A home under construction in Sarnia (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Construction activity in Sarnia through the first quarter of 2016 has surged ahead of last year's pace. City hall issued 56 building permits in March with a total dollar value of about $7.7-million. The year-to-date total is nearly $14.6-million compared to $8.6-million at this time in 2015. There were 18 permits for single family homes in March for a three month total of 36, more than double the 16 issued last year.
Environment Canada has announced another heat warning for Southwestern Ontario.
A major Canadian home improvement retailer has provided a Windsor-Essex addiction recovery facility with a generous donation.
The Ontario government has provided a boost to some 400 Royal Canadian Legions across the province.
Jude Bellingham scored a dramatic extra-time winner to send England into the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Norway.
Unifor has announced a tentative deal with one of Detroit's "Big Three" automakers.
The Freedom Walk makes its final stops this weekend in Windsor and Amherstburg.
