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Public Notice - Special Meeting of Council, November 5

Please be advised that a Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers.  Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or board as per Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, a construction contract and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section...

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...

Mayor's Message August 2024

Residents of Pembroke,

I hope you have been enjoying a beautiful summer in the Heart of the Ottawa Valley. Our city and our region have so much to appreciate and celebrate. As you gather with family and friends on this last long weekend of the season, I encourage you to have fun but remain safe. Summer weekends traditionally lead to increased injuries and fatalities due to motor vehicle and boating accidents. With care and caution, we can all have a summer that is both exciting and safe.

I hope...

Former mayor Henry V. Brown dies at 87

The City of Pembroke is mourning the passing of former City of Pembroke mayor and councillor Henry V. Brown, who died on August 25, 2024, at 87 years old.

A devoted educator and business owner in the Pembroke community, he served as Pembroke’s 39th mayor from 1975-1980 in addition to spending many years as a councillor. Under his leadership, Pembroke saw significant and long-lasting change, with the development of the Pembroke and Area Community Centre, the Pembroke Marina, and Festival Hall, in...

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...