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Mayor's Message

Special message from Mayor Normand Riopel

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Dear Residents,

As Mayor of Champlain Township, I would like to take this moment to congratulate all the residents of Champlain Township. I am very proud to see the collective sense of responsibility and solidarity in our beautiful community. The streets are empty; a sign that people are following the Eastern Ontario Health Unit’s instructions and are staying at home. I invite you to continue to do the right thing and to remain confident.

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Water Safety Statement — Lower Ottawa River

Water Safety Statement — Lower Ottawa River

March 30, 2020 — A Water Safety Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River. Based on current snow cover and weather forecast, it’s anticipated that levels and flows from Arnprior to Hawkesbury will remain within the normal range of fluctuations associated with the spring freshet period.

The Ottawa River Regulating Committee indicates that with warming temperatures and forecasted precipitation, increases in flows and levels are expected...

Message to Business owners

Message to Business owners

It’s an unsettling time right now for many business owners in our community. It’s more important than ever to support local and small businesses.

In order to help businesses in our community, we created a space called Business Resources on our Website. We are always looking for new resources to help businesses and we will update it as soon as new information comes in.

We acknowledge and greatly appreciate the vital role of essential services workers and we recognise that many...

COVID-19 - State of Emergency

COVID-19 - State of Emergency

United Counties of SD&G, United Counties of P&R and City of Cornwall Declare State of Emergency Over Spread of COVID-19
2020-03-26

In response to growing concerns over COVID-19 in Eastern Ontario, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G), the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and the City of Cornwall have declared a state of emergency today as of 4:00 PM in an effort to slow the spread of this highly contagious virus.

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COVID-19 Garbage and Recycling

COVID-19 GARBAGE AND RECYCLING
IMPORTANT UPDATE
March 25, 2020

Please note that the weekly garbage and recycling collection will continue to be picked up as per the regular collection schedule.

As a result of COVID-19 and in consideration of the health and safety of staff and residents, the Household Hazardous Waste and Spring Garbage Collections have been cancelled.

Garbage collection – as usual
Recycling collection – as usual
Household Hazardous Waste collection (May 2, 2020) – CANCELLED
Spring Garbage...