Exeter's South Huron District High School Senior and Junior Bands had success at the Musicfest Nationals in Toronto.
Over 10,000 students from across the country were invited to perform May 14, including 127 South Huron students.
The Junior band earned bronze for their performance.
The Senior Band put on their best performance of the year, and earned B400 National Gold.
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.
