Brights Grove Beach, May 2015. BlackburnNews.com photo by Sue Storr. Two years ago, when Lake Huron water levels were at their lowest ever, some suggested a barrier be placed in the St. Clair River between the shoreline and Stag Island.
Now, water levels are 15 in above last year, resulting in dwindling beaches at Bright's Grove and Ipperwash.
The Centre for Coastal Conservation says if we get the same amount of rain as we did last summer, we'll hit water levels similar to those in 1997, when significant erosion occurred.
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.
