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Building activity in Sarnia remains depressed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
City hall issued 36 permits worth just over $3 million in May compared to 81 worth $8.2 million during the same month last year.
Through the first five months of 2020, the year-to-date total of $18.1 million is more than $10 million off the 2019 pace.
The largest permit issued last month was for $910,000 for a building at 757 Phillip St. W.
Environment Canada is forecasting severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening that could produce the risk of a tornado.
A 51-year-old Blenheim woman has been arrested and charged with assault following an intimate partner violence incident in Blenheim.
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.
