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Festival Hall Director Rick Wharton announces retirement

After 13 years, Festival Hall @ L’Équinoxe Director Rick Wharton is retiring due to ongoing health concerns. During his tenure, Rick played an integral role in shaping the performing arts scene in Pembroke and the Ottawa Valley.

“Rick’s passion for and commitment to Festival Hall is clear to anyone who has had the chance to speak with him over the past 13 years. He has expanded the theatre’s programming and helped to make Festival Hall a modernized cultural hub in the Ottawa Valley,” said...

Pembroke to honour Jolan Wong with Key to the City

The City of Pembroke will honour sitting volleyball Paralympic bronze medallist Jolan Wong with a Key to the City to recognize her tremendous accomplishments in sport.

Mayor Gervais will present the key to Jolan during the Pembroke Lumber Kings game at the Pembroke Memorial Centre (PMC) Sunday, October 13.

Jolan has had an incredibly successful career in sitting volleyball, achieving bronze medals at the 2015 and 2019 Parapan American Games and a silver medal at the 2022 World Para Volleyball...

Kinsmen Pool repairs nearing end

Repair work at Kinsmen Pool is ongoing but nearing its end.

At the March 19 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting, Council voted to award the contract for the pool repair project, which includes the removal, supply, and replacement and installation of the walls and roof of the existing Butler building.

The pool has been closed since January 5 following reports the facility had progressively worsened over time, as well as concerns about the roof’s ability to handle snow or rain load and heavy...

Planned Temporary Road Closure - First Responders Way

September 26, 2024

Planned Temporary Traffic Disruption Notice for First Responders Way for Renfrew County Ribfest

Effective immediately September 26, 2024, until Monday September 30th at 7:00am First Responders Way will be closed to traffic between Albert Street and Alexander Street for Renfrew County Ribfest.

Only emergency services vehicles will be permitted in this location.  The travelling public is encouraged to use alternate routes.

Emergency Traffic Disruption Notice for Hunter St.

September 26, 2024

City of Pembroke Emergency Traffic Disruption Notice for Hunter Street between Maple Street and Peter Street for Water Valve Repairs

Effective today, September 26, 2024, from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm, Hunter St. from Maple St. to Peter Street will be closed to traffic to facilitate water valve repairs.

The road will be closed to traffic.  Only emergency service vehicles and local traffic will be permitted in this location.  The travelling public is encouraged to use alternate...