News

Implementation of a Two Shift Winter Maintenance System

November 26, 2020

The Town of Penetanguishene would like to advise all residents and businesses that the Roads Division has implemented a two (2) shift winter maintenance schedule commencing Monday, November 30th, 2020 until April 30th, 2021. The Roads Division currently operates in a single shift rotation, 7:00AM - 3:30PM. The new schedule will have staff working in two shifts, a day shift and night shift to provide better coverage during our winter months.

Provincial Offences Act Matters: Update Regarding Scheduled Court Dates

November 26, 2020

Updated as of November 25, 2020: All in-person Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters scheduled from Monday, March 16, 2020 through to and including Friday, February 26, 2021 will be adjourned and rescheduled to a later date. If you have a matter scheduled in-person during this time, do not attend court. This applies to all POA courts in Ontario.

Notice of Seasonal Decoration Installation - November 27, 2020

November 26, 2020

The Town of Penetanguishene would like to advise the residents and businesses that Main Street may have temporary lane restrictions due to the installation of seasonal banners along Main Street from Thompsons Road to Beck Boulevard by Walkers Electric.

Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Highlights - November 25, 2020

November 26, 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.

Instructions for Additional Public Health Measures in Simcoe Muskoka

November 26, 2020

November 26, 2020: To persons responsible for a business or organization in the municipalities in the County of Simcoe, the District of Muskoka, and the Cities of Orillia and Barrie.

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

November 20, 2020

November 20, 2020 – In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, local medical officers of health, and other health experts, the province is moving certain public health unit regions to new levels in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework.

Traffic/Parking By-law Amendments: Changes to Parking Hours on Municipal Roads and Municipal Parking Lots

November 20, 2020

This notice has been issued by the Town of Penetanguishene Public Works Department, in accordance with the Implementation of Traffic/Parking By-law Amendments Policy, to inform residents and businesses that the following changes to Section 30. 2-Parking Prohibited in Certain Places on a Highway, Section 44-Municipal Parking Lots within the Traffic and Parking By-laware being proposed by Town staff:

COVID-19 Municipal Update November 20, 2020

November 20, 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 November 20th is in addition to the updates provided in previous weeks here.

Mid-Pen Transit Service launches online payment portal with more to come

November 18, 2020

November 18, 2020 – Mid-Pen Transit riders can now reload their transit SmartCards from the comfort of their homes or on their mobile devices when they’re on the go using the new Mid-Pen Transit Service Online Portal.