Resident Notice & Advisory
“It’s about to look a lot like Christmas in Petrolia, and I can’t wait! It’s almost time for us to celebrate the season as a community! On behalf of Council, I could not be more grateful to everyone that makes these events so magical!” Said Mayor R. Brad Loosley.
Christmas in the Park will take place in Victoria Park, Petrolia on Friday, December 5, 2025. We are excited to welcome our Service Clubs, as they are all preparing for the famous (and friendly!) chili cookoff! Families are invited to the park for chili and more starting at 6:00 p.m.
The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club Angel Tree names, and the Angel Tree will be visible in the park. Margaret Stokes IODE will return with their delicious hot chocolate and treats, and there will be family wagon rides too!
At 6:00 p.m. Mayor R. Brad Loosley will have the important job of lighting up the Park and kicking off Christmas in Petrolia! We are pleased to welcome the Churches of Lambton Band back to put us all in the Christmas spirit.
“This is our favourite event. The Community Services Advisory Committee members work very hard to make this a family-friendly, event full of magic for children, and full of memories of more than 30 years of this celebration for adults. We are grateful to the service clubs and organizations that participate each year, and we are so happy to host the chili cookoff!” Said Julie Bullock, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities.
Saturday, December 6, will mark Petrolia’s Outdoor Christmas Market, taking place at the Petrolia Farmers’ Market site from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a variety of vendors and light refreshments available for purchase.
“When we added the Outdoor Christmas Market to the events for the weekend, we had no idea it would completely change the feel of the downtown the way it did. The atmosphere was compared to the “inside of a Christmas snow globe” and to “a Hallmark movie. The Market makes Petrolia the most magical place to be with streets lined with people, and the Market bursting with visitors. We look forward to another successful Market as once again; we have sold out all vendor stalls and have a waiting list!” Said Thera Wagner, organizer, and Marketing and Special Events Associate.
Denise Thibeault, Petrolia Business Association Chairperson said, “The “Shop Petrolia” message will be on full display in Petrolia on Saturday, December 6, and we encourage everyone to visit our merchants, do some shopping, stay for a meal, stop for a coffee, and enjoy finding something unique and special for someone on your Christmas list.”
Santa Claus is coming to town! The Community Services Advisory Committee and events team remind families that Petrolia’s “Christmas at the Farm” Parade will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through downtown Petrolia.
Details of the parade route include a departure from L.C.C.V.I. high school, West on Dufferin Avenue, North on Maude Street, East on Petrolia Line to Oil Street.
During the parade, the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department will be collecting non-perishable food items. Please bring something to share if you are able.
The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club along with the Petrolia Camera Club have confirmed that Santa Claus will be making an appearance at The Petrolia YMCA immediately following the Santa Claus Parade. Families are welcome to attend for a free photo with Santa himself, and for some treats and crafts too. The Petrolia YMCA has some fun planned for families to enjoy while visiting also.
If you are wondering how Santa Claus will get your Christmas Letters and Wish Lists this year, he has advised the Town Hall that he will be responding to e-mails and letters. He has asked that e-mails be sent to letterstosanta@petrolia.ca and he will reply. Alternatively, Letters to Santa can be dropped off in the special mailbox at the Santa at Petrolia YMCA event.
This year, our festive activities are sponsored by Bourque Renovations, Beth Hackett Insurance Agency Ltd., and Shelley Podolinsky, Mobile Mortgage Specialist with RBC.
Should you go:
6:00 p.m. – Victoria Park – Service Club Chili Cookoff, Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Angel Tree, IODE sweets and hot chocolate, Christmas music in the park provided by the Churches of Lambton Band, and a free craft to take home.
6:00 p.m. – Victoria Park – Lighting of the Lights
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Wagon Rides
Saturday, December 6, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – 396 Fletcher Street, Behind the Library – Petrolia’s Outdoor Christmas Market
2:00 p.m. – Downtown Petrolia – Santa Claus Parade “Christmas on the Farm”
Following the Parade – Petrolia YMCA – Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club hosts “Santa at The Petrolia YMCA”
E-mails and letters to Santa will be accepted until December 15, 2025, and all letters with an e-mail address or return address will receive replies.
The Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department is proud to be one of the local charities that is partnering with Tim Horton’s Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign.
Buy cookies between November 17 and 24, 2025 at Petrolia Tim Horton’s for $2.00 and support two great causes. $1.00 will go to the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department for the purchase of fire safety equipment, and $1.00 will go to support youth to attend Tim Horton’s Foundation Camps.
