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Statement from Mayor Ron Gervais

Re: City of Pembroke – Strong Mayor Powers

As Mayor of Pembroke, I acknowledge the recent legislative changes that provide enhanced powers to municipal mayors under Ontario’s Strong Mayor Powers framework. These tools are designed to support the advancement of provincial priorities, such as increasing housing supply and streamlining municipal decision-making.

It is important to note that while these powers are now available to me as mayor, they do not need to be exercised, and any decision to do...

City conducting annual emergency exercise

Please be aware the City of Pembroke is conducting our annual emergency exercise on Wednesday, June 18 from 8 a.m. until around 2 p.m.

The goal of emergency exercises such as these is to better prepare our organization to respond effectively to real-life emergencies. We will put into practise and validate our emergency response plan, our procedures, and our capabilities.

This year’s exercise will be in a drill format. There will be minimal resources deployed meaning there should be little impact...

No concerns with drinking water after Muskrat River spill this weekend

The City of Pembroke, supported by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, is currently investigating a hydrocarbon spill along the Muskrat River that happened over the weekend.

Staff are working to determine the source and absorbent cloth across the river will stay in place until then. Cleanup activities are ongoing, with no further contaminant going into the river.

The drinking water system is producing clean drinking water as usual. There are NO drinking water quality...

Mayor's Message June 2025

There are times when gratitude is not expressed as much as it should be.

Recently, I’ve been reminded that it is important to actively show gratitude for all the people, organizations, associations, and more that work together to make Pembroke the amazing community it is.

The countless hours put in every year by local volunteers is of immeasurable value and I, along with Council, am truly appreciative of that dedication to our community.

Municipalities contend with a lot of pressures – services to...

Traffic Disruption - Stuart Street - Update

June 3, 2025

City of Pembroke Planned Traffic Disruption Notice for Stuart Street Between Forced Road and Third Avenue

Effective immediately, Tuesday June 3 until Friday, June 6, 2025, at 6:30pm Stuart Street between Forced Road and Third Avenue will be closed to traffic to facilitate water service repairs.

Only Emergency Services and local traffic will be permitted in this location.

The City of Pembroke asks that drivers always respect the posted construction signage. Delays can be expected.