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Pembroke honours Jason Blaine with Key to the City
Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:00 PM
For his ongoing commitment to supporting local charities and making the community a better place with over $1 million raised, the City of Pembroke has honoured Jason Blaine with a Key to the City. Mayor Ron Gervais surprised Jason with the Key this evening during his 10th annual Jason Blaine Celebrity Charity Golf Classic.
Mayor Gervais introduced the presentation, “the presentation of a key to an individual by a municipality is the highest honour that can be bestowed. It is a beloved symbol of...
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New durable thermoplastic Pride crosswalk coming downtown
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2024 04:14 PM
Downtown Pembroke is getting an improved Pride crosswalk.
Thanks to a collaboration of the City of Pembroke, Pembroke Business Improvement Area, Pembroke Pride, and PFLAG Renfrew County, the existing Pride crosswalk at Albert Street and Pembroke Street West will be replaced using a durable, thermoplastic material. Thermoplastic is a cutting-edge material used in road markings and crosswalks to ensure durability, safety, and visibility.
The benefits of this material include:
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Long lasting:...
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Riverside Beach opens June 14
Posted on Friday, June 07, 2024 04:15 PM
Riverside Beach will be opening June 14 at 12 p.m. Lifeguards will be on duty daily (weather dependent) from 12-6 p.m.
New this summer, we will be offering lessons at Riverside Park. Due to the depth of water at Riverside Park, private lessons will be the only lessons offered. These lessons will be best utilized by swimmers just starting to learn to swim, with skill levels in Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and those in Swimmer levels 1 and 2. The depth of water is not suitable for stroke correction...
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Pembroke Business Bulletin June edition
Posted on Monday, June 03, 2024 03:34 PM
Introducing Smart Serve Cares
Smart Serve Cares is a program providing FREE mental health support and resources for hospitality in Ontario to those who possess a Valid Smart Serve Certificate.
It launched May 9 to not only demonstrate Smart Serve's commitment to a more supportive and empathetic industry environment and the well-being of hospitality workers, but to also bring awareness to the mental health challenges of the sector and provide the support and resources necessary to those who would...
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Kinsmen Park access during Kinsmen Pool repairs
Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 03:24 PM
The Kinsmen Pool parking lots will be closed to the public effective May 31 at noon to facilitate the repairs to the pool roof.
Kinsmen Park will remain open during the repairs, except for the swing set. Access to the playground, multi-purpose court, and ball diamond will be available from the Dickson Street entrance. Parking is available at the Dickson Street entrance for the use of these amenities.