Cochrane Observer has coverage of Cochrane, Ontario's town council, local affairs, and community events.
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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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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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An employment opportunity is available for the position of Customer Service Representative in Northeast Ontario. The role involves providing assistance and information about recreation programs, events, schedules, rentals, and fees to the public and community groups. Responsibilities also include processing registrations for recreation programs and handling various forms of payments.
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The Town of Cochrane Council has enacted two by-laws to facilitate housing development in the area. On January 14, 2025, the council passed By-law 2025-05 and By-law 2025-06. These by-laws establish a Growth Community Improvement Project Area and implement a Growth Community Improvement Plan. The Town of Cochrane Council states
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The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane has announced that it is offering employment opportunities for summer students in 2025. These positions are available in several departments, including Town Hall, Childcare/Youth Camps, Polar Bear Habitat & Heritage Village, Recreation, Infrastructure, and Economic Development. Applications for these positions must be
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The Town of Cochrane has announced a public hearing for a minor variance application concerning the property at 311 Tenth Street. The application, labeled A09-2024, requests a variance from the Town of Cochrane Zoning By-law 968-2013. This process is conducted under Section 45 of the Planning Act, c.P. 13,
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A public hearing has been scheduled by the Cochrane Suburban Planning Board for January 29, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be held at the Town Hall, located at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario. The agenda includes a discussion on a provisional consent application for the severance
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The Town of Cochrane is inviting applications for the position of Deputy-Treasurer. This role is integral to supporting the town's municipal accounting activities, which include managing cash flow, handling accounts receivable and payable, overseeing capital assets, preparing budgets, and managing tax and water billing and collection. Additionally, the
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A Special Council meeting is scheduled to take place in Cochrane, Ontario. The meeting will occur on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at 6 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers located at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario. This meeting has been called under section 9 of the
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The Mayor and Council of Cochrane have issued a holiday greeting to the community. The message, shared by Mayor Peter Politis, focuses on themes of joy, reflection, and togetherness as the festive season approaches. Residents are encouraged to celebrate with loved ones and participate in community traditions. Mayor Politis expressed