BlackburnNews.com photoAgricorp has a new chair.
Murray Porteous is a partner in Lingwood Farms in Norfolk County.
The University of Guelph grad has chaired a number of provincial agricultural groups and organisations, including the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the Ontario Agricultural Commodity Council.
Larry Skinner's term as Agricorp Chair wrapped up in May of this year.
The Listowel-area farmer had served the maximum two, 3 year terms as Chair.
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.
