(BlackburnNews.com file photo)The pace of new-home construction in Meaford continued at a healthy rate in 2014.
Meaford's building department issued 20 permits for new homes last year. They had a total value of $6.9 million.
That's up from the 16 permits issued for new homes in 2013, which had a total value of $5.87 million.
Overall, Meaford's building rate was off slightly last year. The total value of permits issued was almost $12.2 million. That's down from a total of $13.8 million in 2013.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
