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    • Your Town's newsletter is ready

      Stay connected with your Town's latest news by checking the newsletter. English version:https://conta.cc/4hQU3lg

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    • Service Line Warranty Canada (SLWC) Spring Campaign Offer

      Back in September 2022, the Town partnered with SLWC to offer Hawkesbury homeowners protection plans to help cover the potentially expensive repair costs associated with their portion of water and sewer service lines. These plans, offered by SWLC, are used by over 1000 cities, municipalities, and utilities across North America, including over 65 in Ontario.

      The Town of Hawkesbury is letting homeowners know that they may receive a reminder letter regarding these protection plans in the upcoming weeks from SLWC. The letter will again include the Town’s logo to assure that this offering is legitimate.

      Please note that participation is optional and voluntary for homeowners in Hawkesbury and that it is not a Town program. Please visit www.slwofc.ca for frequently asked questions and links to additional information.

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    • 2021 budget process

      The Town of Hawkesbury has started its 2021 budget process. We would like to invite Hawkesbury’s citizens and organizations to participate in this process by sending us your comments, ideas and / or initiatives that you would like to see in the town for 2021.

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    • Public meeting notice- Changing of Bruneau and Pilon street name

      Take notice that the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury will hold a public meeting on the  12th of November 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 600 Higginson Street with the intent to pass a by-law at the            November 12, 2024, regular Council meeting to approve the renaming of existing public streets Bruneau and Pilon to Zoning By-law N° 20–2018 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13.

      The purpose of the renaming is to correct projected street names in a future subdivision development south of Lafrance Crescent due to existing street names known as Bruneau Street and Pilon Street, to have no two streets name the same.

      Consult the complet public notice document for more information. 

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    • Public meeting notice - Zoning Bt-law amendment (157 & 189 John st.)

      Take notice that the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury will hold a public meeting on the 12th of November 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 600 Higginson Street to consider a proposed Amendment to Zoning By-law N° 20–2018 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13.

      The purpose of the application is to rezone Lots 4, 5, 7 and Part of Lot 8, Registered Plan M-21, municipally addressed as 157 and 189 John Street.

      For additional information please read the complete public notice document.

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  • As part of its emergency plan and eager to offer an effective tool of good quality to its citizens, the Town of Hawkesbury has acquired an alert and communication system service WITH NO USER FEE FOR ITS CITIZENS.

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    As part of the planning of municipal infrastructure management, level of service aspect, the administration wishes to conduct a feedback and improvement survey among Hawkesbury residents.

    We encourage you to participate massively in this very inclusive survey.

    You can fill it by clicking here or on on the button below:

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Events

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Dec 2024

Bilingual activity for 4 to 7 year old

7

Dec 2024

Comme and join us for a day of Holiday fun. On December 7, start your day with the Christmas Market at the Sport COmplexe from 9 am to 4 pm. More than 30 vendors will be on site with a little bit of everything for everyone.
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As the construction of our new fire station was undergoing in 2001, our fire department’s crest needed a new look. With the help of a company named Chabo Communications & Design in Hawkesbury, Council members passed a resolution on December 12, 2001 to accept the new logo as presented.

Logo HFD 3 Colours

The Hawkesbury Fire Department operates from one fire station that is located at 780 Spence Avenue (since February 2002) and is home to:

Pumper P1-99

This unit is a 1999 Pumper (Engine) built by Superior Emergency Vehicles. It features a Hale 5000 litres (1050 imperial gallons) per minute pump and carries 3100 litres (700 imperial gallons) of water in its booster tank and a variety of firefighting and rescue equipment.

Pumper P1-96

This unit is a 1996 Pumper (Engine) built by Superior Emergency Vehicles. It features a Hale 5000 litres (1050 imperial gallons) per minute pump and carries 3600 litres (800 imperial gallons) of water in its booster tank and a variety of firefighting and rescue equipment.

Rescue R1-07

This unit is a 1986 used Rescue Unit built by Almonte Firetrucks which was bought in 1991. This truck also received a used 2007 chassis in 2010. Its primary purpose is to transport personnel and equipment to an emergency scene.

Areal A-203

This unit is a used 2003 E-One 95’ platform bought from Techno Fire in 2008. This truck features a Hale 7570 litres (2000 US gallons) per minute pump and carries 1135 litres (300 US gallons) of water in its booster tank and a variety of firefighting equipment.

Caravan P-030

This unit is a 2003 Dodge Caravan bought from Hawkesbury Chrysler and its primary purpose is to Fire Prevention and Public Education.

SUV C-114

This unit a 2014 Dodge Durango bought from Hawkesbury Chrysler in 2014. Its primary purpose is to the Fire Chief.

Pick-up S-116

This unit is a brand new 2016 Dodge Ram Service Truck bought from Hawkesbury Chrysler in August. Its primary purpose is to transport personnel and equipment to an emergency scene. It will also be used to transport personnel to the Ontario Fire College and other areas for training.

You must apply online on our job offers page at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/town-hall/job-offers.

If you do not have an Internet connection, you can still use the one offered during business hours at the Hawkesbury Library at:

550 Higginson St,

Hawkesbury, ON K6A 1H1

Prospective volunteer firefighters must:

  • Be eighteen years of age or older and hold a Secondary School Diploma
  • Be a resident of the Town of Hawkesbury or the place of residence reasonably permits him or her to respond to a fire call in time
  • Have twenty-four hour transportation available (DZ licence would be an asset)
  • Bilingual (English and French, mandatory)
  • Be in excellent physical condition
  • Successfully complete and provide a police background check

Firefighters

Our volunteer firefighters take great pride in belonging to the Hawkesbury Fire Department. Our members are trained in all aspects of firefighting; from hose line advancement to self-contained breathing apparatus, to fire attack, and obtain many other firefighting skills. New recruits join forces with other recruits from Hawkesbury and participate in a joint firefighter training program. At the end of the program, each firefighter transitions to active emergency response duties.

Benefits

There are many benefits to becoming a volunteer firefighter in Hawkesbury. Some of the benefits include:

  • Free Transferrable Training: all firefighting, rescue, CPR, first aid and other emergency training is provided at no cost.
  • Protective Clothing and Equipment: all gear and equipment is provided at no cost.
  • Uniforms: dress and be a part of an organized and dedicated group of people.
  • Competitive Wages.
  • Leadership: there will be opportunities for advancement and responsibility on both the firefighting and support sides of the department.
  • Family: enjoy camaraderie and lifelong friendships.
  • Recognition and Social Activities: take part in the Christmas parade and the firefighters’ gala.
  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: have the benefit of Workplace Safety & Insurance Board and Accident and Sickness Policy through Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS) for you and your family.
  • And So Much More.