(photo submitted by Grey Bruce Health Unit)A mosquito trapped by the Grey-Bruce Health Unit near Meaford has tested positive for West Nile virus.
The Grey Bruce Health Unit will continue trapping mosquitoes on a weekly basis and have them tested at a laboratory. The health unit would like to remind residents not to touch traps if they encounter them.
So far this year, there have been no confirmed cases of West Nile virus in humans in the areas of Grey and Bruce counties.
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.
