Opioid file photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / FotoMaximumThere were a high number of opioid overdoses in the community during the first week of February.
The Opioid and Substance Use Notification System identified 11 overdoses amongst Emergency Department visits between February 1 and February 7.
Of the overdoses reported, eight involved fentanyl.
Area hospitals, Essex Windsor-EMS, and police services continue to monitor the increase and are working to find links among the reported cases.
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation is inviting people to attend an open house to see updates on the ongoing redevelopment of the Kincardine Hospital.
Perth County OPP have arrested and charged two people following a recent crime spree.
The municipality has not yet identified a preferred solution.
One person has been charged following an assault in Dundalk.
The Toronto Maple Leafs scored four straight goals in the second period to beat Columbus 6-2 in NHL action Tuesday.
Grey Bruce OPP are searching for a witness that they believe may have information regarding a death investigation in Meaford.
