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Proclamation for National AccessAbility Week 2025

Whereas the Government of Canada marks National AccessAbility Week from May 25th, 2025 to May 31st, 2025 in Canada; and

Whereas as a part of National AccessAbility Week, Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion, as promoted by Easter Seals Canada, is recognized on May 28th, 2025; and

Whereas over 8 million Canadians have one or more disabilities, including 2.6 million people in Ontario and 90% of Canadians believe people with disabilities are not fully included in society; and

Whereas

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Proclamation for Community Living Month, May 2025

Whereas Community Living Month is a province-wide annual awareness campaign created to promote authentic inclusion with people who have an intellectual disability and their families; and

Whereas there are 52,000 adults with developmental disabilities across Ontario without services, including but not limited to; housing, employment and community connections to name a few; and

Whereas Community Living Renfrew County South has been providing exceptional services and support to people with developmental...

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Flood Warning - April 24, 2025

Flood Warning - Pembroke District
Ottawa River

Thursday, April 24, 2025, 4:00 pm - The Ministry of Natural Resources – Pembroke District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning is in effect for areas along the Ottawa River most noticeably from Pembroke to Britannia. until Friday, May 02, 2025 (if not updated/replaced).

Recent rainfall combined with warmer temperatures has melted most of the remaining snow locally. Remnants of the snowpack through the northern portion of the Ottawa...

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Notice - Hydrant Flushing

The Operations Department will be conducting spring hydrant flushing throughout the Town between May 1st and May 23rd.

During this time, it is possible that the water may appear slightly discoloured within the area being flushed. If discoloured water is detected, please open your COLD water taps and allow the water to run for at least 5 minutes, or until water is clear. The coloured water is not hazardous to health.

For more information, please contact the Operations Dept at 613-623-4231.

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Flood Watch - April 23, 2025

Flood Watch - Pembroke District
Ottawa River

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 4:00 pm - The Ministry of Natural Resources – Pembroke District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect for areas along the Ottawa River most noticeably from Pembroke to Britannia. until Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (if not updated/replaced).

Recent rainfall combined with warmer temperatures has melted most of the remaining snow locally.  Remnants of the snowpack though the northern portion of the Ottawa...

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