Hawkesbury's Public Consultations

Starting August 25, the communications survey is now available! This is your chance to share your communication preferences with us. We’re listening! Complete the survey and get a chance to win a $50 gift card.

Each year, the Sports Complex is proud to offer a range of classes and programs for the whole family.

Emergency municipal infrastructure work will take place tomorrow, August 27, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Confederation Park and Maison de l'Île.

At its meeting on August 11, the Town’s Council adopted Resolution R-144-25, following a request from a resident of Ghislain Street. The Council requested confirmation that this request was only to lift the no-parking restriction from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Ghislain and Stevens Streets, imposed in 2015 for all (including parking pass holders) during the construction period of the new hospital. 

Emergency municipal infrastructure work will take place tomorrow, August 21, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Mary Street, between Lansdowne and Aberdeen Streets.

The Town of Hawkesbury has contracted Neptune Technology Group to replace approximately 300 aging water meters across the town. This is a mandatory program in accordance with the Ontario Public Utilities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.52.

The Hawkesbury Fire Department has issued a total fire ban for the town of Hawkesbury as of this Friday Aug 8th, 2025.

Please note that the library now has a direct phone line. You can reach the library at (613) 632-3681.

Thank you for engaging in the Hawkesbury 2046 Official Plan Project! The purpose of the Official Plan is to lay out the land use policy framework that guides growth and development within Hawkesbury. Participate in the survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card!

Cécile Bridge Rehabilitation – Detours to Be Expected

The rehabilitation work on the Cécile Bridge will begin on August 11th and will last until November. 

The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury hereby gives notice that a submission has been added to the Common Project Search (online registry) pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act described herein and its description.

Starting July 28,2025, the Environmental Service will be conducting essential fire hydrant flow testing throughout the Town of Hawkesbury. 

Please note that there will be a special in-camera meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

 **Road closures has been moved from Thursday, July 17 to Friday, July 18 **

Due to an air conditioning issue, the reception and technical services will be accessible only through Door 3 of City Hall, from July 14 to July 18.
Thank you for your understanding.

Hot weather can be dangerous—especially for young children, seniors, and people with certain health conditions. Heat-related illnesses can strike fast, but the good news is: they’re preventable!

You could win up to $250!

Want to stay informed about news from the Town of Hawkesbury? Check out our newsletter!

Please note that because of the weather, some changes has been made to the Canada Day Program

ERRATUM – The date scheduled for the next Council Meeting is August 11, not August 18 as stated in the printed yearly calendar sent to residents.

Please note that there will be traffic disruptions related to the Multicultural Festival and preparations for Canada Day.

This Tuesday, June 24, the Town of Hawkesbury raised the inclusive intersex Pride flag in front of Town Hall in honor of Pride season. 

With the upcoming heat, the Town of Hawkesbury has set up a place where residents can cool off during the forecasted heatwaves.

Starting Monday, June 2, 2025, the Environmental Service will proceed to its annual unidirectional flushing program of the drinking water distribution system. It will be performed from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., for an approximate period of 5 weeks. The flushing program schedule can be found at the end of this notice. 

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Town of Hawkesbury has initiated a review of its Official Plan and will hold a Special Meeting of the Council, open to the public, under Section 26(3)(b) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, to discuss possible revisions to the Official Plan that may be required and provide the public with an opportunity to provide comments.

During the municipal Council meeting held on Monday May 12^th, Council officially adopted the Town of Hawkesbury's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. 

Registration for the summer session of aquatic courses begins on Friday, May 16 at 8 a.m.! Reserve your spot early! 

The first special collections will begin the week of May 26th!

Please note that a parking pass is required to access the boat launches located at Confederation Park and Cyr-de-La-Salle Park.
These passes will be available very soon, at a discounted rate for residents, and also offered to non-residents.

As part of the public survey held in February and March, the public was invited to vote on their preferred locations for the upcoming Main St. bench project. Thanks to your participation, the top eight most-voted spots have now been determined.

🐣 Easter Schedule – Town of Hawkesbury 🐣

Please note that Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 for the Easter long weekend.

Starting at 1 p.m on April 11, a temporary telephone service interruption will affect several Town services. 

Great news for outdoor sports enthusiasts!
The outdoor courts at the Hawkesbury Sports Complex will officially open on April 15th!
Whether you're a fan of tennis or pickleball, take advantage of our beautiful outdoor courts 

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the weekend due to a significant accumulation of ice caused by freezing rain.

The Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury will hold a special meeting on the 25^th of March 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 600 Higginson Street.

The Minor Variance Committee for the Town of Hawkesbury will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall, 600 Higginson Street, Hawkesbury, at 6:00 p.m. on March 31, 2025

Registrations for the Spring 2025 session will be available starting March 21. To book the course of your choice, visit the Amilia platform.

The Municipal Council is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Town’s Accessibility Committee. If you have expertise you wish to share with the Town or qualifications that support the Committee’s mandate, we invite you to submit your interest by April 14, 2025.

It's with great regret that the outdoor rink season is now finished.  

March Break is often a time for family activities. That’s why the Town of Hawkesbury offers several time slots for various family-friendly activities. Check the schedule to learn more!

Registration for the Spring Session 

It’s time to sign up for the spring session starting on March 18! 

The purpose of this short survey is to obtain feedback from the public on the proposed locations for the installation of benches in Hawkesbury's downtown core. This survey will close March 26th 2025.

The pool will exceptionally be closed today, Thursday, February 13. All other facilities at the Robert Hartley Sports Complex are now open.  Consult Amilia for the activities available. 

