Windsor riverfront. (Photo by Jason Viau)A heat warning continues for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, but not for much longer.
The wave of extreme heat began Saturday with temperatures at or above of 30 C (86 F). Factoring in the humidity it felt like 40 C (104 F) and warmer at times.
As of Wednesday, Environment Canada says we can expect a cold front to move in, putting an end to the hot and humid weather.
Tonight and tomorrow night temperatures will drop to around 20 C (68 F).
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.
