Housing construction (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Local housing starts were steady in June.
CMHC Market Analyst Amran Wali says work started on 21 single family homes last month, the exact same as June 2016.
Wali says Sarnia has not experienced a record spike in housing starts like neighbouring markets including London, but is still within the ten year average.
He says total starts year to date are up over last year by 8% with 96 starts.
The numbers include Sarnia, St. Clair Township and Point Edward.
Local runners will lace up this weekend in support of cancer research.
Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.
The event was originally planned to commemorate Corunna almost becoming the capital of Canada.
A meet the candidates night is planned on Monday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.
The series will bring both aspiring and established business owners together on Tuesday evenings at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre.
Gates for the three-day fair will open at the Wyoming Fair Grounds on Main Street on Friday, September 18, at 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m.
