BlackburnNews.com file photo.The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has cancelled a controlled burn, scheduled for Monday near Hanover.
They had planned to burn about two acres of prairie grass at the Allan Park Conservation Area.
But the Authority's Jo-Anne Harbinson says the forecast of wet weather has forced postponement.
The S-V-C-A hopes to proceed with the burn at some point over the next two weeks.
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.
