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Council Briefs, January 2, 2024

Planning and Development Committee James W. Lapointe Motor Holdings Inc. Subdivision Request to Transfer Future Lot 46 Committee directed staff to prepare a by-law for the January 16, 2024 Council meeting approving the sale of Lot 46 to Mr. Lapointe of the James W. Lapointe Motor Holdings Inc. Plan of Subdivision. This lot was agreed for sale previously, in principle, as part of the Draft Plan Approval in one of the conditions, permitting this lot to be used as a building lot. Parking By-law Fees

Mayor's Message December 2023

While reflecting this holiday season, and as 2023 concludes, I wish to take this opportunity to wish all the residents, businesses, and organizations the very best.
The City of Pembroke has accomplished a great deal in 2023 with the most recent accomplishment being the creation of a warming center to assist the most vulnerable in our community. This huge accomplishment is a result of the many partnerships that have been formed with other local governments, organizations, and agencies.
I am...

Council Briefs, December 19, 2023

Parks & Recreation Committee Waterfront Committee Request Committee agreed to issue a revised invoice for 2023 Waterfront Gardener (summer labour) from $19,402.00 to $9,701.00; and
That for the next five years, the Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation and City of Pembroke would share 50% of the Waterfront Gardener costs. The Foundation would continue to employ one summer student in partnership with the Pembroke Horticultural Society; and
That the City of Pembroke will hire an additional...

Council Briefs, December 5, 2023

Planning & Development Committee Pembroke Regional Hospital Presentation Representatives of the Pembroke Regional Hospital were in attendance to speak regarding the hospital’s purchase of an electronic medical records system, indicating that this will increase connected care for patients, recruitment of physicians and other health care professionals and add to the provision of high quality and up-to-date care for their patients and families. They were seeking financial support from Council.

Joint Community Safety & Well-Being Plan

The City of Pembroke in conjunction with the Towns of Deep River, Laurentian Hills and Petawawa; and the Townships of Admaston/Bromley, Head Clara & Maria, Laurentian Valley, North Algona Wilberforce, and Whitewater Region developed a Joint Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Upper Ottawa Valley.

The primary goal of a Community Safety & Well-Being Plan is to identify and address the root causes of safety and well-being issues in a community. Community safety and well-being is a joint...