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Fire Prevention Week - October 5-11, 2025 Proclamation

By virtue of the power vested in me

I Do Hereby Declare

October 5-11, 2025

as "Fire Prevention Week"

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas, the City of Pembroke is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting of city; and

Whereas, fire remains a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the presence of lithium-ion batteries in many household devices introduces unique fire risks; and

Whereas, most of the electronics used in homes daily, including...

Franco-Ontarian Day - September 25, 2025 Proclamation

By virtue of the power vested in me

 I Do Hereby Declare

September 25, 2025

as "Franco-Ontarian Day"

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas The Franco-Ontarian Day Act recognizes that Franco-Ontarians commemorate September 25th to celebrate their language and heritage and also take pride in their collective accomplishments; and

Whereas by proclaiming September 25th as Franco-Ontarian Day, this Act officially recognizes the contributions of the Francophone community of Ontario to the social, economic and...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30, 2025

By virtue of the power vested in me

I Do Hereby Declare

September 30, 2025

as "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation"

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; and

Whereas the discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to...

National Legion Week - September 21-27, 2025 Proclamation

By virtue of the power vested in me

I Do Hereby Declare

September 21-27, 2025

as

National Legion Week

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas the Ontario Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion represents nine Districts which includes 390 Branches, with a membership of over 89,000; and

Whereas the Legion is a non-profit organization assuming the responsibility of maintaining the tradition of Remembrance of those who paid the supreme sacrifice by defending our great nation in past and present conflicts,...

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day - September 28, 2025 Proclamation

By virtue of the power vested in me

I Do Hereby Declare

September 28, 2025

as "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day"

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas the City of Pembroke is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our City; and

Whereas fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and

Whereas home fires result in an average of 24,000 fires, 3,100 injuries, and 377 deaths each year...