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Issuing of Fire Permits On Hold

ISSUING OF FIRE PERMITS ON HOLD - June 1, 2023 Please note that due to the hot and dry weather, Township will not be issuing any open-air fire permits until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event

Eastern Ontario Health Unit - May 31, 2023

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting high temperatures that are expected to begin on Thursday, June 1 and to last at least two days. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is advising residents of the five Eastern Counties to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Everyone is at risk during a heat event, but health risks are greater for: older adults, infants and young children, people with chronic illnesses, people who work in the...

NOTICE: Water Shutdown: Water St., Bay Rd., Des Chalets St, Court St.

UPDATE: Water Shutdown

Please note, due to the construction on King Street, some residents may experience a water interruption or reduced water pressure on the following dates. Please plan accordingly. 

• Wednesday, May 24, as of 8 a.m.: Water Street
• Thursday, May 25, as of 8 a.m.: Bay Rd and Des Chalets Street
• Thursday, May 25, 6:30 p,m. to 10:30 p,m: Court Street

All residents affected should have already been notified. Thank you for your cooperation.

Main Street Road Closure: May Show Festival

Main Street Road Closure for May Show Festival

Please be advised that Main Street in Vankleek Hill will be closed all the way to Bertha Street, on Sunday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the May Show Festival. Visit the Excellent Events page for information about the May Show Festival programming. Thank you for your cooperation. 

Apraxia Awareness Day 2023

Champlain Township proclaims May 14 as Apraxia Awareness Day.

The Township of Champlain proclaimed May 14 as Apraxia Awareness Day at its meeting April 27, which helps raise awareness for the most severe speech disorder.

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a very misunderstood and very challenging speech disorder that affects nearly 1-in-1,000 children. Without intensive and appropriate speech therapy, children with CAS will not learn to speak. Children with the diagnosis of apraxia of speech...