Sarnia's Unifor Union Hall (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Dentinger)The strike by 35 members of Unifor Local 672 continues.
The workers have been off the job for two weeks in a dispute with their employer, S. G. S. Canada.
They're responsible for on and off-loading ships, trucks and rail cars at Imperial Oil and vessels at Suncor.
Unifor National Rep. Glen Sonier says the replacement of full time employees with part-timers is a key issue. The union says that's dangerous in a refinery.
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.
