(BlackburnNews.com file photo)New building construction starts in Owen Sound are ahead of last year.
So far this year, 263 building permits have been issued worth over $13-million.
That compares to 254 construction projects that got underway in the first 11 months of last year, worth about $11.5-million.
So far this year, nine new homes were started. That's down from 23 by this time last year.
November's 15 new building permits are worth almost $287,000.
In November 2013, the 16 permits issued were worth $1.1-million.
A Ridgetown man has been charged with impaired driving following a crash on Highway 401 just east of London.
Chatham-Kent fire crews have responded to another encampment fire in Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent (CK) Chamber of Commerce has handed out the 2026 Business Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and leaders.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.
