Colin Gowdy

Colin joined the Blackburn news team in September of 2017. He grew up in London, went to Catholic Central Secondary and graduated from Fanshawe's journalism-broadcast program in spring of 2017.

Bothwell teen charged with impaired following rollover

A 17-year-old Bothwell native is facing impaired driving charges following a vehicle rollover near Reeces Corners Sunday morning.

Lambton MOH encouraged by latest COVID numbers

Lambton Public Health reported no new cases of COVID-19, for the fifth day in a row Tuesday.

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OPP nab a pair of alleged impaired drivers

OPP say a Plympton-Wyoming man was charged with impaired driving shortly after he avoided a police R.I.D.E. checkpoint early Sunday.

Lambton’s bear gets berry-inspired name

The Lambton Heritage Museum has announced the winning name of its “Name the Bear” contest.

Sarnia rocker inducted into songwriters hall of fame

Kim Mitchell, 69, was officially inducted into the hall Wednesday morning, nearly a-year-and-a-half after it was announced he would be a 2020 inductee.

E-bike stolen on Queen Street

Sarnia police are investigating the early morning theft of an e-bike near the city’s downtown.

Provincial funding to boost nursing enrollment at Lambton College

Up to 65 nurses will be added to the health care system in Sarnia thanks to some provincial funding earmarked for nursing programs at Lambton College.

Short-term rental zoning bylaw headed to a hearing

Sarnia council believes there should be a public process when it comes to establishing short-term rentals in the city.

Alleged impaired driver stopped with kids in car

A Wallaceburg woman is facing impaired driving charges after travelling the wrong direction down a one-way street with two children in the vehicle.

Sarnia Police Headquarters on Christina Street. 23 January 2020. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Colin Gowdy)

Slow, erratic driver charged with impaired

A 30-year-old Camlachie man faces impaired driving and drug possession charges after allegedly driving all over the road at speeds much lower than the posted limit.