(CanStockPhoto.com photo)Minto continues to have a record-breaking year for new construction.
To the end of October, $22.7-million in permits were issued, compared to $13.7-million for the same period last year.
The total includes $6.5-million in residential permits and $6.2-million in agricultural permits.
Minto Mayor George Bridge says the new assessment resulting from the construction boom will be a real help to taxpayers.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
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.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
