(Blackburn News file photo)(Blackburn News file photo)
Midwestern

Renovations spike in Wellington North

Wellington North is reporting a busy building year despite Covid 19

Chief Building Official Darren Jones says he is is seeing a real spike in home renovations such as decks and pools. He said the number of new homes is down a bit.

To the end of July, 139 permits were issued worth almost $23-million.

The ten-year average for that same period is 141 permits worth $18.5-million.

Read More Local Stories

Upgrades completed at the blue rink at Clearwater Arena. October 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the City of Sarnia)

Scoreboard, Nov 15

The Leafs wrapped up a historic, winless 0–6–0 homestand with a 1–0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.