Sarnia Police Dodge SUV (BlackburnNews.com file photo)A Sarnia man is facing impaired driving charges after police say he nearly hit a cruiser just after midnight Saturday.
Police say a Uniform Patrol officer was on Front St when he watched a vehicle turn off of Wellington St and almost collide with his cruiser. The officer stopped the vehicle and determined the male driver had been drinking.
He was arrested after breath samples showed he was over twice the legal limit.
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.
