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Cochrane, Ontario

Cochrane   Ontario average (StatCan 2021 Census)
Population5,390
Median household income$75,500
Median home value$200,000

Prochaines réunions

Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East

171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane ON
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East

171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane ON
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO

Réunions récentes

Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Beautification Committee

Council Chambers
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council adopts water & wastewater budget and new user fee schedule

The Town of Cochrane Council will read and pass three by‑laws: an agreement with Remi Papineau, the operating and capital water and wastewater budget for 2026, and a schedule of user fees and service charges. The meeting also includes a presentation from Eastlink about launching its mobile network in Cochrane on July 7. Additional items are the adoption of consent‑agenda resolutions, reports on recent RFPs for landfill monitoring well repairs and a lighting retrofit at the water treatment plant, and a resolution to rescind a prior strong‑mayor powers resolution.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of July 14, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 7 - 16 4.1 Eastlink | Presentation re. Eastlink Launching Mobile Network in Cochrane Easlink Request for Delegation Form Eastlink Presentation BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation from Eastlink regarding the launch of Eastlink mobile network in Cochrane, as infromation. 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 17 - 22 5.1 Draft Emergency Council Meeting Minutes held June 23, 2026 June 23, 2026 - Draft Emergency Council Minutes 23 - 27 5.2 Draft Regular Council Meeting Minutes held June 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 - Regular Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the draft minutes of the Emergency Council meeting held on June 23, 2026, and the draft Regular Council meeting held on June 30, 2026, are hereby adopted. Page REGULAR COUNCIL | JULY 14, 2026 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 28 - 31 7.1 Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board | Meeting Minutes held on April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026 - EcDev Board Minutes 32 - 33 7.2 Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalitie [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM

CANCELLED-Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité doit statuer sur une dérogation mineure pour un retrait réduit du garage au 59-61 Huron Road

Le Comité des dérogations (Committee of Adjustment) examinera une demande de dérogation mineure (A05-2026) afin d'autoriser un retrait latéral intérieur réduit à 0,61 mètre pour deux garages détachés au 59-61 Huron Road, alors que le règlement de zonage exige 1,0 mètre. Le personnel recommande l'approbation, estimant que la déragation satisfait aux quatre critères de la Loi sur l'aménagement (Planning Act). La réunion servira également à adopter les procès-verbaux précédents et à traiter d'autres questions procédurales.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING | WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:30 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2 - 4 4.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes held on June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026 - CofA 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. SUBMISSIONS 5 - 29 6.1 Minor Variance Application - A05-2026 | M. Linklater 59-61 Huron Road, Town of Cochrane Staff Report - A05-2026 Application Form Notice of Hearing A05-2026 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 AT 6:30 PM LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Fern Gravel, Chair Gaston Gauthier, Vice-Chair Annie Janson, Public Member Eric Vezeau, Public Member Marck Recoskie, Council Appointee ABSENT: Daniel Brunet, Council Appointee MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS: Devon Prevost, Acting Secretary-Treasurer Ellory Vincent, Planner, J. L. Richards & Associates (Attended virtually via Teams) GUESTS: DECLARATIONS: 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Quorum provisions were met. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Appointment of Acting Secretary-Treasurer [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Le conseil discutera de la réaffectation du financement de capital de 2nd Street en séance fermée

La réunion ordinaire du conseil adoptera les procès-verbaux et les éléments de l'ordre du jour de consentement, puis passera en séance fermée pour discuter d'une proposition de réaffectation pour le financement de capital de 2nd Street, d'une nomination au Comité d'ajustement (Committee of Adjustment) et d'autres questions confidentielles. Aucune autre décision publique de fond n'est à l'ordre du jour.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular council meeting of June 30, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4 - 8 5.1 Draft Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 16, 2026 June 16, 2026 - Draft Regular Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the draft minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on June 16, 2026, be adopted. 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 9 - 11 7.1 Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board | Meeting Minutes held on April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026 - Planning Board Minutes 12 - 14 7.2 Cochrane Committee of Adjustment | Meeting Minutes held on April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026 - CofA Minutes Page REGULAR COUNCIL | JUNE 30, 2026 15 - 16 7.3 Cochrane Public Library Board | Meeting Minutes held on May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 - Library Board Minutes 17 - 20 7.4 OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East | Meeting Minutes held on April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026 - OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East 21 - 22 7.5 Ministry of the Solicitor General | Correspondence re. Police Service Board and OPP Detachment Board Members and Elections Letter from the Mi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Emergency Council

