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Building activity in Sarnia remains depressed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
City hall issued 36 permits worth just over $3 million in May compared to 81 worth $8.2 million during the same month last year.
Through the first five months of 2020, the year-to-date total of $18.1 million is more than $10 million off the 2019 pace.
The largest permit issued last month was for $910,000 for a building at 757 Phillip St. W.
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.
