(CanStockPhoto.com photo)Minto continues to have a record-breaking year for new construction.
To the end of October, $22.7-million in permits were issued, compared to $13.7-million for the same period last year.
The total includes $6.5-million in residential permits and $6.2-million in agricultural permits.
Minto Mayor George Bridge says the new assessment resulting from the construction boom will be a real help to taxpayers.
Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning because smoke from the wildfires in northwestern Ontario are expected to move into the Chatham-Kent and Windsor area later on Wednesday.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
The majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
The U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.
The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.
Chatham-Kent fire crews responded to Park Street, near the Baxter Street intersection, at roughly 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
