Flushing Watermains

            The Town of Channel-Port aux Basques wishes to advise residents that Town staff will be flushing watermains daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Thursday, May 25th to Thursday, June 8th Residents may experience low water pressure and

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Fiona Funding Applications

Click on the Button to obtain your form. Both Forms need to be completed and brought back to the Town Hall in Channel – Port aux Basques. Forms can also be picked up at the Town Office in Channel –

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Roadway Construction

The Town of Channel – Port aux Basques would like to advise residents that this is the time of the year that our employees will be working on the roadways.  We would like residents to be aware of construction areas

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Recruiting for Summer Employment

The Town of Channel – Port aux Basques wishes to advise students that applications for Summer Employment are now available at the Town Office. The following positions will be available: Engineer Student (1) Program Supervisor (1) Camp Councillor (3) Lifeguard

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Survey for Housing Need Assessment

The Town of Channel-Port Aux Basques is seeking information from residents that are currently experiencing a housing need or anticipate a housing need in the next 5 years. This is a part of a larger assessment and strategy development process

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Residents! Requesting Your Feedback

We are requesting feedback from the public about the vision for the new trail. Please use this survey to help communicate your vision and ideas for the new trail. There will also be a community open house for this project

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Now Recruiting for Town Manager

The Town of Channel-Port aux Basques is recruiting for a new Town Manager due to the pending retirement of our current Town Manager. Reporting directly to the Town Council of Channel-Port aux Basques, the Town Manager will provide vision, strategic

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Emergency Number

The Town Hall has an emergency phone number for weekends for water/sewer issues: 694-2844 For emergencies during the week nights call 694-1339 or 694-3122

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Rare Historic Find

About our two Astrolabes

Two Astrolabes dated from the early 1600’s were discovered near Channel-Port aux Basques. They are both in mint condition and in working order. A very rare and valuable find for Newfoundland and all of Canada.

Canada's Ferry Gateway to Newfoundland

The gulf crossing between North Sydney and Channel-Port aux Basques is always a memorable lifetime experience. The ferries are among the largest ice breaking ferries in the world. They look like cruise ships and they can each take 1200 passengers and 350 cars. Book early to ensure availability.