Windsor Police conduct a RIDE program February 16-17, 2018. Photo courtesy of Windsor Police Service/Twitter.Local law enforcement are hoping that all enforcement blitzes end as well as one did on Thursday.
Windsor police teamed up with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Thursday evening for a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program.
Two checkpoints were set up on Matchett Road, as well as on Cabana Road East off Howard Avenue.
Officers checked a total of 480 vehicles, and found no drivers were impaired.
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.
