Its just two weeks into the Sarnia Lambton 2014 United Way campaign, and already its almost half way there.
Executive Director Dave Brown says they have raised $860,000 or 45 per cent of the $1.95-million goal.
He says they're hopeful they will hit the 50 per cent mark very soon.
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The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton funds 22 member agencies which provide 35 programs and services to area residents.
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.