Le Conseil clarifiera que les nouveaux jours fériés volontaires ne s'appliquent pas au personnel municipal

Le Conseil modifiera trois résolutions adoptées le 4 juin 2026, qui ont créé la Journée autochtone de Cochrane (21 juin), la Journée franco-cochranienne (24 juin) et la Journée anglo-cochranienne (25 juin) en tant que jours fériés volontaires. Les amendements précisent qu'il s'agit de proclamations communautaires et non de jours fériés pour les employés municipaux, et que tous les services et installations municipaux resteront pleinement opérationnels. La réunion comprend une séance à huis clos pour discuter des négociations de travail avec la section locale 71 de l'CUPE.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Emergency Council meeting of June 23, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEM(S) LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 11. NEW BUSINESS 12. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL REPORTS 13. STAFF REPORTS 14. BY-LAWS EMERGENCY COUNCIL | JUNE 23, 2026 15. RESOLUTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane now comes into a portion of the meeting that shall be closed to the public at ________ p.m., in accordance with section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss the following: 1. Labour relations or employee negotiations re. Update on Bargaining with CUPE Local 71 (M.A. 2001, s. 239 (2) (d)) 16. RISE FROM IN CAMERA 17. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 17.1 Amend Something Previously Adopted | Resolution 2026-42 | Indigenous Community Voluntary Holiday (June 21st) Original Resolution No. 2026-42 : WHEREAS the Town of Cochrane sits on the traditional ter [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East

Le conseil vote pour inclure les coûts de la diffusion en direct dans le budget futur

Le conseil du détachement de l'OPP-James Bay East recevra le rapport annuel 2025 et les rapports de police trimestriels de Cochrane, Moosonee et Smooth Rock Falls. Le conseil votera également sur un règlement établissant les procédures de réunion et envisagera de demander au secrétaire d'inclure les coûts de la diffusion en direct dans les délibérations budgétaires futures. Une correspondance du procureur général concernant les élections municipales et un avis de Police Governance Ontario seront reçus.

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171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane ON
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE OPP DETACHMENT BOARD-JAMES BAY EAST MEETING | MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 | 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE ON | 10:00 AM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda dated June 22, 2026, for the Regular OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East be approved as presented. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4 - 7 4.1 Minutes of the James Bay OPP Detachment Board—James Bay East held April 15, 2026 OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East - 15 Apr 2026 - Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East April 15, 2026, minutes be adopted. 5. OPP REPORT 8 - 34 5.1 2025 Detachment Board Annual Report 2025 Annual Report BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPP Detachment Board - James Bay East receive the 2025 Detachment Board Annual Report as information. 35 - 50 5.2 OPP Detachment Board | Cochrane Report | February to June 2026 2026 Cochrane PSB Report BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPP Detachment Board - James Bay East receive the Cochrane February to June 2026 report. 51 - 66 5.3 OPP Detachment Board | Moosonee Report | February to June 2026 2026 Moosonee PSB Report Page OPP DETACHMENT BOARD-JAMES BAY EAST | JUNE 22, 2026 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPP Detachment Board - James Bay East receive the Moosonee February to June 2026 report. 67 - 82 5.4 OPP Detachment Board | Smooth Rock Falls Report | February to June 2026 2026 Smo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jun 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board

Le conseil a discuté d'un sondage en ligne pour le Plan officiel à venir

Le comité de direction du développement économique de Cochrane a adopté son ordre du jour ainsi que le procès-verbal de la réunion du 2 avril 2026, et a accepté les rapports mensuels de l'EDO pour les mois d'avril et de mai. Il a ensuite discuté de plusieurs points d'information, notamment les prix BAG, les élections à venir, les licences commerciales et un sondage en ligne pour le Plan officiel. Aucune décision de politique formelle n'a été prise au-delà des approbations de routine.

