BlackburnNews.com file photoEnvironment Canada has ended a severe thunderstorm watch for Perth County.
The national weather service says that conditions were favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain.
The severe thunderstorm watch has also ended in most of southwestern Ontario.
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.
