Road Closure
Glenview Road will be closed with Emergency Access Only, from Kerr Street to 1st Avenue, Friday, July 31 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Please follow the Detour Routes.
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Fire Ban Lifted in Petrolia as of July 20, 2026, Outdoor Recreation Resumes
Fire Ban Lifted in Petrolia as of July 20, 2026, Outdoor Recreation Resumes Following the rainfall and change to the air quality, the fire ban has been lifted in Petrolia as of Monday, July 20, 2026. Outdoor recreation facilities have also reopened. The Municipality will continue to monitor air quality conditions and will advise the […]
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 […]
Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers Launch a Community Sign Initiative in Petrolia
Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers Launch a Community Sign Initiative in Petrolia Safe Streets, Strong Communities… Together We Can Stop Crime Sarnia-Lambton Crimestoppers is committed to raise awareness about the power of community involvement in preventing and solving crime. Crime Stoppers programs across the nation empower citizens to take an active role in keeping their neighborhoods safe—anonymously […]
2026 GREEN LEADER PROGRAM Recipient Announcement
In partnership with Waste Management of Canada and the Town of Petrolia April 22, 2026 The Green Leader Program is part of Waste Management and the Town of Petrolia’s ongoing efforts to encourage the development of local community engagement and environmental solutions that build sustainable communities. The program is centered around a grant opportunity that […]