As we look back on the month that was, here were our top ten most-read stories:
- Whitewater Region and Laurentian Valley townships are among the growing number of municipalities with partial burn bans in effect.
2. Four of Ontario’s largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning.
3. It’s been over a year since 54-year-old Diego Sarria went missing and the search continues
Over a year later – the search continues for Diego Sarria | 104.9 Pembroke Today
4. Facing no fewer financial constraints than the rest of us, Provincial Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has titled his 2024 Budget, “Building a Better Ontario”.
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP breaks down 2024 provincial budget | 104.9 Pembroke Today
5. A trial date has been set for one of two individuals charged with the murder of two teens and the attempted murder of another in 2023 in Pembroke over the Victoria Day weekend.
Trial date set for man charged in 2023 double murder in Pembroke | 104.9 Pembroke Today
6. It’s no secret that drugs, crime and loitering have become a major problem in the City of Pembroke. Now, some area residents are voicing their frustration.
7. It’s been just three years since workers at the Magellan Aerospace plant in Haley Station were on strike but it appears they’re headed back to the picket line
Haley Magellan Aerospace workers set to strike Thursday | 104.9 Pembroke Today
8. The City of Pembroke Parks and Recreation Committee has awarded the design build services and construction repairs of the Kinsmen Pool.
Pembroke secures funding to repair Kinsmen Pool for reopening in the fall | 104.9 Pembroke Today
9. Petawawa Council has updated its land acknowledgment, a statement regularly made at the beginning of council meetings.
Petawawa council refreshes land acknowledgment | 104.9 Pembroke Today
10. Six people have been charged and a large quantity of dangerous drugs seized in a bust that police say could be linked to recent overdoses and overdose-related deaths, in the Pembroke area.
