Pembroke Observer and News

Bringing local and regional news to the residents of the Upper Ottawa Valley since 1855. Website updated regularly, newspaper published weekly on Thursdays.

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An imminent 2% federal tax hike on alcohol is coming under fire from critics who say it will only worsen Canadians’ affordability challenges and cost jobs. https://t.co/yzXdxh5AkK

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Garrison Petawawa is preparing to introduce a series of security enhancements in the coming months, aimed at more clearly defining operational military areas and spaces accessible to the public. https://t.co/TI9LMYjzUE

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With gas prices surging due to the US war with Iran, @RenfrewCounty staff are doing what they can to cut back on fuel use. https://t.co/nbmXa4PvkM

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OPP warning after $4,000 bank‑investigator scam hits #Petawawa area. Fraudsters posed as bank staff and pushed the victim into a “protect your money” transfer.
Breakdown of how the scheme works and how to avoid it. @canantifraud https://t.co/zejcVoTiqs

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House fire on Greenwood Road in #LaurentianValley leaves four people and two dogs homeless — but alive.
https://t.co/QmJmoM89CT

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Pembroke is rolling out a fresh push to curb distracted driving — and it’s aiming straight at one of the biggest risks on our streets. #UOVOPP #Pembroke @CityPembroke @PembrokeFD @ScottSelle @OPP_ER
https://t.co/qZt1r10aKt

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From Cobden ice to the national stage.
At just 12, Clara McKendry has qualified for the Canadian Youth Long Track Championships — hitting 40 km/h and chasing even bigger dreams. #FastForward @SSC_PVC @ottpacers https://t.co/rs0FgMu2j6

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@BillytheKidPC @ONmunicipal

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The Ontario government is committing more than $38.6 million toward water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in @CityPembroke , Laurentian Valley, @WhitewaterRegio , @TownRenfrew and Bonnechere Valley @MayorJennMurphy @PeterEmon1 https://t.co/xrSiKluwWk

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A house fire on Greenwood Road, east of @CityPembroke near the Quebec turnoff, is causing traffic disruptions Thursday afternoon #LaurentianValley https://t.co/QmJmoM8Hsr

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Petawawa Hall of Fame ready to select class of 2026 https://t.co/OBUiNxnN4f

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Section of Pembroke Street East reduced to one lane, daytime through Friday https://t.co/2g0xVvcO9h

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MWC Monthly Mtg - Oct 16 - https://t.co/ZwofYhZSvd

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Three arrested after police @OPP_ER respond to report of gunshot in #Pembroke https://t.co/mkTL3xxTgv

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Have you seen Megan? OPP investigates #Pembroke disappearance @OPP_News #missingperson https://t.co/tdf0FABcE3

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Long-serving Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski will not seek re-election https://t.co/wrwEFarARW

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

5th annual breakfast with the Detachment Commander.
#UOVOPP Insp. Neufeld and media officers had breakfast with local media to promote open communication.

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Pembroke Fire is responding to a structure fire on Cecil St in Pembroke. This is now a Code 4 Fire, working fire call.

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Special #RemembranceDay exhibits on display at #UpperOttawaValley Heritage Centre on Nov. 9 and 10 https://t.co/BtjMTulZBC

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

#OPPTIME stopped vehicle on Highway 62 near Madoc at 180km/h in posted 80 km/h zone. 17yr old driver charged with stunt and had mom's car towed. 2 children and a dog in the vehicle. #SlowDown #DriveSafe ^am