BlackburnNews.com photoNew construction in Owen Sound is higher than the previous year.
The city issued 275 building permits worth over $16 million dollars. 10 of those permits were for new homes.
In 2013, 263 permits were issued, worth $15.8 million dollars.
However, there were 55 new homes started in 2013.
In December, there were 12 new permits issued, worth over $2.9 million.
Chatham-Kent Council is being asked to approve enhanced incentives to encourage residential redevelopment on contaminated lands, also known as brownfield properties.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for a season-high 412 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32–26 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Serious but non-life-threatening injuries are being reported following a two-vehicle crash near Wallaceburg.
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a tough 3-2 loss to the rival Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is applying for provincial funding to get a couple of recreation projects underway.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) is putting the brakes on a proposal to allow All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) on the CASO Trail in Ridgetown.
