London fire truck. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News.)No one was hurt after a minor chemical spill at Western University late Tuesday night.
The London fire department's hazardous materials team was called about the level two hazmat situation at the university's engineering building around 11:30 p.m.
Crews ran air quality tests to ensure student safety before clearing the area.
The cause of the incident and what type of chemical was spilled has not been released.
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.
