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Truck Pull and Show ‘n Shine this weekend in Vankleek Hill

1 week ago | thereview.ca | James Morgan |Vankleek Hill

Get ready for a Saturday of roaring engines and high-performance power in Vankleek Hill. The annual Truck Pull and Show ‘n Shine is on Saturday, June 21 at the Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds. The gates open at 9 am on Saturday, and the truck pulls begin at 10 am. There are five different pull classes. At 1:30 pm, the Monster Truck show starts and is sure to impress crowds with a variety of vehicles performing daring and unbelievable moves.
Deals and fun finds at Trash N’ Treasure in Vankleek Hill

2 weeks ago | thereview.ca | James Morgan |Vankleek Hill

Trash N’ Treasure, Vankleek Hill’s annual bargain bonanza, was on Saturday, June 7. The annual town-wide yard sale, presented by the Vankleek Hill Business and Merchant Association with the support of Champlain Township attracted vendors from home and away, along with bargain hunters from all over. In addition to the yard sales throughout town, schools, churches, and other organizations used Trash N’ Treasure as a fundraising opportunity. Photos: James Morgan
Trash N’ Treasure: Town-side yard sale on Saturday, June 7

3 weeks ago | thereview.ca | Louise Sproule |Vankleek Hill

Vankleek Hill’s much-anticipated town-wide yard sale takes place on Saturday, June 7, from 9 am to 4 pm. This 25-year tradition has grown in popularity over the years. For the past few years, Champlain Township has waived the requirement for a garage sale permit for the entire township, as well as within the limits of Vankleek Hill.
Vankleek Hill bagpiper part of 80th anniversary of liberation of The Netherlands commemoration

3 weeks ago | thereview.ca | James Morgan |Vankleek Hill

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Pipes, Drums and Dancers: National Capital Region returned from a 12-day trip to the Netherlands on Friday, May 9, 2025. This trip was to join in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation by Canadian troops on May 4, 1945. Canadians were the largest part of the liberation forces, and Canadian Lieutenant-General Charles Foulkes was present for the official Nazi surrender at the Hotel de Wereld in Wageningen.
Suspect in arrested in alleged hit-and-run with Rigaud cyclists

4 weeks ago | thereview.ca | James Morgan |Vehicle Accidents |Vankleek Hill

A suspect has been arrested and could face charges following an alleged hit and run involving two cyclists in Rigaud. Sûreté du Québec Sergeant Elisabeth Mattice confirmed that 54-year-old Brian Poirier was arrested on Sunday, May 25 in connection an alleged hit-and-run that occurred on Saturday May 24, in which two cyclists were injured in a collision with a vehicle on Chemin du Haut-de-la-Chute in Rigaud. Mattice said the cyclists were injured but could not comment further on their condition.
Vankleek Hill church raising funds to help enslaved Pakistanis

1 month ago | thereview.ca | James Morgan |Vankleek Hill

Every year during Vankleek Hill’s annual Trash N’ Treasure yard sale day, Vankleek Hill Baptist Church participates with a yard sale outside the church building at the corner of Main and Bertha streets. This year, during Trash N’ Treasure on Saturday, June 7, the Baptist church yard sale will be raising money to help Christians in Pakistan facing extreme hardship.
Les Chaises

1 month ago | thereview.ca | James Morgan |Vankleek Hill

There is an absurdist play by Eugene Ionesco written in 1952 called ‘Les Chaises’. An elderly couple are setting out chairs in a municipal hall in anticipation of a celebrity showing up to deliver an important speech.
Knox Vankleek Hill celebrates 200 years

1 month ago | thereview.ca | James Morgan |Vankleek Hill

With the theme of “His faithfulness to all generations,” Knox Presbyterian Church in Vankleek Hill celebrated its 200th anniversary on the weekend of Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. According to a history of the church written by Minister Emeritus, The Reverend Robert Martin, the land where the first Presbyterian church building in Vankleek Hill was constructed in 1825 was donated by Simeon Vankleeck Jr., son of the town’s founder, Simeon Vankleeck.
Showers did not stop May Show

1 month ago | thereview.ca | James Morgan |Vankleek Hill

It was raining on Sunday, May 18, but that did not stop the annual May Show Festival from going ahead in Vankleek Hill. Artists, artisans, and food vendors were set up on Main Street in the business area. The message of environmental awareness was back again with the annual Charlie’s Tree Parade presented by 11-year-old Charlie Kazak of Vankleek Hill. Following the short procession along Main Street, 130 free trees were given away for anyone to plant.
Full bloom at Vankleek Hill Tulip Fields

1 month ago | thereview.ca | James Morgan |Vankleek Hill

The Vankleek Hill Tulip Fields were in full bloom on Thursday, May 15. The annual pick-your-own tulip garden relocated for its 2025 season to Ouimet Farms Adventure on County Road 10 at the west end of Vankleek Hill. The fields were a busy place on May 15 with two groups of homeschooled children, and groups of senior citizens enjoying the profusion of colour and picking a few to take home.