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Council Chambers
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD MEETING | FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 | COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 12:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3 - 5 4.1 Minutes of May 1, 2026 May 1st, 2026 Minutes Economic Development 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. REPORTS 6 6.1 EDO May Monthly Report EDO MAY 2026 MONTHLY REPORT 6.2 Funder's Forum/Welcome to Cochrane Event September 9th 7 - 8 6.3 Jobs report - May Jobs_in_Cochrane_May_2026_Board_ 6.4 Update on Housing Development/Housing Statistics 6.5 Roundtable 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING 9. ADJOURNMENT Page COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD | JUNE 19, 2026 Page 2 of 8 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS , 171 FOURTH AVE, COCHRANE ONTARIO, ON MAY 1, 2026 AT 12:00 PM, LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Chair Business at large: Indigenous Sector: Agriculture Sector Mayor: Board of Trade: Councillor Education: Tourism: Mining: Stuart Gilray Lee Thomas (virtual) Vacant Adrian Struyk Peter Politis Vacant Heather Decevito Dennis Draves Renée Vezeau Beaulieu Brooke Moldenhaeur RESOURCE PERSONS: Economic Development Officer: North Claybelt Community Futures Corpo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Beautification Committee

Comité pour discuter de la subvention de la NOHFC et de la mise à jour sur la bardane

Le Comité de l'embellissement de Cochrane se réunira pour discuter des mises à jour sur le rapport de la bardane et d'une subvention de la Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), ainsi que d'un concours de nettoyage communautaire, de projets de trolley, de fleurs Little Bear, d'un panneau de bienvenue, d'un programme de désherbage étudiant et d'une plaque d'arbre communautaire. L'ordre du jour comprend des éléments de procédure standard tels que l'adoption des procès-verbaux et les déclarations d'intérêts.

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Council Chambers
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING | THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 | COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 12:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2 - 4 4.1 Minutes of May 21st, 2026 Cochrane Beautification Committee Minutes May 21 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Burdock Report Update 6.2 NOHFC Grant 6.3 Community Clean up Contest 6.4 Trolley 6.5 Little Bear 6.6 Welcome Billboard 6.7 Student - Weeds 6.8 Community Tree Plaque 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS , 171 FOURTH AVE, COCHRANE ONTARIO, ON THURSDAY, MAY 21st, 2026 AT 12:00 PM, LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Chairperson: Roxanne DesRoches Mary Kirkbride Christina Blazecka Katherine Roy Elaine Kolomeitz RESOURCE PERSONS: Economic Development Officer: : ABSENT: : Devon Prevost Susan Nelson 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL The Beautification Committee meeting held on May 21st, 2026 was called to order at 12:09 p.m. 1.1 Chair welcomed everyone in attendance 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by: KATHERINE ROY Seconded by: CHRISTINA BLAZECKA THAT the agenda be accepted as amended CARRIE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Le conseil doit approuver un prêt à terme d'un an avec Desjardins Financial

