A home under construction in Sarnia (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Construction activity in Sarnia through the first quarter of 2016 has surged ahead of last year's pace. City hall issued 56 building permits in March with a total dollar value of about $7.7-million. The year-to-date total is nearly $14.6-million compared to $8.6-million at this time in 2015. There were 18 permits for single family homes in March for a three month total of 36, more than double the 16 issued last year.
A Holmesville youth has pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the death of a young girl.
The light uses green, yellow, and red signals, similar to a traffic light, to indicate current water conditions to beachgoers.
Statistics Canada is beginning in-person follow-ups this week to residents who have not filled out their 2026 Census questionaire.
The funding is designed to help local governments prepare for both opportunities and challenges tied to large-scale development.
The Detroit Tigers snapped a four-game losing skid by holding off Tampa Bay 10-9 on Monday.
Fire Chief Jeff Dentinger says the investment will make a real difference in day-to-day operations.
