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CN Police Want You to Stay Safe This Winter

Champlain, December 13, 2024  - A Message From the CN Police

No matter where you live, chances are you will face some challenging driving conditions in the months ahead. Freezing rain, snow, sleet, and whiteouts can make winter driving downright dangerous.
According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there is a spike in railroad crossing collisions during the winter months. This is due to many factors, including:

• Ice and snow making it harder for drivers to stop and manoeuvre their vehicles

Success for 2023 Champlain Christmas Parade

Champlain, December 4, 2023 - The 2023 Champlain Christmas Parade held on December 1st in Vankleek Hill was another great success.  This is the second year that Champlain Township hosts the annual Christmas Parade and it did not disappoint. Over 200 people and 40 floats from local businesses and organizations participated with their lit-up and creatively decorated tractors, trucks, cars and trailers to share in the joy that the season brings.  Although most would have preferred snow to rain,...

2023 Champlain Christmas Parade Details

Champlain, November 24, 2023 - The 2023 Champlain Christmas Parade will be taking place in Vankleek Hill on Friday, December 1st at 6 : 30 p.m.

Community activities will be starting as of 4 p.m. and will include: - Writing letters to Santa with The Review - A meet-and-greet with Santa offered by the Champlain Recreation Department - Crafts and Storytime at The Champlain Public Library - Coffee and hot chocolate offered by, and at Saint-Grégoire School - Collecting of letters to Santa by Canada Post -...

Champlain Township Joins the White Ribbon Campaign

Champlain, November 24, 2023 - Champlain Township Joins the White Ribbon Campaign

At last night's Council meeting, the men of Champlain Council and Champlain Administration took part in the Prescott and Russell White Ribbon Campaign led by Maison Interlude House. This international awareness campaign which runs from November 25 to December 10 during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence aims to rally men and boys as allies in the fight to end gender-based violence and to promote gender...

NOTICE: Vankleek Hill Water Discolouration

Champlain, November 20, 2023 - The water in Vankleek Hill has been tainted yellow since Sunday evening which was caused by the dislodging of residue in watermain pipes from the refilling of fire truck tankers following a barn fire. The water colour is only cosmetic and does not impact health, as confirmed by OCWA’s (Ontario Clean Water Agency) follow-up. Flushing of water for at least 5 minutes may be required to eliminate the water colour issue