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

Dog Park Pilot Scrapped

An off-leash dog park will not be established at Clearwater Park.

Busy Agenda For Sarnia Council Today

Sarnia council will reconsider a prior decision to establish an off-leash dog park at Clearwater Park this afternoon.

Arena Name Change Likely

RBC to renew its naming rights but only for one more year.

Overgrown Centennial Park cordoned off after discovery of asbestos and other contaminants. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Jake Jeffrey)

Phase One Centennial Park Remediation Could Cost $2.5-Million

Staff recommends Council accept the low tender submitted by Bre-Ex Construction when it meets Monday.

City Named In Civil Lawsuit

City Council urged to be cautious in discussions about the intersection of Cathcart Blvd. and Murphy Rd.

Alvinston Community Group Recognized

The group has been presented the Warden’s Citizen of the Month Award for September.

Emergency Responders Put To The Test (Gallery)

An elaborate “Sarnia Area Disaster Simulation” was staged in the city’s south end Thursday.

Another Step Forward For Withdrawal Management Facility

An architect has been hired to design Sarnia-Lambton’s 16-bed residential withdrawal management and treatment facility.

Welcome To Petrolia

A new sign is greeting visitors.

New Radar Technology In The Works

NextEra Energy is assisting Environment Canada as it prepares to unveil new radar technology.