Author of the article: Anthony Dixon Publishing date: Feb 23, 2021 • March 1, 2021 • 3 minute read • Pembroke Deputy Mayor Ron Gervais (centre), his daughter Kaylin, and Councillor Brian Abdallah (left) formed Team Community Garden, the City of Pembroke’s team, raising $1,100 for The Grind through their Coldest Night of the Year Walk. Photo by Submitted photo /jpg, PM Article content We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. UPDATED: Coldest Night of the Year walk raises over $84,000 for The Grind in downtown Pembroke Back to video Maybe it was the good cause, maybe it was the pandemic shining a spotlight on society’s vulnerable people, maybe it was because it was socially distanced outdoor activity and people wanted to get outside — whatever the reason, the 2021 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk was one of the most successful in the local event’s history.