The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit conducts beach water quality monitoring at nine public beaches at least once a week from June to September. (Photo courtesy of WEC Health Unit)Swimming is not recommended at three local beaches this week.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says Sandpoint Beach, West Belle River Beach, and Mettawas Beach have unacceptable levels of bacteria.
The health unit says the beaches will remain open this week, and while the bacteria levels are not considered unsafe, swimming may pose a risk to public health.
Swimming was not recommended at West Belle River Beach and Seacliff Beach last week.
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.
