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2025 Remembrance Day Ceremonies

The 2025 Champlain Remembrance Day Ceremonies will be conducted at L'Orignal Cenotaph in L'Orignal Park at 11 a.m. and at Vankleek Hill Cenotaph in Town Square Park at 2:00 p.m. on November 9, 2025, thanks to the Hawkesbury Legion.

At 11:00 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month, a moment of silence will be observed to honour all who have fallen and acknowledge those who have served for our freedom. Lest we forget.

Wreaths

​Laying of the wreaths is typically a significant part of the Remembrance...

Champlain is Hiring a Winter Patroller and Equipment Operator

Champlain, October 31, 2025 -  Champlain Township is Hiring a Winter Patroller and Equipment Operator

The Township of Champlain requires a Winter Patrol and Equipment Operator to work split shifts on weekends from November to end of March or beginning of April:

Hours of Work: Saturday and Sunday: 2 AM to 6 AM and four (4) hour afternoon shifts at times as agreed to with the employer.  Some additional hours might be required from time to time.

For more information about the job posting and to apply,...

Fall Organic Waste Collection 2025

REMINDER: Fall Organic Waste Collection - November 3 to 9 Yard waste must be at the curbside before Monday, 6 a.m. Collection will not occur at the same time as regular garbage collection. Please note that the municipal landfill closes on November 8, but residents can bring their 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 on Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon.
More info: www.champlain.ca/garbage

Water & Sewer Bills Pick Up Options – Canada Post Strike

Champlain, September 7, 2025 - UPDATE: Water & Sewer Bills – Canada Post Strike 

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, water and sewer bills cannot be delivered by mail. For residents who are not registered for e-billing, the following options are available to access your bill:

1. Pick up your bill in person

• Town Hall – 948 Pleasant Corner Rd. East, Vankleek Hill

  • Bills for all wards are available here. Business hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m,, Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Building Office – 925...

Champlain Fire Services Open House 2025

Champlain, October 1, 2025 - Champlain Fire and Emergency Services Open House 2025 

Champlain Fire and Emergency Services is opening its doors to the community for an Open House on Thursday, October 16, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at both the L’Orignal Fire Hall (11 Main Street East) and the Vankleek Hill Fire Hall (10 Elgin Street).

This family-friendly event is a unique opportunity to learn more about the important work our firefighters do to keep our community safe. Visitors can:

• Meet & Greet with...