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News and Notices

    • Extraordinary meeting on March 20

      Notice of Special Meeting of the Municipal Council

      We wish to inform you that an special meeting of the municipal council is scheduled for March 20, 2024, at 4:00 PM and will be held virtually. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a topic related to a zoning amendment by-law.

      Community members interested in attending this meeting can watch it virtually at the following link: Extraordinary Meeting of March 20.

      Sincerely,

      Town of Hawkesbury Clerk's Office

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    • Community support program

      Press Release: Opening of the Application Period for Organizational Support in Hawkesbury

      Hawkesbury, Fébruary 8th 2024

      The City of Hawkesbury is pleased to announce the launch of the application period for the organizational support program for citizens' committees and organizations. This program aims to provide significant support in terms of municipal infrastructure, administrative assistance, financial aid, and logistical support to events impacting the residents of the community. The assistance granted will be determined based on the number of requests and the scope of the event presented.

      Application Process:Interested organizations are invited to submit their applications using the dedicated form, accessible via the following link [insert link]. The deadline for applications is set for March 31, 2024. It is imperative that all required information be provided in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

      Types of Support Offered:Municipal Infrastructure: Free access to public facilities for holding events or storage purposes.Administrative Assistance: Copying or scanning services.Financial Support: Financial aid to cover certain costs related to the event.Logistical Support: Assistance in retaining the services of certain employees during the event. Promotion of the event on the City's platforms in accordance with established organizational policies.

      Message from Mayor Robert Lefebvre:"We are thrilled to renew our commitment to community organizations and citizens' committees in Hawkesbury. This initiative aims to strengthen our community by supporting events that enrich the lives of our residents. By collaborating together, we contribute to the dynamism and vitality of our city."

      For more information and/or to submit your application, please contact RegularLabs.EmailProtector.unCloak("ep_2c81432e");RegularLabs.EmailProtector.unCloak("ep_2f873090", true); you can find this application at the following link Annexe_B_-_Formulaire_de_demande_de_soutien.pdf

      The City of Hawkesbury looks forward to receiving proposals from local organizations and is excited to continue supporting community initiatives that positively shape our community.

      For press inquiries or interviews, please contact: RegularLabs.EmailProtector.unCloak("ep_5d7c3848");

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    • Emergency repair on the water distribution system

      NOTICE

      409 TO 549 GLADSTONE STREET

      1460 LANSDOWNE STREET

      1505 & 1525 ABERDEEN STREET

       

      This notice is to inform you that there will be emergency municipal infrastructure work, February 1, 2024, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please follow the signs in order to detour the working zone.

      Also, during this time, a water interruption will occur which can cause a reddish colouring of the water. Before any use of water, we recommend that you verify if the water is coloured. If the water is coloured, leave the cold water taps running for about one minute, until the water returns to its usual colour. Note that this discolouration will have no harmful effect on your health.

       

      NOTE: Work will be postponed to a later date if weather conditions are unfavourable.

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    • Public services schedule modified during the holiday season.

      Some city services offered to the public are affected during the holidays. For all municipal emergencies, please contact 613-632-1105.See calendar below for more information:

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    • December's edition of the newsletter now available!

      The December edition of the Town's newsletter is now available.  You can read on the following link. 

      https://conta.cc/3RAZcBs

       

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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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Feb 2024

07:30 - 09:00

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Apr 2024

Lancement de la programmation 2024-2025. 49e saison artistique du Centre culturel Le Chenail Un événement ouvert pour les journalistes, les artistes et les amis.
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The Town has a policy for the use of its coat of arms, logo and signature. Unless a special authorization is granted, their use is prohibited.

You may consult the Policy on the use of coat of arms, logo and signature in the subsection “Policies”.

To obtain an authorization, please contact the Mayor’s office at (613) 632-0106 extension 2223.

Coat of Arms

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It was in 1959 that the Municipal Council passed a by-law adopting the new Coat of Arms as designed by the Canadian College of Armorial Bearings in 1957. In drawing up the new armorial bearings for Hawkesbury, the College wanted to keep everything that could be kept from the old town shield without encroaching on the heraldic laws. Furthermore, other symbols referring to the history of the Town were inserted in the armorial bearings.

One of the symbols that appeared on the old Hawkesbury shield was a wheel, representing industry and work. This symbol is retained in the new armorial bearings.

The "barrulet", which is the horizontal bar dividing the shield in two and adorned by a "saltire cross", is taken from the armorial bearings of the Jenkinson family in memory of the first Baron of Hawkesbury. The "saltire cross", in French called “croix pattée” also recalls the memory of Dr. David Pattee, who was a pioneer in the launching of Hawkesbury's fledgling economy.

The sheaf of wheat, emblem of agriculture, which used to be part of the seal of Hawkesbury is still present in the new armorial bearings.

The hawk is represented in the armorial bearings in order to identify the Town's name "Hawkesbury".

The device "Valiant and Vigilant” has two meanings; firstly, recalling that through work Hawkesbury grew, and secondly, referring to the hawk, a brave bird which was formerly used for hunting and never missing its prey: its vigilance was no less than its valour.

The citizens of Hawkesbury, are proud of their coat of arms which is very representative of their history.

Logo

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The 150th anniversary celebrations of the Town of Hawkesbury, held on November 19, 2008, were an excellent opportunity to modernize its corporate image.

The coat of arms, dating from 1957, relates the history of the Town and will remain an important symbol. A modern logo reflects the present and the importance of the future for the community.

The two colours of the logo, blue (Pantone PMS 540 / CMYK : 100/49/0/70) and green (Pantone PMS 7491 / CMYK : 35/0/85/35), represent water and land.

The dynamic shape of the "H" illustrates growth and points towards the future. It also represents a road, a symbol of the Town's path through time. The green bars on each side represent the provinces of Ontario and Québec linked by the bridge.

The "H" also symbolizes a building between two green bars representing a growing town located in the middle of a rural area. These two bars also represent the support the Town wants to offer to its citizens.

The "H" which can stand on its own, represents all the different roads leading to Hawkesbury.

The chosen typography is very simple allowing it to be visually appealing and easily recognizable. The reflection represents the water of the Ottawa River and the image the town wants to reflect from now on.

The new corporate image will be a useful tool in promoting the Town beyond its frontiers.

Please consult the “Policies” section to get the rules for using the Town’s coat of arms, logo and signature.

Discover Hawkesbury

Located in Eastern Ontario, the Town of Hawkesbury, renowned for the quality and variety of its municipal services, is a great place to live. Ideally located on the south shore of the Ottawa River, between Montreal and Ottawa, Hawkesbury is considered as the regional economic and recreational hub.

Hawkesbury is the third most bilingual town in Ontario, with about 70% of its inhabitants being fluent in English and French, the two official languages of Canada. Franco-Ontarians make up 89% of the population.