BlackburnNews.com file photo This is Rail Safety Week in Canada.
Constable Randy Patterson with C.N. Police says one objective is to raise awareness about the dangers of trespassing on rail property.
He says they're trying to cut down on the number of fatalities involving railway crossings.
Last year 36 people died while trespassing on rail yards while 21 fatalities were recorded at crossings.
CN Police Officers issue 270 tickets every three months locally, mostly for crossing violations and trespassing.
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.
