BlackburnNews.com File PhotoBlackburnNews.com File Photo
Midwestern

Builders Are Busy In Minto

New construction continues strong in Minto.

To the end of April, building permits worth almost $7-million have been issued. That's almost $2-million more than the previous year and $3-million over the ten-year average.

This year’s total includes five single family homes and $1.5-million in agricultural construction.

Read More Local Stories

(left to right) SPS Deputy Chief Michael Van Sickle and Acting Chief Mike Federico. June 25, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

SPS turns off comments

SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.

(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks)

Scoreboard, June 26

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.