Cochrane Observer has coverage of Cochrane, Ontario's town council, local affairs, and community events.
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The Town of Cochrane has made its 2023 financial statements available to the public. These documents can be accessed at no charge by visiting the municipal office or through the town's official website. The release of these statements is in compliance with Section 295(1) of the Municipal
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The Town of Cochrane is seeking applicants for the position of Lead Mechanic within its Infrastructure Services Department. This full-time role involves mechanical repairs and certification of various types of vehicles, including small equipment, light-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles. Job Details * Location: Cochrane, Ontario * Position Status: Permanent Full-time * Rate of Pay:
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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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The Cochrane Fournier Landfill Site has announced changes to its operating schedule for the holiday season of 2024/2025. The landfill will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024. It will be closed on Thursday, December 26,
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The Town of Cochrane has announced changes to the waste and recycling collection schedule for the upcoming holiday season. These adjustments will affect collection dates around Christmas and New Year's Day. * Monday, December 23, 2024: No change in collection. * Tuesday, December 24, 2024: Collection will occur on Monday,
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The Town of Cochrane has issued a notice regarding snow removal operations. From November 1 to April 30 each year, vehicles obstructing snow removal efforts will be subject to a $45 parking violation fine. Additionally, vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense and stored in a municipal
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The Town of Cochrane has issued a notice regarding snow plowing and laneway clearing. Residents are reminded that plowing snow or clearing laneways without authorization from the town is not permitted. Violations of this regulation will result in fines according to By-Law 916-2012. Individuals who wish to maintain open laneways
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A special council meeting has been scheduled in Cochrane for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Council Chambers located at 171 Fourth Avenue. Attendees can participate in person or via an online platform. The agenda includes an in-camera session under
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Starting January 1, 2025, Cochrane will implement changes to its residential recycling program. The responsibility for managing recyclable materials will shift to producers, aligning with Ontario's broader recycling strategy. Key points for residents include: * Collection Schedule: There will be no changes to the current recycling pick-up dates. * Service
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A public meeting will be held by the Town of Cochrane to discuss the proposed Growth Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM and will take place at the Council Chambers in Town Hall, located at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane. The
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A public hearing is scheduled to discuss a minor variance application in Cochrane. The application, identified as A08-2024, involves properties at 335 and 343 Tenth Street. The owner, J. Bussiere, seeks to reduce the interior side yard setbacks to construct a four-unit residential dwelling. The current zoning by-law requires a
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A public hearing is set to take place regarding an application for a provisional consent to sever land in the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area. The hearing will be conducted by the Cochrane Suburban Planning Board on December 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, located at