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COVID-19 Updates
The City of Pembroke is continuing to monitor the situation regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with the guidance of government and healthcare professionals across the province and the country. Throughout this situation, the City’s goal is to safeguard the continuity of Pembroke services that support the safety and well-being of our residents while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.
All City of Pembroke offices are now open to the public. Members of the public are encouraged to continue contacting City of Pembroke staff by email and telephone where possible. When visiting in-person it is recommended that individuals call ahead and book an appointment with city staff. All offices have posted entry guidelines including wearing a mask, passing a health screening self-assessment, maximum occupancy and the use of hand sanitizer.
The Pembroke Memorial Centre, the Pembroke and Area Community Centre (Pem Ice II), Kinsmen Pool and The Bark Park are open with strict health and safety guidelines.
City staff will continue to be availible by phone and email. To speak to a staff member please call 613-735-6821 or email pembroke@pembroke.ca between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Countil has resumed in-person meetings. Residets are encouraged to livestream the meetings on the City’s YouTube Channel.
If you have health questions regarding COVID-19, please refer to the Renfrew County & District Health Unit COVID-19 website, or call them at 613-735-8654 or contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
To receive email updates on changes made to the City's website (including the updates to this page), please subscribe to our website mailing. During the pandemic, updates will be emailed once per day.
This section contains information on federal and provincial government updates as they relate to COVID-19. To see all the recent updates please click on the header of this section.
- Students to resume in-person learning on January 25 in Renfrew County (January 20)
- Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency (January 12)
- Province Extends Online Learning Until January 25 (January 7)
- Canada's COVID-19 Immunization Plan (December 2020)
- Ontario begins rollout of COVID-19 Vacine (December 11)
- CERB Closed - Information on other supports (December 2)
- Update to Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework (November 16)
- Ontario's new limits on social gatherings (September 19)
- COVID-19 reopening schools in Ontario (August 19)
- Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities Fund
This section contains general updates from the City of Pembroke and other organizations as it relates to COVID-19.
- City of Pembroke COVID-19 Operations Update (Feb. 10)
- City of Pembroke COVID-19 Operations Update (Jan.14)
- City of Pembroke Prepares for Provincewide Shutdown (Dec. 23)
- Information on the Government of Canada's COVID-19 One-time tax-free payment for seniors (July 9)
- City Offices Reopen to the Public (June 15)
This section contains guidance and information from the Refrew County District Health Unit and other heath-related updates. Click the header of the section for all health-related updates on COVID-19.
- Government Changes to the COVID-19 School and Child Care Screening Tool (February 22)
- RCDHU Update - COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out (February 3)
- RCDHU The State of COVID-19 in Renfrew County and District (January 21)
- RCDHU Update - COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout (January 12)
- RCDHU enacts the Section 22 Order for Self-Isolation (October 30)
- RCDHU How to Safely Navigate Halloween During COVID-19 (October 22)
- Video Update from Dr. Cushman, RCDHU (September 30)
- RCDHU Letter to Residents (July 14)
- RCDHU Letter to Operators (July 14)
- Health Unit Annouces Regional Approach to Mandatory Masks (July 6)
- Health Unit Recommends Getting Tested If You Develop COVID-19 Symptoms (June 8)
This section provides information regarding City of Pembroke Parks and Recreation updates.
The Parks and Recreation department office will open to the public on February 16. Any Parks and Recreation invoices or fees are able to be paid over the phone. The department office is available to the public via phone or email at 613-735-6821 ext. 1501 or recreation@pembroke.ca.
The following amenities and services are currently open:
- Kinsmen Outdoor Rink
- Rotary Outdoor Rink
- All parks and playgrounds
- The Bark Park
- Kinsmen Pool (for limited programming)
- Pembroke Memorial Centre (for walking)
- Pem Ice II (for regular ice schedule and public skating)
In this section you will find information and tools to assist with the return to school and daycare.
The Building, Planning and By-Law Department will open to the public on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Should you have questions regarding building permits, please contact the Chief Building Official via email or phone at 613-735-6821 ext. 1331.
Should you have questions regarding planning matters, please contact the department be email or phone at 613-735-6821 ext. 1304.
This section contains the monthly message from Mayor LeMay to residents.
Pembi wants you to continue to enjoy the City of Pembroke and its amenities while being safe. Check out Pembi's weekly newsletter in this section to see how you can stay busy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- February 26 Text Edition
This section contains links to information on programs and services offered at the federal, provincial and local level of government. Click the header for the full list.
Please head to our COVID-19 Resources for Business page (under "Business" heading) for information on government support, funding, business toolkits and more.
The Parks and Recreation department ran a Thank You Thursday video series initiative to identify those in our community who, through acts of selflessness, generosity, kindness, and heroism, contributed to Pembroke during the early stages of the pandemic.
