A significant snowfall event has occurred in Penetanguishene over the last 12 hours. Due to the amount of snow accumulation that has been received over this period the Roads Division may experience delays in reaching some areas of the road network as per the Town Road Maintenance Policy.
This notice has been issued by the Town of Penetanguishene Public Works Department to inform you that Lucy Street will be closed between Jeffery Street to Robert Street East, today Thursday, February 4th, 2021 between the hours of 11:00 am until the project is completed.
For twenty-four years, Raising the Roof’s annual Toque Campaign has worked with partner agencies to provide long-term solutions to prevent homelessness in Canada. This year, for the first time, Redwood Park Communities is a partnering agency, with funds raised supporting the creation of safe, affordable, hopeful housing right here in Simcoe County.
The Town of Penetanguishene Public Works Department would like to advise the residents/businesses that snow will be hauled/removed from the following streets starting tonight February 3rd, 2020 at 11:30 pm till 7:00 am of February 4th, 2021, weather Permitting.
Penetanguishene - Every day we are amazed by the talent of our residents. This week we have received two good news stories that have brought smiles and joy to our staff and hopefully members of the community.
(Penetanguishene)- In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and recent stay-at-home order declared on January 12th, 2021, the Town of Penetanguishene has reviewed all department services and conducted redeployments where necessary. Three (3) staff members from areas that have service level impacts to the public have been redeployed to support the continuity of operations in areas that are deemed critical services to our community.
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased sales of snowmobile trail permits as well as snowmobiles in our area. Each year we work with our Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment along with the Georgian Bay Snowriders Club to promote snowmobile safety. This year, along with the usual safety tips, snowmobilers are reminded that COVID-19 regulations apply, regardless of if you are on the trails, ice, or in a public meeting area.
The Town of Penetanguishene continues to monitor news and updates concerning COVID-19 to ensure we work to keep our community members safe. The following update provided on January 29th, 2021 is in addition to the updates provided in previous weeks below.
Town of Penetanguishene Council will hold an Electronic Public Meeting on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to pass a Zoning By-law amendment to remove a Holding “H” Symbol from the Zoning By-law as per Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990 c.P.13. The electronic Public Meeting with be hosted using the “Zoom” platform for online meetings where the public can participate via video or telephone.