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.
Corn, Soybeans and Wheat finished slightly lower to begin the week.
The issue has affected drainage and brought down several trees, with more still at risk.
A teenager has been charged following a robbery in Harriston.
Canada's inflation rate topped three per cent. It was 3.2 per cent year-over-year in May, an increase from 2.8 per cent the previous month.
The building located next to the County’s Paramedic Services Headquarters will be bought for over $1.35 million
Atkinson's history with the department stretches back more than two decades.
