BlackburnNews.com file photoSarnia police have been busy as motorists continue to disregard school bus safety.
Officers have received several calls of vehicles passing stopped school buses, picking up and dropping off students.
Constable Les Jones says one call, is one too many.
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The penalty for failing to stop for a school bus with its stop arm activated and lights flashing is a $490 fine and six demerit points for a first offence.
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.
