BlackburnNews.com photoA Chatham woman faces impaired driving charges after a traffic stop near OPP headquarters.
An OPP officer stopped a car on Park Ave. E. near Maple Leaf Dr. just before 1am. While speaking with the 25-year-old woman, the officer determined she had been consuming alcohol and further tests indicated the driver was over the legal limit.
The woman was charged and 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.
