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The Public Works Department has announced that nighttime snow removal operations will occur from January 26 to January 30, 2025, in Northeast Ontario. These operations are planned for specific areas, as detailed by the department. Residents are advised to remain aware of these activities and exercise caution when traveling in
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A Special Council meeting is set to occur on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane ON, within the Council Chambers, and will be accessible both in person and online. This meeting has been organized under section 9
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The Reg Lamy Cultural Centre in Smooth Rock Falls has been designated as a LiveBarn venue, enabling live and on-demand streaming of events held at the facility. This service allows individuals who cannot attend in person to watch events remotely. LiveBarn provides a subscription-based service that broadcasts live and recorded
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Residents in the Northeast of Ontario, including towns such as Cochrane, have been informed that the 2025 Interim Tax Bills have been mailed. The Town Hall has set the installment due dates for February 28, 2025, and April 30, 2025. For those who do not receive their tax bill by
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Residents in Cochrane are currently experiencing harder water due to a non-functional water softening system at the local Water Treatment Plant. Cochrane's Infrastructure Services reports that the system's age has made it difficult to source replacement parts. Most parts are expected to arrive within two weeks,
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The Town of Cochrane is implementing a redesign of its organizational structure to better align with its strategic goals and service needs. This decision follows an evaluation conducted by a municipal reorganizational specialist, as initiated by Cochrane’s Council in early 2024. A significant change in this restructure is the
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The City of Timmins has issued an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, January 23, 2025. Temperatures are forecasted to fall to -39 degrees Celsius overnight, factoring in wind chill. Residents are advised to take precautions against the severe cold, which can lead to health issues such as frostbite and
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For Friday, January 24, 2025, Northeast Ontario can expect mainly sunny skies with a high of minus 12 degrees Celsius. There will be a southwest wind picking up around noon at 20 km/h, leading to a chilly wind chill of minus 39 in the morning and minus 20 in
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The Timmins Police Service has issued a warning to residents in the Northeast of Ontario about a scam involving individuals posing as police officers. These fraudsters are contacting people, falsely claiming to represent the Timmins Police Service or court services, and are requesting bail money for a family member or
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The Timmins Rock will compete against the French River Rapids in an upcoming hockey game. This event is part of the local hockey season and will take place at the McIntyre Arena, located at 85 McIntyre Road, Timmins, Ontario. Hockey enthusiasts in the Northeast are invited to attend and support
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has scheduled a special closed meeting for January 24th. This meeting will be held at the township offices and is not open to the public. The closed nature of the meeting suggests it will address confidential matters.
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has issued a public notice concerning the Circular Materials Recycling program. Dated January 22, 2025, the notice outlines important details regarding recycling procedures for residents. Residents are informed about the guidelines and procedures to be followed for recycling within the township. The notice emphasizes adherence