Only 27 building permits were issued last month at Sarnia City Hall, down from 68 the month before.
The permits totalled just over $2.64 million, bringing the year-to-date total to $39.8 million.
The largest permit last month was for just under $970,000 for the addition of a new single-storey building for a proposed shower facility at Cabot Canada on Tashmoo Avenue.
There was just one permit issued in July for a single-family dwelling, for a year-to-date total of seven.
Chatham-Kent residents are showing a high level of interest in the upcoming election.
Argentina rallied late for a 2-1 win over England Wednesday to advance to the World Cup Final on Sunday against Spain.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning because smoke from the wildfires in northwestern Ontario are expected to move into the Chatham-Kent and Windsor area later on Wednesday.
The majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
The U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.
