(BlackburnNews.com file)A single vehicle crash has landed a Chatham man with an impaired driving charge.
Police say a pick-up truck crashed into a culvert around 9:30pm yesterday on Park Ave. E, just west of Eastlawn Dr., and came to rest in the ditch. Officers say the driver tried to walk away from the scene but was located by police a short distance away.
The 32-year-old failed a breath test at police headquarters and was released with a future court date.
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.
