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Owen Sound New Construction Up

New 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.

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Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.