(BlackburnNews.com photo)Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has provided first quarter payments to two local municipalities this month.
Central Huron received just over $178,000 for hosting Gateway Casinos Clinton.
Since the gaming site opened in August 2000, Central Huron has received nearly $14 million.
Additionally, Hanover received just over $340,000 for hosting Playtime Casino Hanover.
Since the gaming site opened in February 2001, Hanover has received over $23 million.
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.
