Thompsons Limited has raised just over 8 thousand dollars for the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Big Bike Ride.
A team of Thompsons staff took part in last Friday's Big Bike Ride in Blenheim.
Company President Dawn Betancourt says she's really proud of Thompsons staff for stepping up to raise money for the worthwhile charity.
The money came from a number of fundraising projects and the efforts of the individual staff riders, with all the contributions matched by Thompsons.
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.
