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• Systemic inequities are putting women's health and lives at risk: Heart and Stroke report

  A new report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is highlighting 'significant inequities' in women's health care that is disproportionately affecting racialized and Indigenous women, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and those living with low socioeconomic status.

  

• Cold air continues to push through Windsor-Essex

  Temperatures in Windsor-Essex remain below seasonal for this time of year. Environment Canada forecasting highs between -8 C and 1 C into the weekend.

  

• Despite freezing temps, officials say don't trust ice

  With lows below -10C peppered throughout the week, enthusiasts of winter fun may be pulling out their ice fishing gear or sharpening their skates in anticipation of frozen lakes -- but officials say it’s unlikely this cold snap will yield any safe surfaces on local waterways.

  

• WECHU 'encouraged' by wave of developments over SafePoint consumption and treatment site

  After days of controversy over the location of the SafePoint consumption and treatment site in Windsor, a compromise was reached at the 11th hour before debate even took place Monday night.

  

• 'We’re asking for systemic change': Dozens of educators demand inquiry into sports abuse in Canada

  A group of Canadian and global sport educators are calling on the federal government for an immediate independent judicial inquiry into sport abuse across the country.

• Essex County OPP undergo training on 'Lifesaver' device to help locate missing persons

  Many people with autism and dementia tend to wander, the Essex County OPP now has 10 new devices to help find them.

• Windsor banks defrauded $32,000, police seek identity of suspect

  Windsor police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who allegedly defrauded multiple banks out of $32,000.

• U.S. VP Kamala Harris will attend Tyre Nichols' funeral: White House

  U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris plans to attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after he was beaten by Memphis police officers just minutes from his home, the White House said Tuesday.

• Warning over porch pirate targeting LaSalle homes: police

  LaSalle police are asking the public to be on the lookout for porch pirates after reports of two recent thefts.

• Inmates in Ontario jails are dying at a 'dramatically' increasing rate, coroner's report shows

  A new report released by the office of Ontario's Chief Coroner suggests deaths among incarcerated populations have “risen dramatically” in recent years, painting a picture of a criminal justice system that is struggling to deliver on basic human rights.