Postal Strike Update

Residents and property owners are still responsible for paying their property taxes and utility bills,
even if mail delivery is disrupted.
You can choose to receive your invoices by email. This option is fast, secure, and not affected by postal delays.
To learn more visit:    Property Taxes  or   Water/Sewer Services 
Contact our finance staff here or call 613-658-3033 extension 100
Thank you for helping us keep services running smoothly.

Fire Risk Update – Level 3 (High)

29 September 2025 Update – Fire Risk Level 3 Remains: We are watching conditions closely and continue to hope for rain. Unfortunately, the forecast shows no significant precipitation in the near future. Several factors prevent us from easing burn restrictions right now. The ongoing Level 3 drought has reduced access to our usual water sources. Extremely dry vegetation, including corn and bean fields, increases the risk of fire spreading quickly. These conditions make fire response more challenging. For everyone’s safety, we must continue to use caution.

29 August 2025 - Fire Risk Level 3 – High Risk: Campfires are allowed only with a valid, activated burn permit and must follow all permit conditions. Campfires can be no larger than 0.6 m (2 ft) and must be contained within a non-combustible ring at least 15 cm (6 in) high, kept 6 m (20 ft) away from buildings, fences, wooded areas, property lines, or hydro/telephone lines. Only seasoned firewood may be used, and fires must be fully extinguished with water before leaving. Burn barrels, brush piles, agricultural fires, yard waste, and fireworks are not permitted. The fire department continues to monitor conditions. Check for updates at ec.burnpermits.com.

Cardinal Fire is Under Investigation

October 14, 2025

Early this morning, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the Edwardsburgh Cardinal Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Adelaide Street in Cardinal. Upon arrival, the structure was fully involved. The fire has since been extinguished.

A secondary, smaller fire occurred shortly afterward at the Cardinal Fire Station and was quickly extinguished by Township firefighters. One Township vehicle was stolen during the incident and has since been recovered.

The Township has requested the assistance of the Ontario Fire Marshal to investigate the cause of the fires. The OPP and Fire Department remain on scene as part of the ongoing investigation.

The OPP have shared that one individual is in custody in connection with the incidents.

Adelaide Street between Dishaw Street and Walker Street remains closed for fire operations. Residents are asked to avoid the area until further notice. View our road construction page for updates to road closures.

The Township thanks our local firefighters and OPP for their rapid and professional response.

Township updates, if available, will be shared here on the Township’s website.

Media Contact

Mayor Tory Deschamps
Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal
mayor@twpec.ca

Sean Nicholson
CAO, Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal
snicholson@twpec.ca

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Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal
18 Centre St. PO Box 129
Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0

Tel: 613-658-3055
Toll Free: 1-866-848-9099

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