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Call to governments to support the Gig Project to bring Fibre to the Home

MAYORS, REEVES, WARDENS CALL ON FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT THE EORN GIG PROJECT TO BRING FIBRE TO THE HOME

On May 4, 59 heads of Council from across eastern Ontario gathered for a virtual meeting and voiced overwhelming support for the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Gig Project, which aims to connect homes and businesses across the region with ultra-fast internet speeds. 

These municipal leaders are joining the Chairs of EORN, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC)...

Grill safely this barbecue season

GRILL SAFELY THIS BARBECUE SEASON

Champlain Township, May 5, 2021 - With the barbecue season under way across Ontario, Champlain Fire Department recommends taking a few safety precautions before grilling that first meal this summer.

“Barbecuing is one of the great pleasures of summer and the fire service wants to make sure everyone enjoys the season safely,” said Ghislain Pigeon, Director of Fire Services. “Before you fire it up for the first time this year, check and clean your...

10 trees a year - a young Champlain resident's initiative

CHARLIE'S TREES

Wednesday, April 28 - Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Burroughs had the great pleasure to meet 7-year-old Charlie Kazak, accompanied by his family bubble, on Tuesday, April 27 at Mill Park. With his shovel, fertilizer, potting soil and tree, Charlie came ready to plant a tree at the municipal park in Vankleek Hill. With the help of family members, Charlie dug, cleaned and prepared the ground for his beautiful pine tree.

Charlie Kazak, 7 years old, recently moved to Champlain from...

National Day of Mourning

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING 

On April 28, the Township of Champlain administration paused for a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. to honor those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job.

"The National Day of Mourning is not only a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy, but also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses and deaths." - Canadian Centre...

Stephens & St-Denis Streets Reconstruction

STEPHENS STREET & ST. DENIS STREET RECONSTRUCTION

This notice is to advise you that Cornwall Gravel Co. Ltd. will soon be reconstructing Stephens Street and St. Denis Street. Construction is expected to start in mid-May and end in October.

EVB Engineering will be representing Champlain Township throughout the project.

More specifically, the project will include:

• Full depth reconstruction of both streets and concrete curbs,
• Localized repairs to the existing storm sewers, sanitary sewers & laterals,