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Local data shows that vaccination rates among Windsor-Essex County (WEC) students is strong. Early in 2026, the WECHU reviewed student records for compliance with Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).

In the fall of 2025, immunization records of all secondary students in Windsor and Essex County were assessed by the WECHU (20,359 records). Effective March 31, 2026, 99% of all secondary students in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) are up to date with the ISPA requirements.

As of Friday, March 20, 99.7% of all elementary students in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) are up to date with the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requirements.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
Friday, March 13, 2026 |10:00 a.m. | Windsor-Essex County 

In the fall of 2025, immunization records of all elementary students in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) were reviewed (46,163 records). Today, 98.7% of these students are up to date with the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requirements.

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

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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.