(BlackburnNews.com file photo)The value of building permits in West Grey has grown steadily over the last three years.
In 2020 there were 299 building permits issued worth $41.4 million. That's up from $39.9 million in 2019 and $30.7 million in 2018.
New home construction led the way in West Grey last year.
The municipality's chief building official, Karl Schipprack, notes contractors faced many challenges because of the pandemic including supply disruptions and enhanced safety guidelines.
In hopes of raising awareness of the help available to sexual violence survivors, a local crisis centre has handed out stickers to over 200 businesses.
Three people are facing charges after separate incidents took place over the long weekend.
Conor Allin is officially running again, this time in Ward 8, which covers people in the southern part of Chatham.
The Toronto Blue Jays snapped the Astros' six-game winning streak with a 3-1 win in Houston Monday night.
The Toronto Blue Jays lost 5-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action on Sunday.
A multi-million dollar Chatham fraud trial begins this week.
