Public health looking for people who may have been exposed to Lambton’s third measles case
Residents invited to Petrolia town hall
April 11, 2023
If you have an issue you want to raise with Petrolia’s politicians, this is your chance.
On April 26, the town is holding a town hall meeting as a way to connect directly with residents and hear ideas and answer questions.
The idea of a Petrolia town hall meeting was first floated by Mayor Brad Loosley during the 2022 election.
Loosley will be joined by the rest of council at the April 26th event starting at 7 pm at town hall.
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