Le conseil adoptera les projets de procès-verbaux des réunions du 26 mai et du 4 juin et examinera plusieurs éléments de l'ordre du jour de consentement, y compris une motion soutenant le cadre budgétaire provincial-municipal et un règlement de confirmation. Il lira et adoptera le Règlement 2026-33 pour créer un Comité d'audit de la conformité des élections municipales et le Règlement 2026-46 pour autoriser une convention de prêt bancaire (Folio No. 0574584) avec Caisse Desjardins Ontario Credit Union Inc. Une séance à huis clos suivra pour discuter de l'acquisition de terrains, de contrats de bail, de questions de main-d'œuvre et d'une coentreprise potentielle de financement routier.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of June 16, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4 - 11 5.1 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes held on May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026 - Draft Regular Council Minutes 12 - 17 5.2 Draft Special Meeting Minutes held on June 4, 2026 June 4, 2026 - Draft Special Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the draft minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on May 26, 2026, and the Special Council meeting held on June 4, 2026, be adopted. 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 18 - 20 7.1 Ministry of the Attorney General | Follow-up to Updates to "Tailgate Event" Permits under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 Ministry of the Attorney General re Bring Your Own Pemit Follow up to Municipalities Page REGULAR COUNCIL | JUNE 16, 2026 21 7.2 The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound | Motion of Support re. Comprehensive Review of the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework Town of Parry Sound Motion of Support 22 7.3 Confirmatory By-Law By-Law 2026-56 8. ITEM(S) LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité doit statuer sur une dérogation mineure pour un cabanon au 1521 Concession 4 & 5

Le Comité de dérogations tiendra une audience publique concernant une demande de dérogation mineure (A04-2026) déposée par F. Charron afin d'autoriser un recul de cour avant réduit (4 m au lieu des 15 m requis) et une légère augmentation de la hauteur (6,12 m au lieu du maximum de 6 m) pour une structure accessoire en forme de dôme déjà construite sur une propriété agricole. Les autres points de l'ordre du jour comprennent l'adoption du procès-verbal de la réunion précédente et un appel de candidatures pour un poste de membre public vacant.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:30 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2.1 Appointment of Acting Secretary-Treasurer 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2 - 4 4.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes held on April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026 - CofA Minutes 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. SUBMISSIONS 5 - 31 6.1 Minor Variance Application - A04-2026 | F. Charron 1521 Concession 4 & 5, Glackmeyer, Town of Cochrane Staff Report - A04-2026 Application Form Site Plan Notice of Hearing A04-2026 MTO Comments - May 29, 2026 7. OTHER BUSINESS 32 7.1 Public Member | Application for Vacant Position Application Form 8. ADJOURNMENT THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 AT 6:30 PM LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Fern Gravel, Chair Gaston Gauthier, Vice-Chair Annie Janson, Public Member Eric Vezeau, Public Member Marck Recoskie, Council Appointee ABSENT: Daniel Brunet, Council Appointee MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS: Elisabeth Vachon, Secretary-Treasurer Sophie Hautot, Land Use Planner GUESTS: V. Singh, Case A02-2026 (Virtual) J. Bhimani, Case A02-2026 (Virtual) P. Ay [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

Le Conseil de planification décidera du lotissement d'un terrain industriel au 2307 Highway 652

Le Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board tiendra des audiences publiques sur deux demandes de consentement. La première vise à subdiviser un terrain de 3,2 hectares au 2307 Highway 652 pour un usage industriel, nécessitant une modification du règlement de zonage et le contrôle du plan de site. La deuxième demande concerne la propriété située au 1267 Concession 4 & 5. Le conseil traitera également des questions de procédure, y compris l'adoption des procès-verbaux.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE AND SUBURBAN PLANNING BOARD MEETING | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 7:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2.1 Appointment of Acting Secretary-Treasurer 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3 - 5 4.1 Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board Meeting Minutes held on April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026 - Planning Board Minutes 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS 7. CASES 6 - 31 7.1 Consent Application B2026-01 | K. Dumont & J. Mageau 2307 Highway 652, Town of Cochrane Staff Report - B2026-01 Application Form Severance Sketch and Site Plan Notice of Hearing B2026-01 MMAH Comments - May 27, 2026 32 - 51 7.2 Consent Application B2026-02 | M. Massicotte & C. Dubeault 1267 Concession 4 & 5, Town of Cochrane Staff Report - B2026-02 Application Form Page COCHRANE AND SUBURBAN PLANNING BOARD | JUNE 10, 2026 Notice of Hearing B2026-02 8. COMMUNICATIONS 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. OTHER BUSINESS 11. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING 12. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 51 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE AND SUBURBAN PLANNING BOARD HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 AT 7:00 PM LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Fern Gravel, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 03:00 PM

