Softball player. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / WildestDreamsMinto council has reluctantly turned down a request for a toll road by the Palmerston Marlins Squirt softball team.
While all of council expressed the desire to support the team, councilor Mary-Lou Colwell said it would set a precedent that would bring out a lot more such requests from sports teams.
Council also heard that only groups that are charitable organizations are eligible to operate a toll road.
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.
