{ "city": "Petrolia", "state": "ON", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/petrolia/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1082" }, { "date": "2026-09-14", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1097" }, { "date": "2026-09-28", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1098" }, { "date": "2026-10-07", "body": "Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1083" }, { "date": "2026-10-13", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1099" }, { "date": "2026-11-04", "body": "Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1073" }, { "date": "2026-11-04", "body": "Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1084" }, { "date": "2026-11-16", "body": "Council - Special Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1103" }, { "date": "2026-11-30", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1104" }, { "date": "2026-12-02", "body": "Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1085" }, { "date": "2026-12-14", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1100" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1081" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Petrolia Committee of Adjustments and Property Standards", "headline": "Committee to decide on severing 282 Eureka Street into two lots", "summary": "The Petrolia Committee of Adjustments and Property Standards meets to review a consent application to sever a single property at 282 Eureka Street into two separate lots. The committee will hear public comments and consider a planner’s report before making a decision.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/111124/Petrolia%20Committee%20of%20Adjustments%20and%20Property%20.pdf?handle=2DEF069F7FE544A29ECFF52CA6ACC9D3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1135" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Public Notice - ZBA - Notice of Passing By-Law - Forty Percent Lot Coverage Resolution", "headline": "Council passed By-law 31/2026 allowing 40% lot coverage on future residential lands.", "summary": "The Town of Petrolia Council has passed By‑law 31 of 2026, amending Zoning By‑law 63 of 2017 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 40 % on designated future residential development lands. The amendment changes several zones (R1, R1‑H) to new exceptions (R1‑11, R‑11 H) and updates sections 5.3, 5.5, 5.11, 5.12 and 5.13 to reflect the higher coverage. Residents may appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal by August 2 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/110368/Public%20Notice%20-%20ZBA%20-%20Notice%20of%20Passing%20By-Law%20.pdf?handle=9D0F7C80A5194C2A80A5C4163C5A521D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1132" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": "Council to approve Victoria Hall renovation contract and pass zoning by-law changes.", "summary": "The Town of Petrolia Council will decide on the 2025 audited financial statements, approve a $498,080 contract for Victoria Hall renovations, award a nearly $50,000 water management services contract to OCWA, and pass three by-laws covering fencing rules and zoning lot coverage. These decisions will finalize town finances, advance historic building upgrades, secure utility operations, and update property development standards. The agenda also includes committee updates, a delegation on the Kerr Park Project, and public comment periods.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/110348/Council%20-%20Regular%20Session%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=1E44C7D27D2E4917BF300D84C85B7FA8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1096" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee", "headline": "Heritage grant application for St. Paul's United Church under review", "summary": "The committee will discuss unfinished business including a heritage grant application for 4169 Petrolia Line (St. Paul's United Church), which was approved in principle pending the August 31 deadline. Other items include the return of Bob Crawford's scrapbooks, finalization of North Cemetery signage, and a signage bylaw discussion for the downtown heritage core. The committee will also review a proposed $1,500 budget for hosting the 2027 Lambton Heritage Conference and plans for a Percy Cox/White Rose Band interpretive sign.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/110202/Petrolia%20Heritage%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2008%20Jul%202.pdf?handle=6735E3994B14447DA69628B78BEA236D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1080" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Public Information Meeting - Planning and or Development - 1432324 Ontario Limited & MI 673 Inc. - Draft Plan of Subdivision", "headline": "Public meeting to review a draft subdivision plan for 147 new homes at Discovery Line", "summary": "The County of Lambton is holding a public information session on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Petrolia Council Chambers to present the draft plan of subdivision submitted by MI 673 Inc. for the Discovery Line property, which would create 147 single‑detached dwelling lots serviced by municipal water and sewer. A second session at 6:00 p.m. will review a draft plan by 1432324 Ontario Limited for the Glenview Estates property, proposing 44 similar lots. Residents may submit written or verbal comments on either proposal before the County proceeds with approval.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/109648/Public%20Information%20Meeting%20-%20Planning%20and%20or%20De.pdf?handle=A22DA23C1D404203B3425DE7ECCA0FDC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1128" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": "Council approves lease for Petrolia Soccer Club storage shed", "summary": "The Town of Petrolia Council will consider adopting minutes from the previous meeting, reviewing financial accounts, and passing several by-laws including a lease for a soccer club storage shed and new fencing regulations.