The Town of Petrolia is pleased to announce that
longtime employee, Julie Bullock, has accepted the position as the new Director
of Parks, Recreation and Facilities following an internal process.
Ms. Bullock brings over 17 years of experience with
the municipality, including her role as an integral part of the Oil Heritage
District Community Centre wellness management team, education in Fitness and
Health Promotion, and a proven record of leadership in payroll and financial
reporting. Ms. Bullock is dedicated to the community and is passionate about community
development and enrichment and has a strong background in leading and
motivating teams and cross-functional collaboration. Ms. Bullock said, “…I am
looking forward to continuing to foster the sense of community that Petrolia is
known for, and to oversee the major projects and exciting new facilities that
will continue to strengthen Petrolia and create an even more family-friendly
hub for recreation.”
Rick Charlebois, Chief Administrative
Officer/Treasurer said, “Julie brings a unique blend of experience to the
Senior Management Team and has a clear understanding of the pivotal role that
recreation programming and activities play in fostering healthy and connected
communities. We are pleased to welcome her to this position.”
This change comes following the retirement of long-time
dedicated employee Dave Menzies, that retired early fall of this year.
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Town of Petrolia Development Charges Study and By-law
Notice of Public Meeting
The Town of Petrolia is holding a public meeting to discuss implementing a Development Charges By-law. Development charges are fees on new developments that fund growth-related costs to the Township, as governed by the Development Charges Act, 1997. This By-law will set out the new development charge rates. A virtual and in-person public meeting will be held via Zoom on:
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM
In person at Victoria Hall, Council Chambers, 411 Greenfield Street, Petrolia
Those interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register by emailing lcourtney@bmross.net. The Draft Background Report is available for review at https://town.petrolia.on.ca. Copies of the proposed By-law will be available 2 weeks ahead of the meeting. Representatives of B. M. Ross and Associates Limited will be at the meeting to present details of the Draft Background Report and answer questions.
Petrolia Announces 150th
Celebrations List of Activities
Petrolia, ON – “A party 150 years
in the making.” Petrolia is pleased to bring the community together
for a series of celebrations and events and activities to highlight the
Sesquicentennial milestone in the oil town.
2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the
incorporation of Petrolia as a town and commemorates By-Law number one – the
By-Law to formally create the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department.
A committee of volunteers from the community,
service clubs and town staff have been working on the events and ideas since
2018, and despite a slowdown of in-person meetings in 2020 and 2021, the
Petrolia 150 Committee has been able to focus on their mandate and set goals
and choose projects that are both inclusive and affordable for the town to
celebrate together.
Chairperson Denise Thibeault said, “We have an
awesome team. This committee has met regularly and moved each of these planned
events forward each month since 2018. As a committee, we are fortunate to have
so many passionate and dedicated representatives from a variety of groups,
clubs and community members dedicating their time to celebrate Petrolia.”
Petrolia will launch their year of celebration on
January 1, 2024; and will wrap the activities on January 1, 2025.
Petrolia 150 Events by Month
JANUARY
Monday – 1
11:00 a.m. – Petrolia 150 Flag Raising at Victoria
Hall
Monday – 1
Petrolia 150 Opening Gala at Victoria Hall 7:30
p.m.
All are invited to purchase a ticket for this
commemorative kick-off event that will feature a special performance and
reception.
Tickets for this event are $50, and go on sale on
Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Box Office in person,
online at www.thevpp.ca or by telephone (519)882-1221 or 1(800)717-7694.
Sunday
– 7
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Thursday,
11, 18 & 25
The
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation invites you to free movie nights at Victoria Hall.
These weekly movies are free and fun for the
entire family. No need to pre-register, just plan to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movies will
start at 7:00 p.m. Titles: TBA soon
Sunday
– 28
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
FEBRUARY
Thursday
– 1 — Monday – 19
Annual
Snow Sculpture Contest – theme for 2024 – “Petrolia!”
Thursday,
1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
The
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation invites you to free movie nights at
Victoria Hall.
These weekly movies are free and fun for the
entire family. No need to pre-register, just plan to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movies will
start at 7:00 p.m. Titles: TBA soon
Sunday
– 4
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Friday
16, Saturday 17, Sunday 18, Monday 19
Town of Petrolia Family Fun Days
Saturday
– 17
Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee Open House at
Victoria Hall – theme “Petrolia”. Times TBA soon.
Sunday
– 25
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
MARCH
Sunday – 3
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA This monthly birthday party will last all year. Families are invited for a free swim and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time:
TBA soon
APRIL
Sunday – 7
Order of the Eastern Star hosts a Victorian High
Tea at Albany Retirement Village.
Sunday – 7
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Sunday – 28
Order of the Eastern Star hosts a Victorian High
Tea at Lambton Meadowview
MAY
Sunday – 5
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Saturday – 11
Band Shell Ribbon Cutting and celebration in
Victoria Park. All are welcome. 11:00 a.m.
– noon.
Saturday – 18
Petrolia Kiwanis Splash Pad Grand Opening – more details
coming soon.
