- Road Closure Short-term location – Road Closed – No Emergency Access Valentina Street at Edward Street to Joe Street
- Update Time: 2026-03-09 08:50
- Start Time: 2026-03-10 07:00
- End Time: 2026-03-12 19:00
- Description: Due to a Sanitary Sewer installation 1) Edward Street between Ignatiefna & Valentina Streets and 2) Valentina Street South from “Valentina Estates” to Joe Street will be closed for a complete two (2) day duration with NO ACCESS, including any emergency vehicles. **The road will not be re-opening to traffic at night**
PETROLIA MAYOR CELEBRATES VOLUNTEERISM FOR 2025
Petrolia, ON- Mayor R. Brad Loosley was pleased to honour all Town volunteers tonight at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. More than one hundred and twenty volunteers were present to celebrate their accomplishments in 2025. This annual event celebrates volunteers from the previous year with dinner and awards.
Service Club members, Town Committees, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia volunteers, and many other groups were recognized at the event. The evening culminated with Mayor Loosley awarding the Volunteer of the Year Awards to four individuals. Listed below are the recipients with a few high-level accomplishments, where their efforts have made a lasting impact.
Town of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2025 – Community Partner – Debra Walker (will be presented at Petrolia Council on March 23, 2026)
- Royal Canadian Legion Br. 216
- Community Refrigerator
- CEE Hospital Auxiliary
- IODE
- Signature Community Events
- Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
Town of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2025 – Community Service – Joy Smith
- CEE Hospital Auxiliary
- Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
- Signature Community Events
Town of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2025 – Culture & Recreation – Pam Bradshaw
- Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
- Signature Community Events
- The Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation
- The Order of the Eastern Star
Town of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2025 – Youth – Tatiana Brophy
- Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
- Signature Community Events
- SORT (Special Operations Response Team)
Mayor R. Brad Loosley couldn’t thank each volunteer enough and stated, “It is an honour to recognize the volunteers for the Town of Petrolia each year. We are very fortunate to have so many people that are very giving of their time and expertise to make Petrolia a connected, inclusive and engaged community.”
Each of the honouree’s was awarded a framed certificate from the mayor, and a bouquet of flowers.
2026 Green Leader Program
Exciting news for Petrolia residents, businesses, and organizations!
The Green Leader Program, a collaboration between WM Canada and the Town of Petrolia, is back to support local environmental projects and community initiatives. This partnership is all about working together to create a cleaner, more sustainable future right here in Petrolia.
The program offers grants to fund projects that focus on:
- Environmental Conservation: Efforts that help protect natural resources and preserve and/or enhance renewable resources.
- Environmental Education: Initiatives that make our community a cleaner, better place to live and learn.
- Community Vitality: Projects that improve the safety and sustainability of our neighbourhoods, making them better for everyone.
In 2025, we saw some amazing projects come to life, including trail expansions, LED lighting upgrades and hedgerows. These were just a few examples of what this funding can support.
Now, it’s your turn. You can apply for up to $15,000 in funding to bring your idea to life. This is a one-time, non-repayable grant. Whether you’re a business, organization, or institution working in or benefiting Petrolia, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Applications are reviewed by a committee, and the successful projects will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2026.
Have questions? Reach out to us at:
Let’s continue to make Petrolia a leader in sustainability—together!
The application can be found here: https://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WM-Grant-Application.pdf
Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department Receives Donation from Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign
The Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department is proud to be one of the local charities that partnered with Tim Horton’s Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign.
Through cookies sold between November 17 and 24, 2025 at Petrolia Tim Horton’s $4,969.00 will go to the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department for the purchase of fire safety equipment, and $4,969.00 will go to support youth to attend Tim Horton’s Foundation Camps.
“We’re so grateful for the support of the community.” Said, Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department Chief Rick Cousins. “…I’d like to thank Ryleah Duncan for taking the lead on this fundraiser, our volunteers for their dedication and skilled decorating, and Tim Horton’s for this amazing opportunity.”
