Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)Police are reporting good results from a RIDE program in Chatham.
Officers stopped 75 motorists during last night's spot check on Lacroix St.
Three tickets were issued, however no one was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.
Police also conducted radar enforcement across Chatham-Kent yesterday, issuing 15 tickets for speeding.
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.
