Lambton College reveals detailed architect plans for its Nova Chemicals Health & Research Centre and the Athletics & Fitness Complex. January 8, 2016 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)Lambton College reveals detailed architect plans for its Nova Chemicals Health & Research Centre and the Athletics & Fitness Complex. January 8, 2016 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)
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College Expansion Boosts 2016 Construction Values

Lambton College expansion gave Sarnia's building permit totals a big year-end boost.

A $30-million permit was issued for construction of the NOVA Chemicals Health & Research Centre and Athletics and Fitness Complex.

The permit brought the year-end construction value to $103.4-million compared to $73.5-million in 2015.

There were ten permits in December for single family homes for a 2016 total of 147, up from 124 in 2015.

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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.