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Photo L-R – Tim Hortons Staff Jacqueline Hines, Manager Melissa Lussier, Tim Hortons Staff and SORT member Ryleah Duncan, Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Chief/Director of Public Safety Rick Cousins (absent Store owner Sarah Best)
Enbridge Gas Ontario teams up with Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Department to Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths through Safe Community Project Zero
Petrolia, ON, December 1, 2025 – Today, Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Department announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Department received 114 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero–a public education campaign that will provide more than 14,200 alarms to residents in 75 communities across Ontario.
This year, Enbridge Gas invested $450,000 in Safe Community Project Zero, and over the past 17 years, the program has provided more than 115,000 alarms to Ontario fire departments.
When properly installed and maintained, combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms help provide the early warning to safely escape from a house fire or carbon monoxide exposure. Carbon monoxide is a toxic, odourless gas that is a by-product of incomplete combustion of many types of common fuels.
“Carbon monoxide alarms play a vital role as a second line of defence against this invisible threat, often called ‘the silent killerʼ,” says Suzanne Shea, Manager, Municipal & Stakeholder Engagement, Enbridge Gas. “Proper maintenance of fuel-burning appliances is the most effective way to prevent carbon monoxide exposure. We’re proud to support our communities by raising awareness and helping Ontarians take simple, proactive steps to stay safe in their homes.”
“Each day, fire departments focus their efforts on educating the public about the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their home. The objective of Safe Community Project Zero, is to deliver these alarms to areas where they are needed most, says Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chair of the FMPFSC. “It is a program that not only helps fire departments raise awareness about the legal requirement to have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed in all Ontario homes but also reinforces the critical role they play in saving lives.”
“Smoke and CO alarms are the first line of defense in fire escape planning,” says Fire Chief Rick Cousins. “Properly installed and maintained, they play a vital role in reducing fire related deaths, injuries and property damage.”
“Programs like Safe Community Project Zero are making a real difference for families here in Petrolia and across Ontario. By providing life-saving alarms, Enbridge Gas, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Department are helping prevent tragedies before they happen. This is about keeping people safe where it matters most, right at home, and I’m proud to see these initiatives making an impact in our community,” says Bob Bailey, MPP for Sarnia–Lambton.
About the Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Department
The Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Department has 30 dedicated volunteer firefighters and 12 active Support Operations Response Team members.
About the FMPFSC
The FMPFSC was established in 1993 with a mission to help create “a world where no one is hurt by fire.” Chaired by the Ontario Fire Marshal, the FMPFSC promotes fire prevention and public education through sponsorships and partnerships with various groups and individuals with an interest in public safety. Follow the FMPFSC on X @FMPFSC.
About Enbridge Gas Ontario Enbridge Gas Ontario is Canada’s largest natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario. With more than 175 years of service, it delivers safe, affordable, reliable energy to over 4 million customers. It is investing in innovations that modernize how energy is produced, delivered and used to support a lower emission future. The storage and transmission business offers a variety of storage and transportation services to customers at the Dawn Hub, Canada’s largest integrated underground storage facility and one of the largest in North America. Enbridge Gas is owned by Enbridge Inc. (ENB), a North American-based leader in energy transportation and distribution. Visit enbridgegas.com to learn more.
L-R Jamie Kovacs, Executive Director – Fire Safety Council; Suzanne Shea – Manager, Municipal and Stakeholder Affairs; Mayor R. Brad Loosley – Town of Petrolia; Fire Chief for Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire, Director of Public Safety – Rick Cousins; Darlene Babula – Executive Administrative Assistant for Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire; Rick Charlebois, Town of Petrolia Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer; Jayla Saunders, Town of Petrolia Financial Analyst.
Eats, Beats & Boutiques – Coming to Downtown Petrolia on June 6, 2026
Petrolia – Petrolia is launching a brand-new event in 2026!
