The waters of Lake Erie are seen along the beach in Erieau on August 24, 2014. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)Chatham-Kent is offering bus trips to Erieau and Mitchell's Bay for the summer.
Starting today, trips from Chatham to the beaches will run every Friday through Monday up until Labour Day.
Buses are available from 9am-8pm, and will also make stops in Grande Point, Pain Court, Charing Cross and Blenheim.
Tickets cost $5 for adults and $4.50 for seniors and students.
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.
