Cochrane Observer has coverage of Cochrane, Ontario's town council, local affairs, and community events.
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The Town of Cochrane has announced a vacancy on its Council for a Councillor position. The Council has opted to fill this vacancy through an appointment process. This decision follows the guidelines of Resolution No. 2025-118. The individual appointed to the position will serve from their appointment date until November
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Proposal for Additional Senior Living Units in Local Community A proposal has been submitted to the local planning board for the construction of 28 new independent senior living units at 500 Twelfth Avenue North. According to the planning documentation, this proposal outlines an expansion on the site, which would result
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A public hearing is scheduled concerning a land severance application submitted to the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board. The application seeks Provisional Consent to Sever at the address 647 Searles Road. This process is governed by Section 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. The
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The Town of Cochrane will hold a Special Council meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is set to take place at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario, in the Council Chambers. Attendees have the option to join the meeting in person or online through
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Cochrane will host a special council meeting on March 24, 2025. This event is scheduled to occur at 5:30 p.m., taking place in the Council Chambers at 171 Fourth Avenue. The meeting can be attended in person, with an online option also available for those unable to attend
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The Fournier Landfill has updated its seasonal operating hours. Starting April 1st, the landfill will observe summer hours, open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. These hours will remain in effect until September 30th. From October 1st to March 31st, the landfill will switch to winter
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The Town of Cochrane has announced its annual seasonal load restriction effective March 24, 2025. This restriction is in effect to minimize damage to municipal roads during the spring thaw. The restriction will be enforced from March through June, limiting vehicles traveling on these roads to a maximum of 5
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The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane has postponed the recycling collection originally set for March 20, 2025, due to unfavorable weather conditions. The new collection date is now scheduled for March 27, 2025. This modification in the schedule affects not only recycling but also includes disruptions to other services
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Residents in Northeast Ontario should take note of changes to the waste collection schedule due to the upcoming Easter holiday. As per an official notice, waste collection originally planned for Good Friday, April 18, 2025, will now take place on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Additionally, the collection for Easter Monday,
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The Town of Cochrane reports ongoing issues with spring ice melt, resulting in significant water runoff affecting local roadways such as 4th Avenue. Crews are actively involved in addressing these challenges. According to a notice from the town, the situation is exacerbated by a larger-than-usual snowpack and frozen ground, complicating
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A Special Council meeting is set for Monday, March 17, 2025, taking place at 5:00 p.m. The location for the meeting is the Council Chambers at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario. The meeting will be accessible both in-person and online for attendees. It is organized pursuant to section
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A public meeting hosted by the Town of Cochrane is scheduled for March 25, 2025, to discuss proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 968-2013. This hybrid meeting will occur at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, allowing for both in-person and virtual attendance via Teams. Residents of Cochrane and