(CanStockPhoto.com photo)Sarnia's building permits are lagging well behind the pace set in 2017.
City hall issued 43 permits in May with a dollar value of $4.3-million.
The year-to-date total is almost ten million dollars behind last year at $27.8-million, but 2017 did see some large permits for the ongoing Lambton College expansion.
There were nine single-family housing starts in May for a year-to-date total of 39, down from 49 through the first five months of 2017.
On this week's episode of Beyond the Headlines, Josh Boyce talks with Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Sarnia Fire Rescue is reminding residents to be aware of bylaws if they plan to set off fireworks over the long weekend.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley says local residents, including himself, are growing increasingly frustrated by high gas prices locally.
The City of Sarnia is opening up its compost site for the long weekend to give local gardeners a jump start on their growing seasons.
McDonald's Owner/Operator Colleen Buckley has extended a heartfelt thanks to volunteers who helped accomplished the goal.
