BlackburnNews.com photoMinto council has decided to put a run-down building in downtown Palmerston up for tax sale.
The building, which formerly housed a bank and the Mac’s store, has been vacant for some time.
Its on the main downtown corner of Palmerston, and Minto council is hoping that the sale will be the start of an effort to rejuvenate that section of the main street.
Minto will accept sealed tenders for the purchase of the building.
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.
