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By virtue of the power vested in me

I Do Hereby Declare

April 2026

as

  Earth Month

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas each of us locally and globally, is affected by ever worsening environmental degradation, global health issues, climate change, food and water insecurities and which are becoming more critical each year; and

Whereas our actions while meeting the needs of the present, must not compromise the needs of future generations and must encourage collective responsibility for our natural environment; and

Whereas the City of Pembroke is committed to informed decision-making within all departments to adopt best practices toward a greener and more sustainable future that balances our natural and built environments; and

Whereas Earth Day and its extension Earth Month, is an annual global event promoting a renewed focus on the constant need for environmental awareness, strong sustainability actions, and the implementation of sound stewardship efforts; and

Whereas Earth Month, offers time for all citizens, businesses, institutions, and organizations to further their environmental awareness and to increase their environmental actions, sustainability programs and initiatives.

Therefore, be it resolved that I, Ron Gervais, Mayor of the City of Pembroke, proclaim April, 2026 as Earth Month throughout Pembroke and encourage all citizens, businesses, institutions and organizations to participate in action-oriented activities to protect and enhance the environment and our local ecology and to celebrate the Earth!

Dated in the Mayor’s Office this 17th day of March 2026

Ron Gervais

Mayor, City of Pembroke

The City of Pembroke is inviting quotations from interested Bidders to provide the labour, equipment, and materials necessary the crushing and stockpiling of reclaimed asphalt pavement and granular at the City’s Quarry Road Stockpiling area, located at 290 Quarry Road, Pembroke, ON.

A mandatory site visit will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Hard copy sealed quotations, clearly marked as to contents and on forms supplied by the City, will be received by Ms. Marsha Hawthorne, Purchasing Manager/Deputy Treasurer, City of Pembroke, Operations Department, 460 River Road, Pembroke, ON, K8A 1A1 until 2:00:59 p.m., Local Time, Thursday April 9, 2026.

Electronic submissions are not acceptable.  Quotations will be opened in public and the opening will also be broadcast by way of a Microsoft Teams meeting.  Unofficial bid results will be emailed to all those who submitted bids, shortly after closing.  Language of tender submissions is English.

Complete quotation documents, in an electronic PDF version, may be obtained through email request to purchasing.  Documents will be available for distribution beginning on Thursday, March 19, 2026, during regular office hours (7:30 am to 4:00 pm).

All questions relating to this quotation will be received in writing up to and no later than 12:00 p.m. local time on Thursday April 2, 2026. 

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotations.  The lowest or any quotation will not necessarily be accepted.

Ms. Marsha Hawthorne
Purchasing Manager/Deputy Treasurer
City of Pembroke
Operations Department
460 River Road
Pembroke, ON K8A 1A1
Telephone: (613) 735-6821 ext. 1408

Email

City of Pembroke

Public Notice

Please be advised that a Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss the Official Plan Preliminary Report.

V .Charbonneau

Clerk

City of Pembroke

CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE

TENDER FOR D’ARCY STREET RECONSTRUCTION (MURRAY ST TO CHRISTIE ST)

TENDER CONTRACT NO. T-26-07

Hard copy sealed tenders, clearly marked as to contents and on forms supplied by the City, will be received by Ms. Marsha Hawthorne, Purchasing Manager/Deputy Treasurer, City of Pembroke, Operations Department, 460 River Road, Pembroke, ON, K8A 1A1 until 2:00:59 PM, LOCAL TIME, Thursday April 2, 2026.

Electronic submissions are not acceptable.  Tenders will be opened in public. The City will broadcast the tender opening by way of a Microsoft Teams meeting.  Unofficial bid results will be emailed to all those who submitted bids, shortly after tender closing.  Language of tender submissions is English.

The general scope of work consists of reconstruction of D’arcy Street from Murray Street to Christie Street. The reconstruction includes asphalt removal, granulars, paving, concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter works, structure adjustments, driveway/entrance reinstatement, landscaping reinstatement, and line painting. Anticipated date of construction completion is July 31, 2026.

Complete tender documents, in an electronic PDF version, may be obtained through email request to purchasing.  Tender sets will be available for pick-up beginning on Thursday, March 12, 2026, during regular office hours (7:30 am to 4:00 pm).

All questions relating to this tender request will be received in writing up to and no later than 12:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The successful bidder will be required to file with the City of Pembroke the specified bonds and insurance within ten (10) business days of being awarded the Contract.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders.  The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Ms. Marsha Hawthorne, Purchasing Manager/Deputy Treasurer
City of Pembroke
Operations Department
460 River Road
Pembroke, ON K8A 1A1
Telephone: (613) 735-6821 ext. 1408

Email

Sealed tenders, plainly marked as to contents, will be received by the Purchasing Manager/Deputy Treasurer, City of Pembroke, Operations Department, 460 River Road, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 1A1, until 2:00:59 PM, LOCAL TIME, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2026.

For the main electrical service replacement at the Pembroke Memorial Centre (PMC) located at 393 Pembroke Street West, including the removal of the existing interior vault transformers, installation of new exterior pad mount transformer, partial parking lot restoration, primary and secondary duct banks, new service entrance equipment and power distribution system upgrade/modifications.

