(BlackburnNews.com photo)The Hanover Police Services Board has selected a new chief of police.
Christopher Knoll will fill the roll starting on September 21.
Knoll is a lifelong resident of the area and brings 24 years of police experience to the position, which includes the past five years as inspector with the Hanover Police Service.
Knoll has served as acting chief since the retirement of Chief Tracy David in February.
An official swearing in ceremony will be held at the Hanover Civic Centre on September 21.
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.
