The Pembroke City Council in Ontario will hold a special meeting on March 3, 2026, to discuss a new partnership with the local veterans organization. The meeting will focus on a strategic application from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72 that could change how the city and the branch work together.
The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include a private session where council members will review the specific details of the proposal. Because the branch serves as a major hub for community bookings and local events at its 202 Pembroke St. E. location, any decision on funding or management could affect many families who use the hall.
This proposal comes at a time of renewal for the branch, which held elections for all leadership positions in April 2025. The group has remained active in the community, with member Rick Power recently receiving the Ontario Veterans Award for Community Service Excellence for his work on the Veterans crosswalk project in November 2025.
There is also potential for future collaboration involving the Algonquin College waterfront campus. The college has been focused on supporting veterans and received $60,000 in provincial funding in February 2026 to help military-connected students with their education.
Residents and veterans families are encouraged to look for public announcements following the meeting. The council’s decision will likely clarify the future of the Legion’s downtown presence and how its facilities will be managed for the community in the coming years.
