Clean Harbors OKed to build storm water pond near Petrolia Line
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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Clean Harbors OKed to build storm water pond near Petrolia Line
September 30, 2026
St. Clair appears to be in dark about plans Heather Wright/The Independent Clean Harbors is building a new process water storage pond on what the Ministry of the Environment calls ‘virgin land’ next Petrolia Line. And it appears St. Clair Township officials we not aware the project was in the works. The hazardous waste disposal company has already been given
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Fair weather for the Forest Fall Fair
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Dennis slams diversity hiring, climate action group and Aamjiwnaang First Nation at debate
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Sarnia officer honoured as Hero Beyond the Badge in Aamjiwnaang
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