News and Public Notices

Champlain, January 26, 2022 - The year 2022 will mark the 225th anniversary of the founding of Vankleek Hill and organizers with the Vankleek Hill Historical Society are looking to mark the occasion at events throughout the year with the HOPE 225 project.
Champlain Township Council and Administration were honoured to participate in the unveiling of the project logo at the January 13, 2022, regular meeting . The logo was designed by Miss Reagan Hall, a seventh-grade...
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Hawkesbury, January 20, 2022 – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorist to slow down and adjust their driving for the road and weather conditions.
Between, January 1, 2022 and January 20, 2022, officers from the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 39 motor vehicle collisions. 
 Motor Vehicle Collisions with animals – 5
 Motor Vehicle Collisions...
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Grants for Businesses For Small Businesses That Are Subject to Closure Under the Modified Step Two of Roadmap to Reopen The Ontario government is providing targeted relief for businesses and people impacted by the current public health measures aimed at blunting the spread of the Omicron variant. As part of this plan, the government is introducing a $10,000 grant for eligible businesses that are subject to closures under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen and...
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With the holiday season and winter weather upon us, the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) is reminding everyone about the importance of fire safety as Ontarians get together with friends and family to celebrate.
“As we look forward to the holiday season, it is important that we each take steps to ensure our homes and loved ones are safe,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. “Fire safety experts remind us that household activities can result in fires. To...
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A CHRISTMAS LETTER FROM THE MAYOR
Christmas is one of the most wonderful times of the year.  It is a good time to look back with gratitude for what we have and to celebrate the coming year with optimism and enthusiasm.  We are lucky to live in such a great community where everyone contributes to the many good causes in the Champlain Township.
As always, I encourage everyone to shop locally.  It is important to support our local producers, merchants, and...
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