Town of Petawawa

06/19/2026

The Town of Petawawa has received recent complaints regarding youth operating dirt bikes on municipal roads.

Parents are reminded to ensure your children are operating dirt bikes in accordance with both provincial and municipal regulations.

View the poster below or visit the Town's website for further information: https://petawawa.ca/recreation-and-tourism/off-road-vehicles-trails/

Dirt bikes must also be operated in accordance with O. Reg. 316/03: Operation of Off-Road Vehicles on Highways https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/030316

Dirt bikes and other Off-Road vehicles are not permitted to operate on the following Petawawa roads: Garwin Street (portion south-west of Petawawa Boulevard), Leeder Lane, Len Hopkins Drive, Paquette Road, Petawawa Boulevard (from 2991 Petawawa Boulevard north-west to Paquette Road), Sharon Street (portion south-west of Petawawa Boulevard), and Water Tower Road.

06/19/2026

🗳️ Municipal Election Coming This October! 🗳️

Are you on the Voters List?
Make sure your information is up to date before election day!

Visit 👉 https://www.registertovoteon.ca/ to:
✔️ Confirm you are on the Voters List
✔️ Update your information
✔️ Register for Municipal and Provincial Elections — all in one place!

📞 1-866-242-3025
📧 [email protected]

Don’t wait until election day — check today!

06/18/2026

📢 Highway 17 Twinning Project Public Open House – Happening Today

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is hosting a public open house today regarding the Highway 17 Arnprior to Renfrew Twinning Project.

With many residents expressing interest in the project timeline and future plans for this important transportation corridor, this is an opportunity to hear directly from ministry staff, learn about the work completed to date, upcoming milestones, and ask questions about the project.

Public participation is an important part of the consultation process, and residents are encouraged to attend, learn more, and share their feedback.

📅 Today – Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕓 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Murray Yantha Community Centre
2473 Russett Drive, Arnprior

For those interested in the future of Highway 17 through the Ottawa Valley, this is an opportunity to engage directly with the project team and have your voice heard.

The Ministry of Transportation will be hosting a public open house regarding the Highway 17 Arnprior to Renfrew Twinning Project on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

This session will provide residents with updates on the project, including the design process, milestones reached to date, and next steps as work continues moving forward.

Residents are encouraged to attend, speak with ministry staff, ask questions, and learn more about this important project for the Ottawa Valley.

📍 Murray Yantha Community Centre, Arnprior
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

06/17/2026

Kids will prepare a yummy take-home meal - perfect for parents to freeze & save for a night they don't feel like cooking!

Find out how to register here: https://petawawa.ca/recreation-and-tourism/register-for-a-program/

06/16/2026

Cook. Create. Connect. 🍝🔥
Our Teen Cooking Program is all about having fun, cooking together, and getting creative with food! Participants will learn new skills and build confidence in the kitchen - no experience required!

Find out how to register here: https://petawawa.ca/recreation-and-tourism/register-for-a-program/

06/15/2026

Sharpen your mind and have a laugh! Enjoy lively brain games, group challenges, and social connection in this 4-week program. Led by a certified CanFitPro Brain Fitness Instructor.

Find out how to register here: https://petawawa.ca/recreation-and-tourism/register-for-a-program/

06/15/2026

Reminder for our 50+ Community! 🦷✨
Join us this Wednesday at the Silver Threads Community Centre for a free, drop-in session on oral health led by Katy Weatherbed from Nomadic Smiles Mobile Dental Hygiene. We hope to see you there!

06/15/2026

Have you spotted the new trees along Petawawa Boulevard? 🌿 They may be small now, but they’re part of something meaningful—our Commemorative Tree Program.

With a limited number available, you can reserve a tree and include a plaque in honour or recognition of someone special.

Interested? Reach out to [email protected] for details and availability.

06/14/2026

The Regular Meeting of Council will be held on Monday, June 15th at 6:00pm.

The agenda and link to live stream the meeting is available on our website: https://petawawa.ca/town-hall/meetings-and-minutes/

06/12/2026

🎉 Happening Tonight! 🎉
The Fourth Annual Petawawa Pride Festival!

Tonight, June 12th, starting at 5 PM, we come together to celebrate love, acceptance, and the vibrant diversity of our community. Enjoy an exciting lineup of activities, live entertainment, crafts, and delicious food!

Don your brightest, most colourful outfits and join us in celebrating all the wonderful ways we are unique. Let’s stand together in solidarity and pride, honouring the diversity that makes our community truly special.

See you tonight! 🌈