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City of Pembroke and Community Mourns Loss of Jamie Bramburger

The City of Pembroke is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Jamie Bramburger, a dedicated community leader whose passion, generosity, and unwavering commitment to our city touched countless lives.

Jamie was a driving force behind numerous community initiatives, with a legacy spanning education, broadcasting, economic development, and philanthropy. He played a pivotal role in the effort to build Algonquin College’s Waterfront Campus, creating opportunities for generations of students and...

Negotiations for the Sale of 273 Victoria Street Ongoing

The City of Pembroke confirms that as of February 25, 2025, negotiations for the sale of 273 Victoria Street to The Grind Pembroke are ongoing. This sale fulfills the City's contractual obligations. This decision follows a thorough legal review, which determined that the sale is in the City’s best financial interest.

Recognizing concerns raised by residents regarding disruptions in the surrounding neighbourhood, the City and The Grind have agreed to enhanced accountability measures and community...

Pembroke Council adopts 2025 budget

The City of Pembroke adopted its 2025 budget at the February 18 meeting of Council.

Following four days of deliberations by the Finance and Administration Committee and a public budget meeting, the 2025 budget reflects a levy increase after growth of 8.98% and a municipal tax rate increase of 8.92%. As a single-tier municipality, this all-inclusive rate represents the full tax rate change that will affect Pembroke ratepayers, including County of Renfrew services.

While the price of homes has...

Significant weather event for February 12

Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning. Winter storm expected today into Thursday afternoon with amounts near 30-40 cm with near zero visibility at times in areas of heavy and blowing snow. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

As per Regulation 239/02 of the Municipal Act 2001, The City of Pembroke is declaring a significant weather event affecting all roads within the City boundaries, due to the forecast for significant snowfall, a long...

Pembroke to launch new transit service this summer

Public transit is returning to Pembroke in 2025. Council approved the introduction of a new on-demand transit service for City residents on January 21, with an initial start this summer and a full launch in September.

Operating as Ottawa River Transit, this service will be different from the traditional fixed-route service of the 1990s. Using the latest technology, this new service will operate on demand, where transit-specific software selects the best route to take people where they want to go...