School crossing (© Can Stock Photo / PaladinSoCa)lWindsor police have been busy in and around school zones this week.
During the first two days of school, officers handed out 142 tickets for speeding, distracted driving, disobeying stop signs, suspended or unlicenced drivers, and drivers with no insurance.
Police are reminding drivers to obey all rules of the road, including signals from school buses and crossing guards.
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.