“We’re really excited about this.” Said, Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department Chief Rick Cousins. “…Make sure you stop by and say hello, we thank you in advance for your support!”
About Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie
Tim Hortons annual Holiday Smile Cookie campaign is returning from Nov. 17 to Nov. 23 with 100 per cent of proceeds donated to local charities and community groups, including Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.
Last year, Tims guests helped raise $10.7 million through the Holiday Smile Cookie campaign.
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie is a delicious white chocolate sugar cookie infused with red and green sprinkles and hand-decorated with a white icing smile face.
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.
NOTICE: A Permit has been issued for a Transient Trader in the Town of Petrolia.
Details:
Sick Kids Foundation/Globalfaces Direct
525 University Ave. Suite 835, Toronto, ON, M5G 2L3
Door to Door Fundraising
November 10, 2025 – November 15, 2025
https://town.petrolia.on.ca/about-petrolia/our-town/
They will have Town of Petrolia ID Tags.
Following information obtained from Circular Materials, and Waste Management the following actions will take place in the Town of Petrolia for compliance with the new guidelines as outlined by the Provincial government.
Under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, the Blue Box Regulation designates Blue Box materials, including packaging-like and paper products, under Ontario’s new regulatory framework for resource recovery. The regulation makes producers resident in Canada that supply packaging and paper to Ontario consumers fully financially and operationally responsible for their products and packaging at the end of life. Communities currently operating under the Waste Diversion Transition Act will have transitioned to the new Blue Box program by January 1, 2026.
Through a Provincial tendering process, Emterra has won the tender for recycling collection in the Town of Petrolia. This means that throughout November, Emterra will visit each residence with two 80L Blue Boxes. You are to continue to use your Waste Management Recycling Bins (the bins with the yellow lids) until December 31, 2025. Starting January 1, 2026, Emterra will take over the collection of your recycling on the same day as your garbage collection. The Town of Petrolia is working directly with Waste Management and will provide information regarding when the old recycling carts will be picked up.
Why are we switching back to bins after we just recently switched to carts?
We recognize the impact of change and thank residents and communities for their continued engagement and participation in recycling through this transition. Resident participation is vital to increasing recycling rates and advancing a more sustainable future.
As part of Ontario’s transition to a new extended producer responsibility (EPR) blue box program, the local recycling collection contractor in Petrolia is changing as of January 1, 2026. The new recycling collection contractor, Emterra, will be using recycling bins, not carts, for recycling collection in Petrolia.
As the administrator of Ontario’s common collection system, Circular Materials follows a standardized procurement process to ensure the fair, effective and efficient provision of services that meets the obligations of the province’s EPR Regulation. Communities’ bin type is determined by their local contractor, based on the contract awarded during the procurement process. Several assessment factors are considered during the procurement process to ensure service delivery meets the needs of residents, the community, and regulatory requirements. Regardless of bin type or collection method, residents can be assured that their efforts to recycle matter and that all post-collection recycling facilities follow standardized sorting processes that align with regulatory performance requirements and result in positive environmental outcomes.
What should I do with my old cart?
The Town of Petrolia is working directly with Waste Management (WM), the Town’s previous recycling collection contractor, to identify a solution for the old recycling carts. More information will be provided by the Town and/or WM, and any inquiries regarding the old recycling carts can be directed to the Town of Petrolia.
Who do I contact for recycling questions?
Please contact Emterra:
• Phone: 1-888-597-1541
• Email: customercareont@emterra.ca
What if I bought my own blue box? Can I set it out for collection?
• Yes, you may use your own blue box for recycling collection.
How should I set out my recycling boxes for collection?
• Remember to separate your recyclables from your garbage and organic waste.
• Place containers clean, dry and loose in your bin.
• Place your recycling boxes on a flat surface that is clear of obstacles to ensure a safe collection.
Key Takeaways
- All users are to continue to use their Waste Management Recycling Bins (with the yellow lid) until December 31, 2025.
- Starting January 1, 2026, Emterra will begin collection using the new blue bins.
- All residential properties including single dwelling units, multi-dwelling units, apartment buildings, and apartments in downtown Petrolia will be moving to the Enterra Blue Boxes.
- All commercial properties will remain with the Waste Management bins with the yellow lids for recycling.
- Residential users should expect that the two new 80L blue bins from Emterra, will be delivered in November.
- Residential users should expect an update regarding the date of collection of the yellow lid Waste Management bins as we have the information.
Questions should be directed to –
Emterra at 1-888-597-1541
e-mail customercareont@emterra.ca
