2020 was a record breaking year for building permits in Fort Erie.
Town staff say after a drop in permits in 2019, last year saw total permit values equaling nearly $129 million.
The town says 65 permits were issued for new residential housing valuing about $27 million, and the majority of those were issued in the Ridgeway-Thunder Bay area.
Homeless Camps Restricted in St. Catharines
Council passes by-law, keeping them further from schools, parks, residential areas
Sunset Beach Info Session Coming
You can hear the mayor and councillors talk of construction details, as it'll impact this year and next
St. Catharines Adds EVs to its Fleet
The vehicles were not paid for with tax money, and will enable officers to work more from vehicle
Man Arrested on Warrants Dating to 2016
NRP say St. Catharines man found in vehicle with woman, both had drugs and money
Man Wanted for Assaulting Girl
Police say he grabbed a 10-year old's arm at St. Catharines library
PM Carney Holds First Press Conference
He says he'll be visiting with President Donald Trump soon
'Really Bad Drivers in Niagara': Resident
St. Catharines man spoke to Regional council, addressing need for police, crosswalks and speed cameras
Region Addressing 'Confusing Speed Signs'
It's making some changes in Community Safety Zones where speed cameras are