(Photo courtesy © Can Stock Photo Inc. / tupungato)It was 16 years ago on September 3, 1999, that 87 vehicles collided in dense fog near Manning Rd. on Hwy. 401.
Eight people died and 45 others were injured.
Police remind motorists front and rear vehicle lights should be on in dense fog and four-way flashers can be used if travelling below the speed limit.
Drivers are also advised to leave extra distance between vehicles, reduce speed, and ensure vehicles are equipped with good windshield wipers and washer fluid.
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.
