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Champlain Township is Looking for a Lead Hand

Township of Champlain, May 3, 2023 - The Township of Champlain is currently seeking to hire a Lead Hand.

Reporting to the Public Works Director, the Lead Hand assists the Director of Public Works in providing coordination and supervision of Public Works staff, preparing, and managing road projects, coordinating road maintenance, and purchasing supplies and equipment. Operates all roads equipment and is responsible for maintaining logbooks regarding equipment operated.

Qualified candidates are...

Champlain Township Has a New Look!

April 28, 2023 Township of Champlain – As part of its 2022-2026 corporate strategic plan and to mark its 25th anniversary, the Township of Champlain has launched the municipality’s new brand, which includes a new logo, branding and colours.

The new logo and colours feature the life connections, the cultural crossroads and the life stage and lifestyle of Champlain. The purpose of the new branding is to ensure residents, businesses, and visitors have access to the people, places, and things that...

Spring Hydrant Flushing 2023

Flushing of the municipal water system will begin on Monday, May 1 and continue through Friday, May 19, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

This procedure will remove accumulated rust from the watermain that may have formed on the pipe walls. The water flow is increased and the water is flushed through the hydrants. Operations are performed using predetermined flushing routes that facilitate a better cleaning. This procedure is essential to ensure optimal system performance and excellent...

New Diaper Grant Program

April 20, 2023, Champlain Township - Champlain Township wants to help new parents!  In an effort to protect the environment, the Township of Champlain is proud to offer $200 per year in financial assistance to purchase at least 10 cloth diapers to families living in Champlain. Cloth diapers are affordable, easy to use and environmentally friendly.

A $200.00 grant will be given per family, per year, per purchase of ten cloth diapers. Families can apply for a diaper grant each year until the...

Power Outage and Flood Watch in Champlain

April 6, 2023, 2:45 p.m. Champlain Township - Although power has been restored to most of the residents of Vankleek Hill, power is still out for many Champlain residents. Those along the river need to be prepared to protect their property in case of flooding.

Power Outage

Updated on Wednesday, April 5, 8:45 pm.

Hydro One advises that Champlain residents should prepare for several hours in the dark as crews focus on 911 calls  like fires or live lines that are down. They then focus on restoring...