Sarnia

Free WI-FI In Downtown Petrolia

The town of Petrolia is now offering free Wi-Fi throughout their downtown.

CAO Manny Baron says they had an agreement with the Sarnia Lambton Internet and Computer Centre, who placed towers on Petrolia's water tower to provide high speed internet for rural residents nearby.

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Baron says the feedback has been very positive.

He says this will allow residents and visitors to use social media, and look up what Petrolia has to offer while they're in town.

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