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.

Mobile vaccine clinic to make stops in Sarnia-Lambton

The province’s COVID vaccination bus is heading to Sarnia, Petrolia and Mooretown.

Cycling safety signs being erected in Sarnia

A joint initiative between the Bluewater International Granfondo (B.I.G.) and the City of Sarnia will see over 100 safety signs erected on common cycling routes.

Data supports immunizing pregnant women, says MOH

Sarnia-Lambton’s top doctor says there’s now a much stronger case for immunizing pregnant women against COVID-19.

Lambton residents encouraged to shop local to combat rising food prices

The president of the Lambton Federation of Agriculture (LFA) is encouraging residents to shop local in an effort to combat rising food prices.

Colour & Craft Festival returns to Grand Bend

Over 70 vendors will be in Grand Bend this weekend for the return of the Lambton Fall Colour and Craft Festival.

Tree planters needed in Sarnia on Saturday

A group of climate activists need some help planting trees in Sarnia’s Rainbow Park.

MOH concerned about looming vaccination mandates in health system

Looming COVID vaccination mandates for Ontario healthcare workers are causing concern for Sarnia-Lambton’s top doctor.

Former Sting, veteran NHLer added to coaching staff

Former Sarnia Sting Michel Haley will be an assistant coach with the club for the 2021-22 season.

Sombra couple wins $700K on scratch ticket

Gary Rankin and Ashley Bird are now $700,000 richer after winning the top prize with Instant Supreme 7.

Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)

2022 police budget higher than target, says chief

Sarnia’s police chief says the service’s proposed 2022 budget is higher than what they were aiming for.