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Council Briefs, September 20, 2023

Operations Committee Pembroke Heritage Murals Committee Update Pamela Dempsey provided an update on the activities of the Pembroke Heritage Murals Committee. Mrs. Dempsey was presented with the Mayor's Award and a mural collage in recognition of her many years of chairing and volunteering on the Pembroke Heritage Murals Committee. Pembroke and Area Community Taskforce Presentation Steve Boland provided a presentation regarding the need for a temporary emergency refuge/shelter in the City of...

The City of Pembroke Launches the Parks and Recreation Master Planning Process

The City of Pembroke, in partnership with K.A. Community Consulting, are creating a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The process kicks off this in September and the final plan will be presented to Council in 2024.

A Parks and Recreation Master Plan is a strategic guiding document that will create a framework for recreation within the City and help guide staff and Council in decision making and action that best represents the needs of the community and the Recreation Department. It will...

Public Notice - Special Council Meeting September 5, 2023

City of Pembroke

Public Notice

Please be advised that a Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.  Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on by or on behalf of the municipality [Section 239(2)(k)] of the Municipal Act regarding Waterfront Development.

Council Briefs, August 8, 2023

Combined Committee

Feline Wellness Clinics 
The Combined Committee approved staff to work with the Ontario SPCA representatives to offer feline wellness clinics offering free spay/neuter services to City of Pembroke rescue organizations and ensure all felines obtain a City of Pembroke pet tag. 

By-law to Regulate Recreational Open- Air Burning
Committee directed staff to use the existing by-law but amend the following:

• incorporate ceremonial and sacred fires,
• reflect an updated list of cooking mediums...

Media Release - Traffic Signals at Paul Martin Drive and Bennett Street/Townline Road

City of Pembroke Traffic Signals at Paul Martin Drive and Bennett Street/Townline Road

The traffic signal fault at Paul Martin Drive and Bennett Street/Townline Road has been temporarily rectified.  

Details regarding permanent repair to follow as they are scheduled.