BlackburnNews.com photoNew construction in Owen Sound is higher than the previous year.
The city issued 275 building permits worth over $16 million dollars. 10 of those permits were for new homes.
In 2013, 263 permits were issued, worth $15.8 million dollars.
However, there were 55 new homes started in 2013.
In December, there were 12 new permits issued, worth over $2.9 million.
It might be a record for even Essex County Ontario Provincial Police.
The incident remains under investigation.
Fire Prevention Officer Chris Kreibich confirmed the death of a second person late Tuesday night in the hospital.
Police were called to a home on Oakridge Street around 12:45 p.m. after a man threatened to kill someone else.
Council instructed administration on Tuesday night to prepare a bylaw that would restrict the use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and any motorised vehicle on sidewalks, paths, and multi-use trails.
The Toronto Maple Leafs scored four straight goals in the second period to beat Columbus 6-2 in NHL action Tuesday.
