A display of maple syrup products (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce)One of the first deals to be announced from the provincial Agri-Food Trade Mission to China involves maple syrup.
Two Chinese companies have committed to buying 2 million dollars worth of Ontario maple products over the next two years.
Last year, Ontario's total global exports of maple products had a total value of 1 point 9 million dollars.
Agriculture Minister Jeff Leal says this deal will open new doors for the sector, building up new markets for Ontario maple syrup and maple products.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
