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Focus Group on Children's Services Planned for Matheson on August 27, 2025

Justin Barber

Aug 19, 2025 — 1 min read

The Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) will host a focus group in Matheson on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, to seek feedback from residents about priorities for children's services over the next five years, according to a public notice. The session will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Upstairs Hall of the Vern Miller Memorial Community Centre at 1 Arena Ave in Matheson.

According to the notice, the purpose of the focus group is to collect input from people who live or work in Matheson, use childcare services, or have experience with EarlyON centres. The CDSB states that feedback gathered at the session will be used in planning for children's services in the area for the coming five years.

Registration is required to attend, as indicated in both the announcement and supporting materials. Food will be provided for participants, and gift card draws are planned as part of the session. More information and the registration link are available through the Township of Black River-Matheson's official website, as noted in the announcement.

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