Low-Speed Vehicles
The City of Sarnia is considering permitting low-speed vehicles (LSVs) to operate on city streets and would like public input on the matter.
Electric LSVs have a top speed of 40 km/h and are ideal for shorter trips within an urban area.
blackburnnews.com/sarnia-seeking-feedback-lsvs
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Key Issue
During a nearly hour-long debate at the Imperial Theatre Tuesday evening, Sarnia's mayoral candidates discussed their differing views on the need to grow the city's population. Incumbent Mike Bradley and Councillor Nathan Colquhoun both took part in the discussion.
blackburnnews.com/mayoral-candidates-discussion
Duplex Purchased by County for Rent-Geared-to-Income Units
Adding two more units of rent-geared-to-income housing, Lambton County has purchased a duplex in Sarnia. Located at 244 Devine St., the property will be renovated to include one two-bedroom unit and one one-bedroom unit.
www.theobserver.ca/county-buys-duplex-for-rent-geared-to-income-units
The Upside of a Cooling Market
If you're new to the Canadian real estate market, here's something that may interest you — it's cooling off. National house sales have decreased by 24.7% from this August as compared to last year, so first-time home buyers like yourself might have a better chance now.
www.curiocity.com/canadian-real-estate-market
City of Sarnia Net-Zero Building Strategy
Going forward, all new municipal buildings will have to meet "net-zero" emissions standards, as per the city council's recent decision. This leaves us with the challenge of making corporate structures net-zero by 2050.
