Melanie Irwin

Melanie has been a broadcast and multimedia journalist in Sarnia-Lambton since 2005. She grew up on a farm in Mt. Brydges and attended Strathroy District Collegiate Institute and Fanshawe College before settling in Sarnia. She is married to her high school sweetheart and is the proud mother of two boys. Email her at mirwin@blackburnradio.com. Follow her on Twitter: @MIrwinCHOKNews

Plympton-Wyoming managing McEwen Park, waiting for land transfer

The Town of Plympton-Wyoming is managing McEwen Conservation Park and is waiting for the transfer of the land back to the municipality.

Ten nominated for chief of Kettle and Stony Point

Ten people have been nominated as candidates for chief of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.

Drive-In movies being shown in Metro parking lot

The parking lot at Metro on London Road in Sarnia will be transformed into a drive-in movie theatre Friday and Saturday night.

City gathering feedback on sidewalk snow removal

Sarnia has 328 kilometres of sidewalk and currently maintains 168 kilometres.

Bluewater Health Dream Home Lottery still a go, but delayed

Foundation Executive Director Kathy Alexander said they’re dealing with pandemic-related issues.

Ontario hiring nearly 100 more labour inspectors

Labour minister Monte McNaughton says inspectors have always played a critical role in Chemical Valley.

Future of Sarnia’s airport up in the air

City councillors had mixed opinions during a special meeting Monday that considered a report compiled by MDB Insight.

Donations still needed for pandemic-battered Imperial Theatre

Executive Director Brian Austin said one hour after sunset, venues in the live-events industry still impacted, will be illuminated in red to show support for each other.

Petition circulating in support of Lambton Shores transit system

Lambton Shores has proposed a transit service that would connect Grand Bend with Sarnia, Forest, London, Bayfield, Parkhill and Ailsa Craig.

Pandemic impacting Remembrance Day, Sarnia Santa Claus parade

Alternate plans are in the works for fall and winter events in Sarnia including Remembrance Day and the Santa Claus parade.