News

Zoning By-Law Amendments: Notice of Passing

On December 9, 2020, Council passed the following by-laws under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

COVID-19 Municipal Impacts – December 18, 2020

The Town of Penetanguishene continues to monitor news and updates concerning COVID-19 in order to ensure we work to keep our community members safe. The following update provided on December 18, 2020 is in addition to the updates provided in previous weeks here.

Flashing Traffic Lights at the Intersection of Robert Street and Main Street

The Town of Penetanguishene Public Works Department would like to remind residents during slippery road conditions, the Town of Penetanguishene may activate flashing traffic lights on the corner of Main Street and Robert Street. Both drivers and pedestrians must obey the traffic signals that control an intersection.

Placement of Garbage/Recycling Containers During Winter Months

This notice is a reminder to residents and business owners of the Town of Penetanguishene, that during the winter season, the main objective of the Snow Clearing and Removal Operations is to clear the snow quickly from the streets. This critical service can be significantly hampered by the placement of garbage and recycling containers within the roadway or along the edge of the road.

Volunteer Call Out: Town Dock Secondary Plan, Technical Advisory Committee

In late 2019, the Town was successful in obtaining $40,000 through the County of Simcoe’s Economic Development Program to complete a Town Dock Secondary Plan in 2020. An extension to the required completion date for the Town Dock Study was granted to June 2021 by the Council of the County of Simcoe as a result of the pandemic.

Notice of Seasonal Decoration Repair/Installation

Rotary Champlain Wendat Park Multi-Use Trail

The Town of Penetanguishene would like to announce to residents that the Georgian Bay Snowriders will be grooming the portion of the Trans Canada Trail through Rotary Champlain Wendat Park for multipurpose use throughout the winter months.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Moves to Red Level of Provincial Framework, Effective Monday

View the original news release here: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/59603/ontario-moving-regions-to-new-levels-with-stronger-public-health-measures

Council and Committee of the Whole Highlights - December 9, 2020

Council Highlights provide a brief overview of noteworthy decisions and presentations made at Town of Penetanguishene Council meetings. Detailed agendas and minutes from the meetings are available on our website.