Hailing from Canada's Victorian Oil Town, Petrolia, Arlene has worked in newsrooms throughout Southern Ontario. Arlene enjoys being part of the 570 News Team and working in a newsroom that is extremely fast paced. She considers herself a current affairs junkie and has been known to have some strong political views.

Outside of the newsroom, Arlene likes to spend as much time as possible with the three men in her life, her husand, son and dog , Sir Monty Snugglepuss. In any free time, Arlene enjoys running and jewelery making.