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Public Hearing Scheduled for Variance at 151 Silver Queen Lake Road North

Justin Barber

Aug 15, 2024

A public hearing will be held on August 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, to discuss a minor variance application for 151 Silver Queen Lake Road North. The application seeks to reduce the front yard depth setback, interior side yard width setback, and the minimum building separation distance to allow for the construction of a detached accessory building and the installation of a shipping container. Residents can participate in the hearing by contacting the town office by August 26, 2024.

Smooth Rock Falls Updates Waste and Recycling Program for 2025

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

Canada Expands Prohibited Firearms List and Advances Gun Control Measures

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

Main Street Closure in Smooth Rock Falls for Construction

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

Cochrane Schedules Special Council Meeting for December 11

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

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Smooth Rock Falls Updates Waste and Recycling Program for 2025

Canada Expands Prohibited Firearms List and Advances Gun Control Measures

Main Street Closure in Smooth Rock Falls for Construction

Cochrane Schedules Special Council Meeting for December 11