BlackburnNews.com File PhotoSarnia building permits were up in 2015.
A total of 534 were issued last year with a dollar volume of over $73.5-million.
That's up from 530 permits in 2014 worth just over $72-million.
The city issued 29 building permits in December, including one for an addition at Alliance Fabricating Limited on Chester St. worth $1.5-million.
Permits were issued for 124 single family dwellings in 2015, down slightly from the previous year that saw a total of 129 units.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
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.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
