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Public Works Week Open House

Dive into the exciting world of public works at our free open house. Learn about the work that goes on behind the scenes to provide the services you rely upon every day. Join us for this fun, interactive open house! Learn about the programs, equipment and people who work behind the scenes to keep our lights on, taps flowing, toilets flushing and roads operating smoothly.

This year's event will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, featuring:

• Multiple stations, with interactive displays
• Get up close to trucks, loaders and other heavy duty equipment 
• Test your running speed against our speed camera
• Add your creative touch and help paint a plow blade
• Activities and demonstrations
• BBQ 4:30-6 p.m. (by donation)

Where: 460 River Road
When: 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. 

Would you like to book a tour of the Water Plant or Pollution Control Center?

Tours are being offered at 1:30, 3:30, and 5:30. Pre-registration is required. Please email blowe@pembroke.ca or call 613-735-6821 Ext. 1485 to register.

The City of Pembroke is currently updating its Development Charges By-law. Read the draft by-law here.

The City of Pembroke is inviting quotations from interested Bidders to provide the labour, equipment, and materials necessary to clean approximately 1,000 storm catch basins and storm sewer manholes of various depths within the City of Pembroke.

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 23, 2026.

Electronic submissions are not acceptable.  Quotations will be opened in public. The City will broadcast the opening 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, April 2, 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 16, 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

The City of Pembroke has released its 2026 Development Charges Background Study as part of the process to update development charges and support future growth in the community.

The study outlines anticipated residential and non-residential development over the next 10 years and identifies the infrastructure required to support that growth. It also details how development charges are calculated to help ensure that new development contributes to the cost of services such as roads, parks, emergency services, and transit.

Residents, developers, and stakeholders are encouraged to review the full study to learn more about how growth will be managed and funded in Pembroke.

The full study is available here:

2026 Development Charges Background Study

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

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

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. 

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.

City of Pembroke Council and staff have taken several recent opportunities to advocate for our community’s needs with the Province of Ontario.

In December, the City took part in the Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus Day of Advocacy at Queen’s Park. This group represents the separated (single-tier) municipalities of Eastern Ontario. Early this month, the City had a submission in the Provincial pre-budget consultations with the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, which was held in Pembroke. And, last week, the City attended the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference.

These opportunities allow for one-on-one discussions with Provincial ministers, parliamentary assistants, and key staff, which can lead to stronger cases being made right to the decision makers. Often, these efforts are made in collaboration with regional partners such as the County of Renfrew and neighbouring municipalities. 

Themes of the recent advocacy include:

• Predictable and sustainable funding sources for municipalities, especially regarding asset management and aging infrastructure.
• Rising and unpredictable policing costs due to the OPP billing model, court security, prisoner transfer, and growing demands related to mental health, addictions, and homelessness.
• Extraordinary costs of fire apparatus and equipment/rising acquisition costs.
• MPAC assessment.
• Increased per-capita funding for domestic students attending college or university.
• Announced timelines for the stages of four-laning Highway 417/Highway 17 to Pembroke.
• Stagnant subdivision and how to spur development in rural Ontario.
• Fiscal pressures on municipalities due to a broken funding relationship and provincial underfunding of social and housing services.
• Sportsplex funding.

“The Province is a key partner, and it is very important for us to be in front of these key people to provide the reality and pressures of small municipalities such as Pembroke so that voice is brought to the table when the government is making decisions,” says Mayor Ron Gervais. “We will continue to advocate for Pembroke and our region and maintain our great relationship with MPP Denault to help ensure our growth and viability into the future.”