A home under construction in Sarnia (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Construction activity in Sarnia through the first quarter of 2016 has surged ahead of last year's pace. City hall issued 56 building permits in March with a total dollar value of about $7.7-million. The year-to-date total is nearly $14.6-million compared to $8.6-million at this time in 2015. There were 18 permits for single family homes in March for a three month total of 36, more than double the 16 issued last year.
Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong Marilyn Gladu says she is focusing on how to move forward in her new role with the Liberal Party of Canada.
Tylor Pretswell went missing the morning of Tuesday, August 4, and was last seen in the area of Devine Street and Indian Road.
In a 6-1 decision on Friday, the Michigan Supreme Court ordered state regulators to reconsider a permit that allowed a planned tunnel to carry the 73-year-old pipeline under part of the Great Lakes to move ahead.
On August 5, businesses across Sarnia-Lambton will compete to create the best lemonade stand, while raising money to support youth mentoring programs.
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Hyder Ali Khan recently joined Bluewater Health's professional staff.
Residents can live there for up to 18 months while they get back on their feet and can move onto a permanent home.
