Photo courtesy of OPP West Region via X (formerly Twitter). Some sailors found themselves stranded on Lake Huron Wednesday.
Lambton OPP responded to a sailboat's distress call after it lost engine power.
In a social media post, OPP said with gusty winds, and a large freighter approaching, it was quickly becoming a dangerous situation.
The Marine Unit was able to pull the stranded vessel to safety.
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.
