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Cochrane Waste Collection Date Changed for Civic Holiday

Justin Barber

Jul 17, 2025

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane has announced that waste collection normally scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025, will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. This information was posted in a notice regarding the Civic Holiday on the municipality's website.

Residents with regular Monday waste pick-up are affected by this date change for the holiday period.

According to the official notice, the adjustment applies only to the collection date affected by the Civic Holiday. The Town stated that residents seeking information in French may call 705-272-5086. No other changes to waste collection were included in the notice.

Weather report for Jul 17, 2025

Expect a warm and partly sunny Thursday across Northeastern Ontario, with afternoon highs reaching 26°C in Timmins and nearby towns. Winds will remain light. By late afternoon and evening, clouds may increase and there’s a modest chance of scattered showers or a thunderstorm, especially west of Hearst and

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