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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...

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...

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...

Council Briefs, April 16, 2024

 Parks and Recreation Committee Pembroke Horticultural Society Presentation 

Mrs. Vandersleen and Mrs. Hugli provided an update on the activities of the Pembroke Horticultural Society. Mrs. Elaine Metzger was presented with a gift and the Mayor’s Award in recognition of the many hours and years she volunteered with the Pembroke Horticultural Society and for making such a difference in the City of Pembroke.

Pembroke and Area Airport 2023 Annual Report and Update Presentation

Jennifer Layman and Allan...