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Christmas Letter from the Mayor

A CHRISTMAS LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

Christmas is one of the most wonderful times of the year.  It is a good time to look back with gratitude for what we have and to celebrate the coming year with optimism and enthusiasm.  We are lucky to live in such a great community where everyone contributes to the many good causes in the Champlain Township.

As always, I encourage everyone to shop locally.  It is important to support our local producers, merchants, and artisans to ensure they keep their...

Holiday Season in Champlain!

When the trees are cleared, the weather is gray and the nights are chilly, Champlain is decked out in its brightest lights and preparing to welcome the holiday celebrations.

Gingerbread House Contest

From December 1 to 20, you could be selected as the "Official Champlain Gingerbread House Maker"! Visit our Facebook page @Champlain.ON and post a photo of your gingerbread house in comments under the contest post or send your photo to inforecreation@champlain.ca.

The first 20 families to contact...

Unveiling of the Vankleek Hill Community Patchwork

Unveiling of the Vankleek Hill Community Patchwork

Champlain, November 25, 2021 - Champlain Township Mayor Normand Riopel was present at an event organized by the members of the Arbor Gallery and the Vankleek Hill Mural for the unveiling of the newly painted Vankleek Hill Community Patchwork at the Phil Arber Memorial Garden on November 20, 2021.

The mural can be seen at 10 Main Street, at the corner of Highway 34, on the exterior wall of Totem Roasters. Originally painted by artists Elisabeth Skelly...

2021 Champlain Remembrance Day Ceremonies

The 2021 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 7, 2021, thanks to Hawkesbury Legion.

The importance of a live ceremony honouring our Veterans and their sacrifices is paramount, especially during the 100th anniversary of the Poppy as Canada’s symbol of Remembrance.  As so many other commemorations have been cancelled or delayed by the pandemic, paying...

Get Loud! and “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”

Get Loud! and “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™”

Ghislain Pigeon, Director of Fire Services, is challenging everyone in Champlain Township to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and “Get Loud!” as part of Fire Prevention Week.

Champlain, October 3rd, 2021 - Fire Prevention Week runs from October 3-9 and the Champlain Fire Services is urging everyone in the Township to Get Loud! and “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™”.

By law, every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm...