(BlackburnNews.com file photo by Matt Weverink)The 19th annual Chatham-Kent Mandarin MS Walk has raised approximately $47,000.
About 125 walkers, including 15 teams, took part in yesterday's event along Mud Creek Park in Chatham. The $47,000 raised was just short of the $53,000 goal.
Local fundraising co-ordinator Jackie Putterman says the event is their largest source of revenue all year to support their programs and to purchase and repair equipment.
She says the agency provides services for about 120 clients in the area.
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.
