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Municipal Office Closure for Labour Day
Please note that the Petrolia Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observation of Labour Day. Regular house resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Did you know that you can text the Town of Petrolia? Get answers to common questions by sending “Hi” to (289)769-9799! *Service is free to use, and you […]
E-Scooter Information
Did you know that no municipality in the County of Lambton has opted to participate in the E-Scooter Pilot Program? What does this mean for e-scooter users? Check out the age, safety, and other requirements, but please note Petrolia does not permit e-scooters on roads. Electric kick-style scooters (e-scooters) E-scooters An electric kick-scooter (e-scooter) is […]
2026 Petrolia Municipal Election Confirmed, Mayor Acclaimed
Petrolia, ON- On Monday, August 24, 2026, Petrolia Clerk, Mandi Pearson, has confirmed the following for the 2026 Municipal Election, and provided a Notice of Election: Mayor **ACCLAIMED** Field, Joel Councillor – 6 to be Elected Brown, Ethan Clark, Bill Cole, Miranda Hyatt, Chad McDonald, John Alexander Nemcek, Greg Poore, Richard Elliott Ramsay, Nicole Souch, […]
PETROLIA’S HISTORIC VICTORIA HALL TO SEE MAJOR RENOVATIONS, WILL WELCOME TWO NEW ELEVATORS AND SEVERAL WASHROOMS IN TWO PHASES
For the past 27 years, Director of Marketing, Arts and Communications Laurissa Ellsworth has seen first-hand the challenges faced by arts patrons and other facility users. Selling balcony tickets, helping patrons reach the basement washrooms, and accommodating meetings, Council meetings and other events throughout the building have become increasingly challenging each year. During the re-build, […]
Petrolia Councillor Leave Extension Approved
Please be advised that Councillor Ross O’Hara will be on an extended leave of absence from his duties as Municipal Councillor through to the end of the 2022-2026 Council Term. His original leave was approved effective April 13, 2026. During this time, Councillor O’Hara will not be attending council meetings or participating in official municipal […]
2026 Petrolia Fishing Derby Winners
2026 Petrolia Fishing Derby Winners The Fishing Derby was a very popular event for families in Petrolia to spend a couple of hours this morning. Several fish were caught, measured and released at the event sponsored by The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club. There were 70 young anglers between 6 months and 16 years of […]
$42,500 OTF Grant from Ontario Government is a Real Hit in Petrolia!
$42,500 OTF Grant from Ontario Government is a Real Hit in Petrolia! On Saturday, local MPP Bob Bailey joined Town of Petrolia Mayor R. Brad Loosley for a ribbon cutting ceremony for recently installed Baseball equipment at Greenwood Park thanks to a $42,500 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). “I’m extremely […]