A mandatory job showing for bidders will be held on the date listed below. Please meet at front entrance to the PMC building. Job Showing: 9:00AM, LOCAL TIME, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th, 2026.

Tenders will be opened in public and broadcast by way of a Microsoft Teams meeting. Unofficial bid results will be emailed to all those who submitted bids, shortly after tender closing. Language of tender submission is English.

Complete tender documents may be obtained digitally from Jp2g Consultants Inc., on a payment of non-refundable cost of $25.00 per set by emailing their office as noted below, after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday March 5th, 2026. Cheques should be made payable to Jp2g Consultants Inc. and sent to their Pembroke office by mail. Upon receipt of payment, an email will be returned with the link and password where the documents, drawings and any future addenda may be retrieved.

All questions relating to this tender request will be received in writing up to and no later than 12:00pm (noon) local time on Thursday March 19th, 2026.

The successful Bidder will be required to file with the City of Pembroke the specified bonds and insurance within ten (10) days of being awarded the Contract.

The procurement of goods and services specified in the tender documents is subject to the provision of the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Corporation Agreement (OQTCA).

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Email for tender document registration: tenders with the subject line “Tender Request – PMC Electrical Transformer”

Mr. Patrick Scissons, C.E.T.
Senior Project Manager | Electrical Technologist
Jp2g Consultants Inc.
12 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6W5
Telephone: (613) 735-2507

By virtue of the power vested in me

I Do Hereby Declare

March, 2026

as

Amyloidosis Awareness Month

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones; and

Whereas Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body.  Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal; and

Whereas Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions and the disease can be challenging to diagnose; and

Whereas Amyloidosis often affects people who are older or middle aged; however, younger people have been diagnosed with this disease; and

Whereas some of the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis can include shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, swelling in the ankles and legs, numbness in the hands and feet, foamy urine, carpal tunnel syndrome, bruising around the eyes, and an enlarged tongue; and

Whereas early diagnosis can lead to better outcomes for both patients and their families; and

Whereas raising awareness about all the amyloidosis diseases, including hereditary and non-hereditary forms of the disease, can contribute to the building of healthier communities across Canada.

Therefore, be it resolved that I, Ron Gervais, Mayor of the City of Pembroke, do hereby proclaim March 2026, as “Amyloidosis Awareness Month” in the City of Pembroke.

Dated in the Mayor’s Office this 3rd day of March 2026

Ron Gervais

Mayor, City of Pembroke

Please be advised that a Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.  Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to discuss advice a strategic partnership application – Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72, as per Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act. 

Please be advised that a Special Finance and Administration Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers regarding 273 Victoria Street – Finalization of Minutes of Settlement.

Hard copy sealed tenders, clearly marked as to contents and on forms supplied by the City, will be received by Ms. Marsha Hawthorne, Purchasing Manager/Deputy Treasurer, City of Pembroke, Operations Department, 460 River Road, Pembroke, ON, K8A 1A1 until 2:00:59 p.m., Local Time, Thursday February 26, 2026.

Electronic submissions are not acceptable.  Tender will be opened in public and the City will broadcast the tender opening by way of a Microsoft Teams meeting.  Unofficial bid results will be emailed to all those who submitted bids, shortly after tender closing.  Language of tender submissions is English.

Complete tender documents, in an electronic PDF version, may be obtained through email request to purchasing.  Tender documents will be available for distribution beginning on Thursday, February 5, 2026, during regular office hours (7:30 am to 4:00 pm).

All questions relating to these tender requests will be received in writing up to and no later than 12:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders.  The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

The City of Pembroke is receiving $28.7 million in provincial funding to make important upgrades to the water system and support future growth.

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault announced the funding on behalf of Premier Doug Ford and Acting Minister of Infrastructure Todd McCarthy at Pembroke’s water treatment plant today, as part of a total of $38.6 million in projects across the riding being funded through the Province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream.

It is believed to be the single largest grant the City of Pembroke has ever received.

“[This investment] will go a long way toward maintaining critical infrastructure across our riding,” MPP Denault said. “Through ongoing advocacy with our municipal partners, these investments in water and wastewater systems will protect existing homes and help unlock future growth.”

Pembroke’s project will expand the existing water storage reservoir, build a new trunk watermain connecting the City with the Township of Laurentian Valley, and complete the design of a new water tower. This work addresses an existing water storage deficit, protecting current homes by reducing related risks, as well as allows for future growth through development in both Pembroke and Laurentian Valley.

“Water is critical to all communities, and we are thrilled this funding will support the City of Pembroke to protect the drinking water network for years to come, as well as allow for future growth both here and in Laurentian Valley,” said Mayor Ron Gervais. “[Today] proves that municipalities and the Province working together can achieve great things for all our residents and businesses.”

The project will cost about $39.4 million. The Province’s grant covers 73% of the cost with the remaining being covered by the City of Pembroke and the Township of Laurentian Valley using the Water Services Agreement the municipalities share.

“In order to have new infrastructure and in order to have new subdivisions, which we're trying to do, we need support from the Province,” said Township of Laurentian Valley Mayor Steve Bennett. “Today shows that support big time. It's great that we can all proceed with the safety of having a new reservoir, having a new trunk line, and that we can move on for development, not only Laurentian Valley, but the City of Pembroke, [too].”

The project must be completed by March 31, 2029. Work will start in the spring of 2026.