Saturday – 25
Petrolia Farmers’ Market Grand Opening
Sunday – 26
Order of the Eastern Star hosts a Victorian High
Tea at Fiddick’s Nursing Home.
JUNE
Saturday – 1
Pizzafest – Victoria Park
Sunday – 2
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Friday 7 – Saturday 8
NEW DATE! Petrolia Townwide Garage Sales
Saturday – 8
Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department BBQ
Friday 14 through Sunday 16
The Provincial Town Criers Competition and Youth
Town Criers Competition will take place in Petrolia. A full schedule of events will be shared
later.
Saturday 15
Petrolia and North Enniskillen Open House in
celebration of 150 years as a department. More information is coming soon.
Saturday 15 – Sunday 16
Petrolia and Enniskillen Agricultural Society
welcomes a special event to Greenwood Park.
Featuring two shows and much more.
Details coming soon.
Saturday 22
Petrolia will dedicate the Indigenous Friendship
Garden at the band shell in Victoria Park.
All are welcome, the event and dedication will take place at 11:00
a.m.
JULY
Monday – 1
Canada Day in Petrolia
Monday 1 – July 13
Petrolia Business Association “Art Crawl” Downtown
Sunday – 7
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a
free swim and cupcakes as we
celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Friday 12 and Saturday 13
Art in the Park, Petrolia in Victoria Park
Saturday – 13
Barn Dance at Petrolia Farmers’ Market
Friday 19 – Saturday 20
Petrolia and North Enniskillen Firefighter Days
This fun and friendly challenge will be fun to
watch and will welcome firefighters from the area to celebrate with the
department. More details will be available soon!
Saturday – 20
Petrolia Community Theatre and Petrolia United
Church present a Victorian Wedding.
More details will be available soon.
AUGUST
Sunday – 4
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Thursday 15, Friday 16, Saturday
17
Petrolia will welcome the “Hard Oil Music
Festival” to Greenwood Park. This three-day music festival will bring big
names to Petrolia for a party Petrolia has not seen before. Tickets go on
sale in December to Petrolia residents and this is an event you will not want
to miss!
Saturday – 17
Petrolia will host a Petrolia 150 Parade and will
mark the celebrations with green and white so far as the eye can see. During the Parade, the RCAF Snowbirds will
fly over the town to mark the occasion. Downtown Petrolia at 2:00 p.m. then
attendees are invited to Petrolia Discovery to keep the celebration going.
Sunday – 18
Starting at 10:00 a.m. at Greenwood Park the
community will host a nonsectarian church service for all members of the
community. Following the church service, we will hand the day over to the
kids for a “Hard Oil Kids Day”.
Sunday – 18
Starting at 11:00 a.m. the gates at Greenwood Park
will open for a “Hard Oil Kids Day” with a concert, free giveaways, bouncy
houses, and much more! This “kids
only” event will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. More information will
be shared soon.
SEPTEMBER
Sunday – 1
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Saturday – 14
Petrolia Harvestfest
Sunday – 29
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
OCTOBER
Sunday – 6
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Friday – 25 and Saturday – 26
IODE Hauntings and Historical Tour – Celebrating
75 years of IODE
Sunday – 27
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
NOVEMBER
Sunday – 3
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Sunday – 24
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
DECEMBER
Sunday – 1
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Friday – 6
Christmas in the Park, Victoria Park
Saturday – 7
Petrolia Farmers’ Market Annual Christmas Market
Saturday -7
Annual Santa Claus Parade with a “Celebrating
Petrolia” theme. This takes place
downtown at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday – 7
LC Optimist Santa at the YMCA
Sunday – 15
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Tuesday – 31
A closing party that Petrolia won’t soon
forget! Bring your family to Greenwood
Recreation Centre for free skating and fun and games, and of course one more
birthday cake! A DJ will be there to
spin your favourite tunes, and then at 8:00 p.m. the party moves outdoors for
a fireworks display!
JANUARY 2025
Wednesday – 1, 2025
Flag lowering at Victoria Hall, with community
blessings.
In addition to the events listed above, there are
several other activities and opportunities to participate in throughout the
year. Students of Petrolia and area
schools should be on the lookout for an activity book created by youth member
Telsie Jackson, apparel is for sale and pre-order at www.petrolia150.com, the Committee is selling historic commemorative coin sets, lawn signs,
flags and more to help you celebrate.
There is a Petrolia 150 Mosaic Mural Project that will be announced in
detail soon also.
Those celebrating a special milestone birthday or
anniversary are encouraged to let the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall know all
about it so that a special commemorative certificate can be issued. A special edition newspaper, activity guide
and calendar will be distributed to all residents to help save the dates. The calendar will be mailed in November of
2023 so that residents will have it available as we look to the new year.
Our downtown businesses will display historical
graphics and information about their storefronts and host special shopping
events throughout the year. Black Gold is even offering special beer labels to
help us celebrate!
To stay up to date and track any changes to
scheduling or events, please connect with us online at:
Petrolia will be home to a year full of celebrations
and reminders about what makes Petrolia a special place to live and do
business. On behalf of the committee, we encourage you all to “save the dates!”.
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