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Portions of Waterfront Park closed for repairs

Certain areas at Pembroke’s Waterfront Park are closed to the public until repairs are complete.

Following the high winds Tuesday and high water levels, portions of the boardwalk are damaged and barricaded off. The road at the marina office and fuel pumps is also closed to traffic.

The park otherwise remains open.

The City of Pembroke asks the public always respect posted signage.

We thank you for your patience as the City makes these repairs.

Alexander Street entrance to Waterfront Park closed

As of Monday April 28, 2024 the Operations Department have closed Alexander Street at the trestle entrance to the marina.

Due to the rising Ottawa River levels, water has begun to backflow through the stormwater system, creating a small flooding area at that location. As a precaution and to ensure public safety, we have put the closure in place.

Annual Sanitary Sewer Main Cleaning 2025

The City of Pembroke will perform annual sanitary sewer main cleaning from April through November.

Cleaning schedule:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Occasional evenings in the downtown core and higher traffic areas

While crews are working on your street, you may:
-Hear gurgling sounds from your toilets or drains
-See air pressure in the sewer cause water to splash out through your toilets, sinks, and drains

While we are working in your area, we suggest you take...

Annual Water Main Flushing 2025

The City of Pembroke will perform routine flushing of the water main distribution system from April through November.

Flushing schedule:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Occasional evenings in the downtown core and higher traffic areas

Water main flushing starts from the Water Purification Plant working westerly towards city limits and then from Riverside Drive area working easterly towards city limits.

During flushing operations, you may experience:
-a temporary...

Early morning weekend fire displaces one person

The Pembroke Fire Department (PFD) received a report of structure fire on Reynolds Avenue at approximately 2:20 a.m. Saturday, March 22. PFD initially responded with one truck and the duty crew.

The fire was well established on the first and second floors upon arrival. With heavy smoke throughout the structure, PFD began an aggressive fire attack and quickly brought the fire under control. Significant smoke and heat damage was sustained throughout the home.

Working smoke alarms resulted in early...