Public Safety

The Edwardsburgh Cardinal Fire Department is joining the Office of the Fire Marshal in encouraging residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Ontario’s Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.

During severe weather events, we'll share Township updates and services here.

We will share all flood messages and water safety statements on this page to help keep residents informed.

A new Community Safety Zone (CSZ) has been established near Centennial '67 Public School. Fines for traffic violations are doubled in CSZ. The posted speed limit of 50km/hr remains in place.

Details of local low water advisories and responses from South Nation Conservation.

The Spencerville Branch of the Edwardsbrugh Cardinal Public Library was full of excitement today as Fire Chief Brian read No Dragons for Tea and shared fire safety tips with kids.

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinalis taking a significant step to enhance pedestrian safety with the installation of three new Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs) at key locations in Spencerville and Cardinal.

If you own a private well, you know it is important to sample your water regularly. Well water quality may fluctuate seasonally, so the Health Unit recommends testing in the Spring, Summer and Fall. The Township keeps a supply of free water sample kits on hand, but until now, residents would still need to travel to a drop off location in Brockville or Kemptville to have their sample tested.