The Essex 73's host the Exeter Hawks on March 17, 2015. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The Essex 73's are Schmalz Cup Champions.
In a series that went the distance, Essex squeaked out a 1-0 win over the Port Hope Panthers in Game 7 Friday.
Forward Jordan Ryan had the lone goal in the game.
This is Essex's seventh Schmalz Cup championship.
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.
