YQG Windsor International Airport, December 17 2015 (Photo by Maureen Revait)The first large group of Syrian refugees are expected to land in Windsor this week.
A representative from the City of Windsor says they are expecting around 41 today and another 46 tomorrow to arrive through Windsor International Airport.
All will be greeted by the Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex to help them settle into the community.
Anyone wanting to help with donations or services is encouraged to call 311.
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.
