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The Township of Black River-Matheson has emphasized the importance of fire safety in collaboration with the Ontario Fire Marshal, following several fatal fires during the recent March Break across Ontario. This reminder calls for residents to ensure the functionality of smoke alarms in each level of their homes and near
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced that the municipal office and all landfill sites will be closed on March 20, 2025. This measure is due to severe weather conditions affecting the region, according to the township. The decision has been made to ensure safety for both staff and the
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has informed residents that garbage pickup scheduled for March 20, 2025, has been canceled due to severe weather conditions. The areas impacted by this change include Matheson, Ramore, Val-Gagné, and Holtyre. The township has rescheduled waste collection for these areas to Saturday, March 22, 2025.
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The Township of Black River-Matheson is currently accepting proposals for development of its surplus property located at 1175 Highway 11 South. Interested parties are required to submit their full proposals by April 15, 2025, as stated by the township. This municipal property has been declared surplus, and the township seeks
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced upcoming meetings for the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Senior Advisory Committee. These sessions are scheduled to take place at the Vern Miller Arena's Upstairs Hall. The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 4:30 PM,
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Residents of Val Gagné have been experiencing low water pressure, according to a public notice issued by the Township of Black River-Matheson. The township is advising those affected to report the issue to facilitate addressing the problem. No further details regarding the cause or anticipated resolution of the low water
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced that recycling services were disrupted on March 5 and 6, 2025, due to adverse weather conditions that affected road accessibility. GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL) reported their inability to complete the scheduled curbside recycling collection on these dates. Residents who did not receive service
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced the release of the 2024 Annual Summary Reports for its local drinking water systems. These reports are now publicly accessible and provide detailed insights into the water quality and system operations over the past year. Residents can download the reports from the Township&
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The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) is inviting student entrepreneurs to participate in its Summer Company program. This initiative is designed for students who are looking to start and run their own small business during the summer. Participants in the Summer Company program will have access to support and mentorship
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The province of Ontario has introduced funding initiatives to support young entrepreneurs in the Northeast region. This includes financial backing for Futurpreneur Canada which provides collateral-free loans of up to $75,000 along with mentoring support for new business owners. The initiatives involve a total of $6.8 million allocated
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The Municipal Office of Black River-Matheson will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Family Day, according to the Township of Black River-Matheson. Services will resume as usual on Tuesday, February 21.
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A special council meeting has been announced by the Township of Black River-Matheson. The meeting is set for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. It will take place at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario, in the Council Chambers. This meeting is organized under section 9 of the