Point Edward mayor Larry MackenziePoint Edward Mayor Larry MacKenzie is looking forward to new developments in 2016.
He says the Hampton Inn will add to the village tax base when it opens in the new year on Venetian Boulevard.
Mayor MacKenzie says there are challenges as well.
"Our waste water treatment plant is over 20 years old," he says. "We're looking at quite a bit of maintenance and repairs."
The mayor says one of the other bright spots is the finalization of plans for a waterfront splash pad.
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.
