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Flags at Half-Mast - Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC

Champlain, February 12, 2026 - In recognition of the tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on February 10, 2026, the Township of Champlain has lowered the flags at all municipal buildings to half-mast, in accordance with the national guidelines for half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Sections 10 and 16).

On behalf of Council and staff, we offer our sincere condolences to the families, loved ones, and all those impacted by this heartbreaking event.

Flags will remain at...

Public Notice: Winter Roads Maintenance Update

Due to the ongoing shortage of de-icing salt, our Public Works team will be using more sand on rural roads this winter. Salt will still be applied within village limits, so roads there remain treated as usual. Thank you for driving carefully and adjusting for road conditions.

Ontario Invests $1.5 Million in Critical Water Infrastructure in the Township of Champlain

Champlain, February 9, 2026 — Today, MPP Stéphane Sarrazin met with Mayor Normand Riopel to announce that the Government of Ontario is investing up to $1.5 million in the rehabilitation of water infrastructure in the Township of Champlain.

The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS), which has increased by $700 million for a total of $875 million to support access to safe drinking water, housing, job creation and...

Family Day 2026 in Champlain

Champlain, February 9, 2026 - Family Day 2026 in Champlain!

The Township of Champlain invites residents to celebrate Family Day on Monday, February 16, 2026, with a fun-filled afternoon of activities for all ages at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre and Arena.

From noon to 4:30 p.m., families can enjoy a variety of free activities, including games and interactive fun hosted by the Library, pick-up hockey sessions for youth, and public skating on the arena ice. To keep everyone warm, hot chocolate...

Notice of Special In-Camera Meeting - February 5, 2026

Due to time constraints, Council was unable to review all the agenda items during the In-Camera Meeting held on January 29, 2026.  It will therefore hold an In-Camera meeting on February 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the final item – Amendments to the Personnel Policy.

Dated at the Township of Champlain, this 30th January 2026.

Alison Collard, Municipal Clerk