This afternoon, local partners with the Windsor Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) met urgently to respond to a recent rise in opioid overdoses in Windsor and Essex County. Similar increases have been seen in similar communities across the province and in nearby communities like Chatham.
Students in Grades 6 to 12 are invited to learn how digital technology affects their well-being and how to use screens and technology in a balanced way.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County
Alcohol use is common in our society. Many people see it as a way to relax or connect with friends, or a common feature of social events. But we know that alcohol can harm our health and lead to serious problems like cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and addiction.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is encouraged by strong immunization compliance across the region, with over 93.1% of students in Windsor and Essex County currently meeting Ontario’s school immunization requirements under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 (ISPA).
Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is extending the Cold Warning for Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Cold Warning for Friday, January 23, 2026.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is reminding residents to use caution when consuming, purchasing, and storing cannabis edibles.
Windsor Essex County (WEC) continues to experience significantly high influenza (flu) activity following the holidays.