WINDSOR, ONT. There were 27 overdose-related emergency department visits last week, seven of which included opioids. The Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) issued a community alert Tuesday evening after the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s surveillance and monitoring system identified an increase in overdoses between March 9 though 15. According to the alert, of the seven opioid related overdoses five included fentanyl. The WECOSS says these numbers are “significantly higher” in comparison to previous years for this week warranting the alert. WECOSS partners include WECHU, Windsor Regional Hospital, Essex Windsor-EMS, Erie Shores Healthcare, and local police services. The alert says the partners are monitoring the increase and are “working to understand more about these reported cases.”
WINDSOR, ONT. Chatham-Kent police have identified the man who was found in the Thames River Monday, police do not believe his death to be suspicious. A post-mortem was conducted in London Tuesday. The man has been identified as 46-year-old Terry Want who was last seen on Oct. 23, 2020 in Chatham. “Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Want,” a news release issued Wednesday said. Police responded to the report of a human body in the river along Grande River Line in Dover Township Monday morning. The body was discovered by a resident who alerted police.
WINDSOR, ONT. Some guests staying at the city’s emergency shelter were able to roll-up their sleeves Wednesday to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Province of Ontario prioritized vaccinations for those experiencing homelessness. City of Windsor staff is assisting the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and Essex-Windsor EMS with vaccinations at the Temporary Emergency Shelter at the Aquatic Centre (TESAC). “It’s difficult to adhere to a ‘stay at home’ order, when you don’t have a home”, Mayor Drew Dilkens said in a news release. “We are grateful that our residents who face additional challenges from COVID-19 are able to access the vaccine.”
WINDSOR, ONT. A warning to all Labrador Retrievers, Frenchies are nipping at your heels. According to the American Kennel Club’s latest rankings on the most popular dog breeds, French Bulldogs are moving in on long-time favourite labs, who have been on the top of the list for 30 straight years. Being number two on the list is a major accomplishment for French Bulldogs. They ranked a distant 82nd 30 years ago. The rest of the top 10 includes German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Bulldogs, Poodles, Beagles, Rottweilers, German Shorthaired Pointers and Dachshunds.
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