Cochrane Observer has coverage of Cochrane, Ontario's town council, local affairs, and community events.
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The Committee of Adjustment in the Town of Cochrane has approved a minor variance application for the property at 311 Tenth Street. This decision, made under Section 45 of the Planning Act of Ontario, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, allows for adjustments in the lot area
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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board has approved a consent application for land severance in the Town of Cochrane. The application, designated as B09-2024, concerns lands described as Part Lot 7, Part Lot 8, Concession 6, Lamarche Township. This decision, made under the authority of Section 53 of the Planning
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The Town of Cochrane has scheduled a Special Council meeting for Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario, in the Council Chambers. Residents can attend in person or participate online. This meeting is convened under section 9
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Residents in Northeast Ontario are informed about the latest update regarding hard water in the region. Health Canada has stated that drinking hard water is safe and does not pose any health risks. The presence of calcium and magnesium in hard water can contribute to the recommended daily intake of
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Residents of Cochrane and the surrounding Northeast Ontario region can look forward to a Comedy Night featuring Mark Menei. The event is set for Friday, January 31, 2025, at 49th Parallel Kitchen + Bar, located at 105 3rd Street, Cochrane, Ontario. Doors open at 8:30 PM, with the show beginning
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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