A crash at the intersection of Lacroix St. and Grand Ave. in Chatham, Feb. 10, 2015. (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)Chatham-Kent police are strictly enforcing traffic laws as part of Canada Road Safety Week.
Constable Mike Pearce says they're targeting all types of offences. "Things like speeding, cell phone use, disobey stop signs and lights, things of that nature. We really want to reduce collisions in our community."
In the last five years, there have been 45 motor vehicle-related deaths in Chatham-Kent.
Canada Road Safety Week runs until Victoria Day.
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.
