A home under construction in Sarnia (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Construction activity in Sarnia through the first quarter of 2016 has surged ahead of last year's pace. City hall issued 56 building permits in March with a total dollar value of about $7.7-million. The year-to-date total is nearly $14.6-million compared to $8.6-million at this time in 2015. There were 18 permits for single family homes in March for a three month total of 36, more than double the 16 issued last year.
A new sculpture has been unveiled at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Wallaceburg site.
Andrew Baker led the way for the Chatham Maroons, picking up eight points in the first two games of the season.
According to the municipality, this would be the largest single investment in Chatham-Kent's history.
For the first time since July 2024, the rising cost of groceries in Canada did not outpace headline inflation.
Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) is thanking everyone involved in raising just over $31,000 to help local animals in need.
Allegations of a shooting threat in Chatham has resulted in a man being charged.
