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Sarnia construction activity during pandemic showing signs of life

Construction activity has been trending higher in Sarnia the last couple of months but is still lagging behind 2019.

City hall issued 63 permits in July with a total dollar value of $9.4 million, $2 million more than July of last year.

Year-to-date, the numbers are still over $9 million behind the 2019 pace at $35.9 million.

The largest permit issued last month was for $5 million for renovations at Imperial at 602 Christina St. S.

Five permits were issued in July for single family homes for a yearly total of 32, one less than 2019 through seven months.

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New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.