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The Town of Cochrane has announced a temporary position for a Teacher's Aid at the Cochrane Child Care Centre. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 25, 2025, at 3:00 pm. This posting is relevant to those seeking employment in child care within Cochrane, Ontario. The details
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According to a July 11, 2025 posting on the Town of Cochrane’s website, applications are being accepted for the full-time, permanent position of Supervisor at the Polar Bear Habitat in Cochrane, Ontario. The posting states that the position offers a salary between $69,799 and $78,555 per year,
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Construction on 3rd Avenue in Cochrane, between 3rd Street and 5th Street, is scheduled to begin Monday, July 14, 2025, according to a notice from the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd. will carry out the project, as outlined in the notice. The notice states that
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The Town of Cochrane is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Assistant, with the application deadline set for Friday, August 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The job is a full-time, non-union role within the Administration Department, based in Cochrane, Ontario, reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer.
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Festa Italiana is scheduled to take place at the Porcupine Dante Club in Timmins from July 18 to July 20, 2025. According to the City of Timmins tourism website, the event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18 and end at 4:00 p.m. on
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Expect a mix of sun and cloud today across the Northeast, with temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s in Timmins, Kapuskasing, and Hearst. Winds will be light, and humidity stays comfortable, so it’s a pleasant day to spend outdoors. It’ll feel a bit cooler near the shores
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Rock on the River is scheduled to take place on July 18 and 19, 2025, at Hollinger Park in Timmins, according to the Tourism Timmins website. The music event is presented by the Timmins Festival and Events Committee, as stated on the official event page. Event listings on the Tourism
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Expect a pleasant Thursday across Northeast Ontario, with Timmins, Kapuskasing, and the James Bay coastal communities starting the day cool but warming into the afternoon. Highs will reach the low 20s for most, though communities closer to the shore may stay a bit cooler thanks to onshore breezes. Skies will
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The Town of Kapuskasing published its 2025 Summer Newsletter on July 8, 2025, making it available on the municipality’s official website. According to the Town, the newsletter contains information about summer events, important reminders, and town news for local residents. The Town advises that the newsletter is available in
Local news for Hearst, Timmins, Cochrane, and all Northeastern Ontario
A mild and cloudy morning across the Northeast today. Expect temperatures near 15°C in Timmins early, warming to about 21°C this afternoon with a mix of sun and cloud. Kapuskasing and Hearst will see similar numbers, with a chance of an isolated shower through midday—keep an umbrella
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 6:07 a.m., the Timmins Police Service responded to several reports of an erratic driver on Highway 101, passing the McIntyre Community Centre and continuing through South Porcupine. The vehicle struck a lamp post and then hit a pedestrian, according to police.
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has scheduled its Regular Council Meeting for July 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. According to the town’s official website, residents who prefer to participate virtually are required to register in advance using the provided online link. This
The Town of Cochrane’s Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application for 110 Fifth Avenue on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue, according to a public notice issued by the Town. According to the notice, the application was
The Town of Cochrane has announced a vacancy on the Cochrane Beautification Committee for one member of the public. Applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk by noon on Friday, July 18, 2025, according to the town's official notice published on June 23, 2025. The Cochrane Beautification
Expect a pleasant and mild start to the day across Northeast Ontario, with morning temperatures around 14°C. Temperatures will climb to highs of 23°C this afternoon under mostly cloudy skies. Winds will be light out of the southwest at 10–15 km/h. The chance for rain is
Homeowners in Cochrane are responsible for maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines located on their property, according to a July 4, 2025 notice from the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane. According to the Town, responsibility for these water and sewer lines is shared between the municipality and
Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Expect a comfortable and mostly sunny Monday across the region, with afternoon highs reaching up to 23°C in Timmins and nearby communities. The skies stay mostly clear into tonight, dipping to lows between 10°C and 12°C, so it will be a cooler evening—
Expect a comfortable Sunday across the Northeast, with patchy clouds early in Timmins and Kapuskasing but plenty of sun through the afternoon. Highs will rise to about 23°C in Timmins, and into the mid-20s farther north in Hearst and around Moosonee. Winds will stay on the lighter side, so
Expect another mostly cloudy day across the Northeast, with showers sticking around for much of Saturday. Highs will reach about 22°C, with a humidex near 25°C. Winds will be light, and by evening temperatures dip to a mild 13°C. Thunderstorms are possible at times, especially toward the
A recall was issued for Vicente Marino brand Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil on July 3, 2025, due to the presence of histamine, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The affected products are 80 g and 42 g packages with UPC 80268215, lot number 24171, and an expiration
The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane has mailed the 2025 final property tax bills to ratepayers. The installment due dates are set for July 31 and September 30, 2025. According to the Town, any ratepayer who has not received a tax bill by July 17, 2025 is advised to