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Local Construction Activity Picks Up

June was the best month of the year so far for building activity in Sarnia.

68 permits worth over $7-million were issued at city hall.

Halfway through the year, total construction value of about $28-million is still lagging behind last year's pace by about $4-million.

Permits for single family homes are ahead of last year through six months, 59 compared to 54.

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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.