Considering the winter storm in effect, please be cautious on the roads and avoid non-essential travel. The Town’s crews are working diligently to maintain roadways, provide services and ensure public safety. Please be patient as snow removal and waste collection may take longer than usual.

For the safety of our staff and residents, Town Hall will be closed to the public today, Thursday, February 13 and the Robert Hartley Sports Complex will open later than usual, at 1 p.m. 

The Hawkesbury Library is looking for a Director to join its dynamic team.

NOTICE FOR

600 AU 762 RUE BERTHIAUME 

This notice is to inform you that there will be emergency municipal infrastructure work being performed today,February 3, 2025, between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Please follow the signs in order to detour the working zone.

La Ville de Hawkesbury estime que la force d’une communauté réside dans la santé et le bien-être de ses résidents, elle met en place, chaque année, une initiative permettant d’appuyer les organismes communautaires sous différentes formes. Ce soutien vise à renforcer les liens entre la Ville et ces organismes. Les organismes sont invités à soumettre leur demande de soutien entre le 1er février et le 31 mars 2025. Le formulaire sera disponible au lien suivant : https://www.hawkesbury.ca/fr/loisirs-et-communaut%C3%A9/dans-ma-communaut%C3%A9/programme-de-soutien-aux-organismes.

NOTICE FOR

658 TO 747 PORTELANCE AVENUE
512 TO 518 JAMES STREETT

his notice is to inform you that there will be emergency municipal infrastructure work being performed today, January 20, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please follow the signs in order to detour the working zone.

The Town of Hawkesbury believes that the strength of a community lies in the health and well-being of its residents, it implements an annual initiative to support community organizations in various ways. This support aims to strengthen the ties between the Town and these organizations. Organizations are invited to submit their support applications between February 1 and March 31, 2025.  Before submitting a Support Program Application you need to be recognized by the Town,.  The process in ongoing until Februray 20, 2025.

Next week, keep an eye on your mail for your utility bills. Inside, you will also find our newsletter.

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Let’s embrace winter with our outdoor skating rinks! Two out of three rinks are now open.

During this season of celebration and sharing, we want to thank all residents for their essential role in fostering the vitality and solidarity of our community.

Come get your copy of the Town of Hawkesbury's 2025 calendar!

Please note that from December 24 till January 3, 2025, some services will have modified hours during the holiday season.

93 % of participants would recommend the FoodCycler. Get yours today !

How to get your 2025 waste collection calendar

The Council of the Town of Hawkesbury passed By-law N° 72-2024 and N° 73-2024to amend Zoning By-Law N° 20-2018, at a meeting held on December 9, 2024, under Section 17 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, c. P.13, as amended

Hawkesbury, le 12 décembre 2024 – La Ville de Hawkesbury est fière d’annoncer le lancement tant attendu de son nouveau site web, maintenant disponible à tous.

The Ontario Energy Commission will hold a public hearing, and there are three ways to participate: oral hearings, electronic hearings, and written hearings. Those interested have until December 20th to express their intention to participate in this hearing.

At the December 9^th Town Council meeting, the 2025 budget was adopted, subject to an upcoming revision due to a recent announcement regarding the increase in costs related to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Optimal garbage placement can get tricky in the winter. Here are some reminders about bin placement and ways to facilitate collection and snow removal operations.

On December 7, Hawkesbury embraced the holiday spirit with two fantastic events that drew hundreds of residents and visitors. Let's talk about the Christmas Market and the Santa Claus Parade. 

Despite our first storm of the season, six brave participants came out to showcase their beautiful creations at the pop-up exhibit held at the Hawkesbury Sports Complex.  Their dedication and enthusiasm to share their creativity with the community truly brightened the day!

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.

Zoning By-law Amendment for 157 and 189 John St. 

Changing of Pilon and Bruneau St. names.

Each year, Ontario celebrates Local Government Week during the third week of October to raise public and youth awareness about the critical role local governments play in our communities. This year, Local Government Week takes place from October 21 to 25.

The Town of Hawkesbury is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant as part of the Community Emergency Preparedness Gran Program. This amount has been invested in the purchase of an emergency generator for the Sports Complex, which is designated as a shelter during emergency situations.

NOTICE OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION AND OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
ZONING BY-LAW N° 20-2018 (D14-146)

The Town of Hawkesbury By-law Officers and the OPP take action

A new application designed to give citizens easier access to municipal and community information

Starting August 22, the Town of Hawkesbury is launching a public consultation as an essential step in the process of developing a new strategic plan. This is the perfect opportunity for you to help shape the vision of your Town for the coming years. 

Starting August 22, the Town of Hawkesbury is launching a public consultation as an essential step in the process of developing a new strategic plan. This is the perfect opportunity for you to help shape the vision of your Town for the coming years. 

Stay informed and connected with all the latest updates from the Town of Hawkesbury!

Learn more about the leaf and yard waste collections and the 2024 pilot project.

Start with our first survey about the Town’s infrastructure and levels of service today!

Participate for a chance to win a $100 gift card! The draw will take place at the end of the July 2024.

MPP Stéphane Sarrazin has announced funding to replace and upgrade three traffic lights in Hawkesbury! 

The in-home food waste diversion solution.

As of June 3, 2024, the OOPS notifications will NO LONGER be left by the collectors for issues with garbage bin placement.

New soccer nets have just been installed at the Sidney Park !! 

Guide to a successful bulky waste collection.