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@blackburnmedia.ca. Follow her on Twitter: @MIrwinCHOKNews

Traffic Study Requested Near Proposed Methadone Clinic

Staff have been asked to study the traffic flow on Vidal St. near Confederation St.

BlackburnNews.com File Photo of Sarnia General Hospital

Sarnia General Hospital Rezoning Tabled

Sarnia council asks for two independent property appraisals, a demolition estimate and final decision on ownership of building.

Former SGH And Methadone Clinic Proposals To Be Discussed

A special meeting of Sarnia City Council this afternoon deals with the planning applications of two proposed developments.

Waiting For Arrival Of Tundra Swans

There have been no signs yet of the majestic tundra swans locally.

Shell’s ‘Eco-Marathon’ Coming To Detroit Next Month

Sarnia-Lambton residents are being encouraged to attend Shell’s Eco-Marathon in Detroit this April.

World Day Of Prayer

The “World Day of Prayer” will be marked in Sarnia, Pt. Edward and Camlachie today.

New Sarnia Diabetes Branch Opens (Gallery)

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Murphy Rd. location Wednesday.

Substance Abuse Workshop Being Held

130 employers have registered to take part in this mornings “Substance Abuse and the Workplace” workshop in Sarnia.

Shoreline Protection Project Continues

Despite bitter cold temperatures, work to improve shoreline protection at the Lambton Area Water Supply System plant continues.

Contingency Plan For Lagoons To Be Implemented

City staff have received permission to implement a contingency plan for hauling wastewater from the Bright’s Grove Lagoons.