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

Sarnia council to consider arena, pool reopening plans Monday

Sarnia council will consider hiring plans Monday to help the city enter Stage 3 of Ontario’s pandemic reopening.

Mayor Bradley defends $10K Bluewater Power donation for Hadfield party

Sarnia’s mayor says he did not personally benefit in any way from a Bluewater Power donation for Chris Hadfield’s Canada Walk of Fame celebration.

Imperial Theatre hoping ‘Tiny Little Fundraiser’ has big impact (VIDEO)

Closed by COVID the theatre is trying to raise $100,000 in July to support the facility’s future operation.

Fatal Sarnia apartment fire accidental, victim’s identity not released

Sarnia police say a 65-year-old woman died as a result of smoke inhalation in a 7th floor apartment fire early Tuesday.

Man who died tragically in Georgian Bay cottage country remembered

A man who died while vacationing at his family cottage is being remembered in Sarnia.

Village fire department responds to grass fire

Point Edward Fire and Rescue is reminding people to use caution in this dry and hot weather.

County finalizes long-sought lease in major Bayside Mall redevelopment

Lambton County Council has finalized a 20-year lease with Seasons Retirement Communities as part of a major redevelopment of Sarnia’s Bayside Centre.

County endorses Sarnia mayor’s call for guaranteed income pilot

Lambton County Council supported Mike Bradley’s call to re-endorse its willingness to participate in a guaranteed annual income pilot project.

Lambton County rejects mandatory wearing of masks

Lambton County Council rejected a motion to legislate masks Wednesday, opting to encourage use instead.

Two people pulled from river near bridge after boat capsizes

Point Edward firefighters helped rescue two people from the St. Clair River beneath the Blue Water Bridge Tuesday night.