Join us in downtown Petrolia on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for Eats, Beats & Boutiques, an event designed to showcase the best of our local community. From 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., visitors can explore an expanded selection of shops, street performances, unique vendors, enjoy diverse dining options, and experience live entertainment throughout the downtown core.
“Expect the unexpected, …” Said Julie Bullock, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities “…We’ve invited all kinds of unique vendors, we’ve encouraged our merchants to take their shops out to the streets, and we’ve booked unique entertainment and much more!”
The event will feature a licensed drink area, an engaging Kids Zone with activities for families, and a range of vendors and attractions that highlight the creativity and vibrancy of Petrolia’s small businesses. Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy shopping, food, music, and fun in the heart of downtown.
Those looking for vendor applications, can apply by visiting https://visitpetrolia.ca/eats-beats-and-boutiques/ and artists interested in performing can contact staff at lellsworth@petrolia.ca
Admission is free, and open to all ages. Free shuttles will be available with thanks to the generosity of Langs Bus Lines. Visit www.visitpetrolia.ca for more information.
Please be advised that the Town of Petrolia is aware of a methane flare that is visible at the former Petrolia Landfill site located at site 4052 Oil Heritage Road, Petrolia.
This poses no risk to residents, and although it may appear that the flame is close to the ground and a potential hazard, it is, in fact, placed a safe distance from the ground.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Waste Management at 519-882-4288.
Petrolia, ON – The Town of Petrolia, in partnership with the Township of Enniskillen are proud to confirm the receipt of both a Federal contribution in the amount of $1,347,802 from the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) Program and funding of more than $2 million dollars from the Government of Ontario through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (MHIP-HEWSF).
The CHIF program was designed to increase housing supply and support community growth by investing in the water and solid waste infrastructure needed to deliver essential services.
CHIF aims to accelerate the construction and upgrading of housing-enabling drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure, directly supporting the creation of new homes and increasing densification. This investment is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to address the impacts of the housing crisis on communities of all sizes across Canada.
The Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund under MHIP helps municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate and expand critical drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The program supports the province’s growing population by ensuring communities have the necessary water infrastructure to support the building of new homes.
The Petrolia Line capital project includes replacing the existing 200mm watermain with a 300mm watermain from the east side of Bear Creek to Oil Heritage Road, then south to Oil Heritage Road. The new watermain will extend beyond its current boundary to the future development entrance on Oil Heritage Road. This critical infrastructure upgrade will unlock more than 1,000 new homes, representing a 40% increase in Petrolia’s housing supply.
The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada said, “Through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, our government is helping communities like Petrolia and Enniskillen build the critical infrastructure needed to unlock more housing. Reliable water and wastewater systems are the foundation of sustainable growth, and this investment will support over a thousand new homes for local families. By working together with our provincial and municipal partners, we’re ensuring that communities across Ontario have the tools they need to grow and thrive.”
“Investing in local infrastructure is part of our government’s plan to protect Ontario, strengthen the economy and create more jobs,” said Ontario’s Acting Minister of Infrastructure, Todd McCarthy. “The Watermain Upsizing on Petrolia Line project is part of our government’s $4 billion investment in critical infrastructure that will make new housing possible. For the Town of Petrolia and the Township of Enniskillen, this project will help enable more than 1,000 new homes.”
Deputy Mayor Joel Field said, “I am so pleased to see this project moving forward with the support of the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario. I would like to extend our thanks to MP Marilyn Gladu and MPP Bob Bailey for their continued advocacy, and for their unwavering support for Petrolia. The Council of the Town of Petrolia are strong advocates for working together with developers and our Federal and Provincial partners to build homes in Petrolia.”
Mayor Kevin Marriott added that, “Another excellent opportunity for our communities to work together for the betterment of all. The Council of the Township of Enniskillen are pleased to be a part of this initiative to help build more homes faster and are aligned with the provincial goalposts. We extend our thanks to both MP Marilyn Gladu and MPP Bob Bailey also, as they are both excellent supporters of our Township.”
The upsizing is expected to take 6 weeks and started in mid-September.
