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A public hearing regarding applications for provisional consent to sever land at 804 Highway 579 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue in Cochrane, according to a public notice from the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board. The hearing will
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced a review and repair initiative for non-functioning or damaged streetlights in all areas of the municipality. According to a public notice dated July 28, the township is asking residents to report any streetlights in need of repair. The township's program covers
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a recall of Ocean Swallow brand Sesame Candy due to the presence of undeclared peanut. The affected product is packaged in 400-gram units, with the UPC 8 11517 00240 7, marked Lot No: D14-24 13420, and a best before date of May 28, 2027.
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The Town of Cochrane issued a public notice on July 28, 2025, outlining expanded powers and duties assigned to the Mayor under the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended by the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022. According to the notice, these responsibilities are intended to help advance prescribed provincial priorities.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a recall of Ocean Swallow brand Sesame Candy due to the presence of undeclared peanut. The affected product is packaged in 400-gram units, with the UPC 8 11517 00240 7, marked Lot No: D14-24 13420, and a best before date of May 28, 2027.
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The Town of Cochrane has announced in an official public notice that a meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to consider a proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 968-2013. The meeting will take place in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of North Shore Fishery brand Frozen Cumin Flavour Shrimp due to the presence of undeclared wheat. The recall concerns 300-gram packages marked with UPC 8 00794 39087 1 and the following identifiers: Lot 39087 20260907, VN443IV030, and a best before
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Residents in the James and Hudson Bay lowland communities can now access human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection for cervical cancer screening, according to an announcement by the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) on July 28. The availability of the self-collection option means individuals have an alternative to the existing provider-collected test
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of North Shore Fishery brand Frozen Cumin Flavour Shrimp due to the presence of undeclared wheat. The recall concerns 300-gram packages marked with UPC 8 00794 39087 1 and the following identifiers: Lot 39087 20260907, VN443IV030, and a best before
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall on July 25, 2025, for Habibi brand Pistachio Kernel, 10 kg size, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall applies to products distributed to hotels, restaurants, and institutions in Ontario and Quebec. This recall concerns the food-service sector in the named
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls announced in its Citizen's Corner bulletin that Town Hall will be closed on August 4, 2025, for the long weekend. According to the bulletin, residents are reminded of local by-law enforcement procedures and road safety, with updates relevant to community members. The
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Council in Smooth Rock Falls held a regular meeting on July 21, 2025. Topics included a proposed weekly live music event for summer 2026, municipal infrastructure discussions with the Ministry of Transportation, vandalism at seasonal recreation buildings, approval of a waterfront development grant program, and a walking trail contract award.