Cochrane Observer has coverage of Cochrane, Ontario's town council, local affairs, and community events.
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Homeowners in Cochrane are responsible for maintaining and repairing water and sewer service lines located on their property, according to a July 4, 2025 notice from the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane. According to the Town, responsibility for these water and sewer lines is shared between the municipality and
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The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane has mailed the 2025 final property tax bills to ratepayers. The installment due dates are set for July 31 and September 30, 2025. According to the Town, any ratepayer who has not received a tax bill by July 17, 2025 is advised to
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A special council meeting for the Town of Cochrane will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting is set for Council Chambers at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, with both in-person and online access available, according to a notice issued by the municipality. This
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The Town of Cochrane has announced changes to its waste collection schedule for Canada Day. Regular curbside waste collection, originally set for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, will be moved to Wednesday, July 2, 2025. In addition, the Fournier Landfill Site will be closed on July 1. These adjustments were detailed
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The Town of Cochrane has announced that its Municipal Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for Canada Day. According to a notice posted on the Town of Cochrane’s official website on June 20, 2025, the closure applies to the Municipal Office on that date. The announcement
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The Town of Cochrane has issued a reminder that individuals selling goods or services door-to-door must have a valid peddler’s permit, according to a notice published June 19. The municipality advises residents to ask for identification and to request to see a peddler’s permit before engaging in any
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A Special Council meeting has been scheduled by the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Council Chambers, 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, ON. According to the town notice, the meeting is open to attendance both
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Line painting is scheduled to take place in the Town of Cochrane during June, July, and August 2025, according to a notice published by the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane on June 18, 2025. The notice states that residents may face travel delays and limited access to properties while
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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board meeting has been rescheduled from July 9, 2025, to July 16, 2025. The meeting will still take place at 7:00 p.m. This change was announced by the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane in a notice dated June 17, 2025. According to
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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board approved Consent Application No. B2025-04 for land at 2860 Highway 579 Concession 6&7 in the Town of Cochrane. The decision was issued on June 16, 2025, and the last day to file an appeal is July 6, 2025. The approval concerns an
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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board approved Consent Application No. B2025-03 for the property at 243 Concession 6&7, Lot 26, Concession 7, Glackmeyer PCL 1855LG in the Town of Cochrane following a hearing on June 11, 2025. The approval is subject to several conditions published in the Board&
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The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane posted on its official website that municipal office summer hours will be in effect from June 23 to August 29, 2025. During this period, the office will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The notice was