A home under construction in Sarnia (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Construction activity slowed down last month in Sarnia.
A total of 38 permits were issued at city hall in April, with a dollar volume of just over $4.54 million.
That's down from 51 permits issued in March worth over $17.3 million.
Six permits were issued for swimming pools last month.
The monthly statistics also include a $980,000 permit for a home on London Line.
Three permits were issued for a single-family dwelling in April, bringing the year-to-date total for new homes to six.
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.
