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.
Wheat finished higher mid-week.
Two people suffered injuries following a four-vehicle collision along Hwy 21
Parks Canada has extended the closure of the Cyprus Lake Campground in Bruce Peninsula National Park until the end of October following increased black bear activity.
Registration is now open for a new event aimed at empowering local women leaders.
The Town of Hanover has announced the return of its Innovative People ProgramEntrepreneur Business Pitch Competition.
The first part in the four-part speaker series is scheduled for September 20.