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/109852/Council%20-%20Regular%20Session%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=57E36FE38953458397BEBC4E766787AA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1095" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Public Information Meeting Concerning A Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment - Planning and or Development", "headline": "Proposal to increase lot coverage to 40% for new subdivisions", "summary": "This is a public information meeting, not a decision-making session, to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment that would increase the maximum permitted lot coverage from 35% to 40% for new residential subdivisions in Petrolia. The amendment applies only to lands already zoned residential and designated for future development, and does not affect existing developed areas or woodlot protections.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/109751/Public%20Information%20Meeting%20Concerning%20A%20Propose.pdf?handle=64F6B65E9AB34B04B60D2E919FEC1951", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1126" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Committee", "headline": "Fire committee to discuss ladder truck agreement and draft by-law", "summary": "The Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Committee will review a draft agreement for a ladder truck with Lambton Shores and discuss establishing a new by-law to regulate the fire department. The meeting also includes updates on fire hall renovations and the 2027 budget process.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/109704/Petrolia%20_%20North%20Enniskillen%20Fire%20Committee%20-%201.pdf?handle=FB747BF9E1164ABEA9382504FC6DAEBB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1129" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Education - Council Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1101" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1094" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee - 03 Jun 2026 - Working Meeting only (No Business Conducted)", "headline": "Heritage committee to review budget and activities", "summary": "This is a routine meeting of the Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee. Main agenda items include a budget update from the town finance department and a review of the committee's planned activities. No specific decisions or public hearings are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/109541/Petrolia%20Heritage%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2003%20Jun%202.pdf?handle=7CECCD86F75F4485B5E4172300556B5E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1125" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Petrolia Parks & Recreation meeting cancelled, items carried over", "summary": "This meeting has been cancelled. All business items will be carried over to the next regular meeting. The committee oversees parks, recreation, beautification, and special events.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/109147/Parks%20_%20Recreation%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2003%20Jun%20.pdf?handle=A1A3B9E2A3D048138F551E312F597A7F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1123" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Public Notice for 40% Lot Coverage Zoning Amendment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/109315/Public%20Notice%20for%2040_%20Lot%20Coverage%20Zoning%20Amend.pdf?handle=EF8CB3E118D042B8B97A1DE126CBB3C5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1127" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": "Council to consider approving $64,700 for YMCA retrofit engineering", "summary": "Council will vote on approving a $64,700 engineering proposal from CIMA+ to retrofit the Petrolia YMCA, enabling the town to apply for grant funding. They will also hear a delegation on ice allocation policy concerns and a presentation on an award for the Brights Grove Water Treatment Plant.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/108950/Council%20-%20Regular%20Session%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=E55E6A8A6398497181CF628DC4CEE421", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1093" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Emergency Management Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss volunteer shelter program proposal", "summary": "The Emergency Management Advisory Committee will review a proposal for a Municipal Emergency Evacuation Shelter Volunteer Program. They will also receive updates on emergency plan revisions, including a simplified EOC chart and new shelter registration forms, and discuss training and meeting frequency.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/108631/Emergency%20Management%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2020%20Ma.pdf?handle=9BBEE619CA50467481445A0A539A9524", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1117" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": "Council endorses Petrolia Sky Estates subdivision conditions", "summary": "Council will vote on conditions for the Petrolia Sky Estates subdivision (38T-21003) and decide on a BYOB policy for outdoor events. They will also award a concession contract at Tank Street Heritage Field and consider a Retail Business Holidays Act update.