The Cochrane Public Library Board is hiring a Chief Executive Officer/Chief Librarian. The position requires leadership, management, administrative, customer-service, human resources, and technology skills. The CEO/Chief Librarian will manage the library, engage with the community, and lead future initiatives.
The library serves Cochrane and the surrounding area, with a population of about 5,390.
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls will implement changes to its recycling program starting January 1, 2025. The management of the program will be taken over by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization responsible for the common collection system in Ontario. Key points for residents include: * Management Change: Circular Materials will
The Canadian government has announced an extension to the list of prohibited assault-style firearms, as part of ongoing efforts to regulate gun control. This decision, effective December 5, 2024, includes an amnesty order valid until October 30, 2025, allowing businesses and owners time to comply with the new regulations. The
The east end of Main Street in Smooth Rock Falls will be temporarily closed for construction. The closure affects the section from approximately 471 Main Street to 487 Main Street. This closure is scheduled to begin on December 5, 2024, and is expected to reopen by the end of the
A special council meeting has been scheduled in Cochrane, Ontario. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Tim Horton Events Centre, located at 7 Tim Horton Drive. The agenda includes new business, specifically training for