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City of Pembroke Planned Temporary Traffic Disruption Notice to Bennett Street - Sept 21 2022

For the protection of the travelling public due to construction activities, effective today, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, until further notice, Bennett Street will be closed to southbound traffic from Everett Street, River Road, and Townline Road. Access to Bennett Street local traffic will only be via Boundary Road.

The City of Pembroke asks that drivers always respect the posted construction signage. The traveling public is encouraged to use alternate routes.

You are also reminded that the businesses...

Mayor's Message - September 1

Dear residents of Pembroke,

September brings a changing of the seasons and an opportunity to reflect on this summer. We had an eventful summer with many local activities and events returning after two years away. Just in the last month, residents and visitors have been able to experience Culture Fest (including the Pembroke Public Library’s Multicultural Festival), Water and Dirt Festival (including the Upper Ottawa River Race and SXS Roll Forever Skateboard Competition, the Youth Try-It Day End...

National Forest Week 2022 Declaration

This September, municipalities across Canada are participating in National Forest Week from September 18-24, 2022.

This one-week campaign that takes place during the last week of September each year challenges Canadians across the country to learn more about the forest sector and its significance to Canada’s culture, history, and future, while also supporting a greater recognition of forests as a valuable, renewable and green resource.

The theme this year "Canada’s Forests: Solutions for a Changing...

Heat warning for Pembroke

The City of Pembroke is issuing a heat warning extending to Friday, July 22, 2022.

A heat warning is issued through Environment Canada when very high temperatures or humidity conditions are expected to pose a higher risk of heat illnesses such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Daytime high temperatures reaching nearly 31 Celsius with humidex factors in the upper thirties are expected today and tomorrow.

Extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death. Young children,...

City of Pembroke commemorates former councillor Terry O'Neill

The City of Pembroke is lowering its flags to half-mast to commemorate former councillor Terry O’Neill, who passed away this week at the age of 90.

Former Councillor O’Neill shared a passionate dedication and devotion to Pembroke and the people living here. From 1994 until 2014, he served as a councillor on Pembroke’s City Council. Throughout his years in office, he was the chair of the Planning and Waterfront Committee, the chair of the Recreation, Culture and Youth Committee, and the vice-chair...