(BlackburnNews.com photo)Like the weather in late January, Sarnia's building activity is cold to start the new year.
City hall issued 20 permits last month with a total value of just under $3 million, compared to $4.1 million in January 2018.
The largest permit of $550,000 was for an addition at Mac-Weld Machining Ltd. at 1324 Lougar Avenue.
Just one permit was issued for a single-family home in Sarnia in January, down from eight in January last year.
Lambton OPP will have an increased presence in Grand Bend as they continue to search for a swimmer that was reported missing on Friday.
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The beach at Pinery Provincial Park was posted as unsafe for swimming heading into the final weekend of August.
Black Gold Brewery in Petrolia is looking to thank the community for its ongoing support while also raising awareness for local charities during its annual block party.
A celebration will take place on Saturday afternoon, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., at Imperial City Brew House.
The matchup between the London Knights and Erie Otters is taking place on Saturday at 4 p.m., and is a fundraiser for upgrades to the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre.
