(BlackburnNews.com file photo by Ricardo Veneza)Full 911 service has restored to Pelee Island, according to Essex County OPP.
Police say contacting 911 through a residential telephone was not working overnight on Thursday. However, calling 911 from a cell phone was still operational.
The OPP is now reporting Bell Canada has resolved the issue and the service is once again completely available.
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.
