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 77-year-old Wallaceburg man will trek across the province to raise awareness and money for kids battling cancer.
Members of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's administration held an information session where they answered questions and outlined all efforts to stop the project.
Deb Martin, who moved to Chatham back in 2024, is running in Ward 8, hoping to be one of two councillors representing the southern part of Chatham.
Canada's late rally came up just short as they fell 2-1 to Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup Wednesday. The Canadians finish second in Group B to advance to the knockout stage for the very first time.
The speed limit on the remainder of Highway 401 across Chatham-Kent will be increased at the end of August.
CK police have charged a Blenheim man and a Chatham man with assault concerning separate incidents.
