(L to R) Garry McDonald, Chair; Mayor R. Brad Loosley; Janice McMichael-Dennis, CEO; Rick Charlebois, CAO/Treasurer (Town of Petrolia); Margaret Dragan, CPA, CA, BSc, Vice Chair; Brad Goodhill, Minority Director for Bluewater Power. Photo submitted by the Town of Petrolia. (L to R) Garry McDonald, Chair; Mayor R. Brad Loosley; Janice McMichael-Dennis, CEO; Rick Charlebois, CAO/Treasurer (Town of Petrolia); Margaret Dragan, CPA, CA, BSc, Vice Chair; Brad Goodhill, Minority Director for Bluewater Power. Photo submitted by the Town of Petrolia.
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Petrolia shocked by generous Bluewater Power donation

By Stephanie Chaves
May 31, 2024 - 3:45pm

The Town of Petrolia's 150th celebrations received a surprise funding boost Thursday.

Following Bluewater Power's Annual General Meeting at Victoria Hall, the utility presented the town with a donation of $15,000.

“This is an incredible surprise! Thank you for your support! This is such a generous gift," said Mayor Brad Loosley in a news release.

The one-time gift will go towards Petrolia's planned 150 celebrations, which kicked off at the beginning of the year.

The town has planned a variety of small and large-scale events to over the 12 months to mark the anniversary.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

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Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.