(© Can Stock Photo / Babar760)  (© Can Stock Photo / Babar760)
Midwestern

Building Activity Strong In Mount Forest and Minto

A proposed new Mount Forest subdivision will be completely affordable housing.

H. Bye Construction of Mount Forest is proposing a subdivision of 30 townhouses off London Road, just north of Wellington Street.

Mayor Andy Lennox says the new subdivision demonstrates continued growth in Wellington North, and it provides a healthy mix of housing types.

Meanwhile, Minto continues its record-breaking construction activity.

To the end of November, there were 215 permits issued, worth almost $28-million. That compares to the same period last year when 193 permits were issued worth $17-million.

Chief Building Official Terry Kuipers says agricultural and residential permits continue to play a big role in the increase.

He's predicting next year should be much the same.

Read More Local Stories

NOVA Chemicals St. Clair River Site in Corunna. Photo by NOVA.

NOVA fined $150K in 2024 spill

NOVA Chemicals Corporation has been fined $150,000 for waiting nearly two hours to report a 2024 spill to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.