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Building Activity Strong In Mount Forest and Minto

A proposed new Mount Forest subdivision will be completely affordable housing.

H. Bye Construction of Mount Forest is proposing a subdivision of 30 townhouses off London Road, just north of Wellington Street.

Mayor Andy Lennox says the new subdivision demonstrates continued growth in Wellington North, and it provides a healthy mix of housing types.

Meanwhile, Minto continues its record-breaking construction activity.

To the end of November, there were 215 permits issued, worth almost $28-million. That compares to the same period last year when 193 permits were issued worth $17-million.

Chief Building Official Terry Kuipers says agricultural and residential permits continue to play a big role in the increase.

He's predicting next year should be much the same.

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The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.