File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / shotmakerPoor road conditions have prompted school bus officials to cancel the service across Chatham-Kent for the full day Thursday.
All schools will still be open for the day.
Blowing snow is causing drifting across area roadways and is also causing some visibility issues.
Police across the region are urging drivers to slow down and to take extra caution on the roads.
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.
