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 crews to fix water main Wednesday night

Traffic is being detoured around a water main break in Sarnia’s north end.

Town hall meeting to help organize for the arrival of more Ukrainians

Family Doctor Cassandra Taylor said anyone interested in hosting families, offering job opportunities or other kinds of assistance is urged to attend.

Tecumseh Park updates underway

Tecumseh Park is getting a refresh that includes removing the fence around the splash pad so it can be used for free.

UPDATE: Largest cruise ship in Great Lakes passes Sarnia on inaugural trip

Despite the rain and thick fog, hundreds of residents gathered along the waterfront in Lambton County to watch the Viking Octantis travel up the St. Clair River.

SUNRIPE Sarnia wins prestigious award

Sarnia’s SUNRIPE store has been recognized on a national level.

Municipal candidate info sessions planned

Two municipal candidate information sessions are being held Monday.

Jackson Pool demo and cleanup underway

A fixture for over 50 years in Germain Park has come crashing down. The old Jackson Pool building has been demolished.

Canoe and kayak race to return for first time since 2017

The Sydenham River Canoe and Kayak Race is set to make a long awaited comeback this Sunday.

Spring show and sale this weekend

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton’s Spring Show and Sale is being held Saturday at Lambton College.

A beekeeper with Alvinston's Munro Honey and Meadery checks on the honeybee hives. Submitted photo.

Alvinston beekeepers still buzzing despite significant colony losses

The owners of Munro Honey and Meadery have vowed to keep the business going, despite losing approximately half of their 2,600 honeybee colonies this spring.