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The Township of Champlain is looking for a Director of Daycare Services

The Township of Champlain is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Director of Daycare Services. For more information, visit our Career and Volunteer page. Sign up to receive all of Champlain Township's job postings by clicking on Receive email updates at the bottom of the Career and Volunteer page

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Daycare Services is responsible to oversee all aspects of the daycare services including...

Mayor Normand Riopel appointed as Warden of the UCPR for 2023

L’Orignal, November 23, 2022 – During the annual swearing-in ceremony held earlier this evening, Mr. Normand Riopel, Mayor of the Township of Champlain, was acclaimed Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) for the year 2023. On the same occasion, the Mayors from the region were sworn in as Members of the Council for the 2022 to 2026 term.

As a politician who has been involved in the community for over 30 years and a former owner of a local hardware-fastener...

Book on Every Bed

For over 10 years, the Champlain Library has been providing children with a new book at Christmas through the “Book on Every Bed” campaign.

The Library is looking for donations of new books so that children whose families are recipients of Christmas baskets from the Vankleek Hill and L’Orignal Food Banks will wake up Christmas morning with a book on his or her bed.

If you would like to get in on the Christmas spirit by donating a new book to “A Book on Every Bed” please call the Champlain...

Township of Champlain Welcomes its Newly Elected Council

Township of Champlain, November 17, 2022 – The Township of Champlain’s newly elected Council held its inaugural meeting Tuesday, November 15 at the Council Chambers of Champlain Township. Mayor and Councillors took their declaration of office and were formally sworn in for the 2022-2026 term by the Municipal Clerk.

Champlain’s 2022-2026 Municipal Council will see Mayor Normand Riopel return for his second term, alongside five incumbent Councillors and three new members in Wards two and three:

• Ward...

The Township of Champlain Receives a Major Donation

The Township of Champlain Receives a Major Donation of $60,000 From the Knights of Columbus of L’Orignal St-Jean Baptiste

Champlain Township, November 10, 2022 - It is with great gratitude that the Township of Champlain announces a contribution of $60,000 from the Knights of Columbus Council of St. Jean Baptiste from L'Orignal.

A portion of these funds will be used to convert and maintain a brand new pedestrian trail, formerly known as Roland Road, which will close the loop between Des Chalets Street...