File photo by Alec Ross, BlackburnNews.comThree London schools were placed in lockdown mode Friday after a disturbance nearby.
London police were called to the area of Huron St. and Webster St. around 11:50am. Police aren't releasing many details, but say Montcalm Secondary School, Ecole Sainte-Jeanne-D’Arcand, and St. Anne Catholic School were put into lockdown for a brief period of time. The lockdowns have since been lifted.
Police also say there are no ongoing safety concerns.
Officers are still investigating.
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.
