Cochrane Observer has coverage of Cochrane, Ontario's town council, local affairs, and community events.
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The Town of Cochrane, located in Northeastern Ontario, is currently hiring for the position of Water and Wastewater Operator. This position is a part of the Infrastructure Services Department, which manages the town's water and wastewater services. The responsibilities for the role include operating water and wastewater treatment
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The Town of Cochrane has announced a special council meeting set for Thursday, April 3, 2025, commencing at 5:30 p.m. Scheduled to take place in the Council Chambers located at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane ON, the meeting will be accessible to the public both in-person and via online
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A full-time Municipal Services Clerk position is currently open in Cochrane, Ontario. This role supports the Community, Development and Infrastructure, and Protective Services departments. Responsibilities include record-keeping, work order management, processing service requests, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Additionally, the position requires coordination of communication between departments and the public.
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The Town of Cochrane is hiring for a permanent Teacher's Aid role at the Cochrane Child Care Centre. Applications will be accepted until April 11, 2025, closing at 3:00 PM. Compensation is set at $24.12 per hour for a 40-hour workweek, operating Monday through Friday. Candidates
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The Town of Cochrane has received a zoning by-law amendment application, numbered ZBA-2025-02, aimed at amending the Comprehensive Zoning by-law 968-2013. This application has been marked as complete, and a public meeting is scheduled to discuss it. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 5:00
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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