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    • 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_0b8cf8a5");RegularLabs.EmailProtector.unCloak("ep_3eac1a3e", 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_479a875e");

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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

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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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Hawkesbury has real estate costs well below the costs of the nearby metropolitan areas and unlike most municipalities in Ontario, no development charges. The Province of Ontario as a whole is a competitive marketplace, with corporate tax rates significantly lower than many United States such as California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Hawkesbury Ontario offers some of the lowest hydro rates in Ontario.

The corporate and personal tax rates are low.

As part of Eastern Ontario, the Town of Hawkesbury has access to many funding programs and incentives that are specific to our region. These programs are wide ranging and come from both levels of senior government as well as agencies and most of these programs are tied to job retention and/or creation. We would be happy to provide you with a tailored assessment of your company in order to recommend eligible funding programs.

Contractors and investors looking for new business opportunities, we can help you!

  • Why choose the town of Hawkesbury?
  • cost competitiveness
  • no development charges
  • highly motivated workforce
  • vacant lots and buildings
  • location and transportation
  • investment opportunities
  • green energy oriented
  • quality of life

But that is just the beginning, if you are interested in exploring the potential that awaits new business in Hawkesbury by either starting a new company, expanding or relocating your business.

Services

The Town offers all services: water (wastewater and storm water), electricity (Hydro Hawkesbury), natural gas, phone, internet (high speed and fiber), provincial police, fire services, recycling and garbage disposal service.

A real advantage in Hawkesbury is the cost of electricity. Hydro Hawkesbury is second in Ontario for residential consumption.

Hydro Hawkesbury ranks first for businesses using less than 50 KW per month.

Business

Hawkesbury offers a supportive environment for investors. It has all the essential attributes for the implementation of projects of any scales and offers investors numerous exceptional advantages.

Diversified companies in terms of sectors have established themselves in Hawkesbury; the industrial sector being the most important followed by the service sector.

Download the list of industries and businesses that have chosen to establish themselves in Hawkesbury.