Former political colleagues, family and friends were at the Mount Forest Legion Friday for the dedication of the Jack Johnson Memorial Highway. (Photo by Campbell Cork)Family, friends and political associates gathered in Mount Forest Friday morning to honour the late MPP Jack Johnson of Mount Forest.
The part of Hwy. 6 now known as the Jack Johnson Memorial Highway runs the entire length of Wellington County which he served in the legislature.
Johnson died in 2009 after sitting as MPP from 1975 to 1990.
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.
