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June is Stroke Awareness Month, and Brightshores Health System encourages everyone to learn the signs of stroke. With stroke, every minute counts and early recognition can save lives.
“Acting quickly can make all the difference,” said Dr. Bryan Young, neurologist. “By learning the signs, people can get to treatment faster and have a better chance of recovery.”
The signs of stroke can be remembered using the F.A.S.T. acronym:
F – Face: Is it drooping?
A – Arms: Can both arms be...
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region, is launching the 'Stop. Look. Live.' campaign in response to ongoing concerns surrounding fatal and serious collisions at intersections across West Region.
Intersection-related collisions continue to have devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. In both 2024 and 2025, 13 lives were lost each year as a result of failure-to-yield and intersection-related incidents. Additionally, since May 2025 West Region OPP has responded to three separate intersection-related fatal collisions, each claiming five lives.
These are...