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/108832/Council%20-%20Regular%20Session%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=A337328888E04990BEFD066EC249554D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1092" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to decide on heritage grant for St. Paul's United Church", "summary": "The Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss a heritage facade grant application for 4169 Petrolia Line (St. Paul's United Church) and review proposed amendments to the facade application form for 2027. They will also address unfinished business including the Eats, Beats & Boutiques event, North Cemetery signage, and the Petrolia Heritage Recognition Program. A review of the signage bylaw is also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/108668/Petrolia%20Heritage%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2006%20May%202.pdf?handle=DBCCEB7F62F94C6B836C5FF4240F4FBD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1119" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee gets updates on YMCA concession RFP, park events, trail extension", "summary": "The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will hear staff and liaison updates on several projects: an open RFP for a YMCA concession operator, a grant for trees at Tank Street soccer fields, planning for the Eats Beats and Boutiques event and Art in the Park, a Woodland Park trail extension, and ribbon-cutting dates for Diamond 1 Batting Cages and Tank Street Heritage Field. No votes on new policies or contracts are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/108569/Parks%20_%20Recreation%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2006%20May%20.pdf?handle=AB3836810395467FB797791F5F4BE556", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1118" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": "Council to add $700 fee for Certificate of Cancellation to the fee schedule", "summary": "The council will adopt a $700 fee for Certificates of Cancellation and add it to Schedule K. It will also read and pass By-Laws 19‑2026, 20‑2026 and 21‑2026, covering council appointments, the 2026 final tax levy and confirmation of prior resolutions. A motion will direct staff to develop an asset‑management plan for the Greenwood Recreation Centre. Several reports and financial account listings will be received and filed for the record.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/108288/Council%20-%20Regular%20Session%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=14CB365A419F48C5B6D59FC96406AA84", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1091" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Petrolia Committee of Adjustments and Property Standards", "headline": "Committee will hear a minor variance for Pet Valu signage at 4347 Petrolia Line", "summary": "The Petrolia Committee of Adjustments and Property Standards will first consider approval of the March 4 2026 meeting minutes. It will then hold a public hearing on Application A‑01‑2026, submitted by Five Star Permits (Five David Atkinson), requesting a minor variance for Pet Valu window graphics and signage at 4347 Petrolia Line. A planner’s report will be presented and the public may submit comments by email or in person.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/107645/Petrolia%20Committee%20of%20Adjustments%20and%20Property%20.pdf?handle=E587AE38F52542DE89307606D479354C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1114" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee", "headline": "Heritage Committee reviews facade grants and cemetery signage", "summary": "The Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage preservation and grant applications. The body will review requests for facade grants and specific property repairs.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/107684/Petrolia%20Heritage%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2001%20Apr%202.pdf?handle=29AD5EA1E08B407D8557664A297162DA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1115" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee to receive departmental and sub-committee updates", "summary": "The committee will meet to review reports from the Director of Marketing, Arts & Communication and the Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities. The meeting includes updates on the Petrolia Trails, Art in the Park, Petrolia In Bloom, and the Youth Advisory Sub-Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/107644/Parks%20_%20Recreation%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2001%20Apr%20.pdf?handle=E86DBEE1B5664122821E0BB193252658", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1112" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Education - Council Session", "headline": "Council holds education session to receive departmental updates", "summary": "The Town of Petrolia Council met on March 23, 2026 for an education session as required by Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act. The meeting’s purpose is to provide training and information to members, and no council business or decisions are taken. Departmental updates were presented by Chief Administrative Officer Rick Charlebois and senior staff from Legislative Services, Planning & Development, Parks, Recreation & Facilities, Finance, Marketing, Arts & Communications, and Public Safety & Fire. The session concluded with adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/107011/Education%20-%20Council%20Session%20-%2023%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=11826C76409E41DDA89E219F23A699D9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1111" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Council - Regular Session", "headline": "Council to consider up to $500,000 for Victoria Hall renovation", "summary": "The Town of Petrolia Council will adopt the agenda, review minutes from the February meeting, and receive several reports. Key decisions include authorizing the West Nile larvicide program, adopting an updated financial policy with a $130,000 reserve reallocation, and approving funding for the Victoria Hall renovation. The council will also approve a road closure for a library event and a community shred day costing $2,260.00.", "agenda_url": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/document/107417/Council%20-%20Regular%20Session%20-%2023%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=F6227E6C387B4D3FB14D0F84EB39E9EC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://petrolia.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1090" } ] }