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City of Pembroke advocates for region at AMO Annual Conference

This week, the City of Pembroke had the opportunity to participate in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference. The conference brings together staff and elected officials from across the province to learn and network as municipal leaders discuss challenges and successes and develop new relationships and partnerships. The City of Pembroke was represented at the conference by Mayor Ron Gervais, Councillor Troy Purcell, and Chief Administrative Officer David Unrau.

Mayor...

Handi-Bus receives new van thanks to funding

The Pembroke and Laurentian Valley Handi-Bus can now offer extended service hours and better door-to-door pickup thanks to funding that supported the purchase of a new passenger van.

Through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Public Transit Infrastructure Stream, the City of Pembroke was awarded funding from both the federal and provincial governments to support the purchase. The City will receive a maximum of $119,000 with the federal government investing $65,000 (40%) and the...

Planned Temporary Traffic Disruption Notice for Leahey Street

City of Pembroke Planned Temporary Traffic Disruption Notice for Leahey Street July 25, 2024

Effective July 25th from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Leahey Street will be closed to traffic between Townline Road and Ellis Avenue for culvert and ditching work. The City of Pembroke asks that drivers respect the posted construction signage at all times.

The travelling public is encouraged to use alternate routes.

We thank you for your patience as the City of Pembroke continues to improve our infrastructure.

New lights brighten up The Rapids Skate Park

Local skateboarders can now enjoy a better and longer skating day thanks to a collaborative effort that has brought new lights to The Rapids Skate Park in downtown Pembroke.

Spearheaded by Colony Skate Shop’s Tanner Hogan and Deputy Mayor Brian Abdallah, the project brought together partners in the City of Pembroke Parks and Recreation Department, Ottawa River Power Corporation (ORPC), and an anonymous donor to bring it accomplish it.

Four new solar-powered lights, paid for by the Parks and...

Pembroke honours Jason Blaine with Key to the City

For his ongoing commitment to supporting local charities and making the community a better place with over $1 million raised, the City of Pembroke has honoured Jason Blaine with a Key to the City. Mayor Ron Gervais surprised Jason with the Key this evening during his 10th annual Jason Blaine Celebrity Charity Golf Classic.

Mayor Gervais introduced the presentation, “the presentation of a key to an individual by a municipality is the highest honour that can be bestowed. It is a beloved symbol of...