Special Council

Le conseil votera sur trois jours fériés volontaires pour les communautés autochtones, francophones et anglophones

Le conseil examinera trois avis de motion visant à déclarer les 21, 24 et 25 juin comme jours fériés volontaires pour les communautés autochtones, francophones et anglophones dans le cadre du programme « Shared Shores ». Les autres points incluent l'autorisation d'un don en nature pour le Blue Heart Festival, l'approbation d'une contribution de 10 000 $ pour le Bearfest et le Monster Truck Show de 2026, la modification du calendrier des réunions de juin en raison de l'indisponibilité du personnel, ainsi que l'adoption de règlements pour des ententes avec A2Z Civil Inc. et CIMCO Refrigeration.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 3:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Special Council meeting of June 4, 2026, be adpoted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEMS LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 7 - 8 10.1 Notice of Motion | Mayor Politis | Indigenous Community Voluntary Holiday ( June 21st) Summary and Background of Historical Significance WHEREAS the Town of Cochrane sits on the traditional territory of the Indigenous peoples of the James Bay Treaty - Treaty No. 9, whose deep connection to this land, stewardship, and rich cultural traditions have shaped the region since time immemorial; and Page SPECIAL COUNCIL | JUNE 4, 2026 AND WHEREAS June 21st is recognized nationally as National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples; AND WHEREAS the Town of Cochrane is deeply committed to the journey of reconciliation, mutual respect, and the building of equitable partnerships [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Le Conseil rejette l'appel d'offres de 9,5 M$ pour la modernisation de Second Street et approuve le budget de l'eau

Le Conseil examinera l'approbation du budget 2026 de l'eau et des eaux usées, et il lui est recommandé de rejeter et d'annuler l'appel d'offres de 9 503 286,78 $ de MCA Contracting pour le projet Cochrane Second Street Upgrades en raison d'un écart important par rapport à l'estimation de l'ingénieur. D'autres points incluent un règlement de réintégration pour les lots situés au 39 et 41 Algonquin Road, la création d'un comité d'audit de conformité conjoint, et le remplacement de l'équipement de refroidissement au Tim Hortons Event Centre. Plusieurs rapports sont fournis à titre informatif uniquement.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of May 26, 2026, be adopted 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6 - 14 5.1 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes held May 13, 2026 May 13, 2026 - Draft Regular Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the draft minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on May 13, 2026, be adopted. 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 15 - 18 7.1 Proclamation | Month of June as Seniors Month MSAA Seniors Month 2026 Poster MSAA Seniors Month 2026 Factsheet MSAA Seniors Month 2026 Tipsheet 19 - 20 7.2 Crime Prevention and Community Support Bureau | 2027 Municipal Policing Billing Statement Property Count 2027 Municipal Policing Billing Statement Property Count Page REGULAR COUNCIL | MAY 26, 2026 21 - 22 7.3 Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and REsponse (MEPR) | 2025 Compliance Results MEPR Compliance Results 2025 23 - 24 7.4 Correspondence from the Town of Bruce Mines | Bill 97 - Amendments to MFIPPA Legislation Correspondene from the Town of Bruce Mines on Bill 97 25 - 26 7.5 Correspondence from the Ministry of Northern Developmen [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Beautification Committee

Le comité examine la signalisation, la promenade, la mauvaise herbe de bardane et le financement de la rénovation du train

Le Comité de l'embellissement de Cochrane examinera les mises à jour concernant le panneau de bienvenue au parc Railway et la teinture de la promenade. Il discutera des résultats du conseil concernant la désignation de la bardane comme mauvaise herte envahissante nuisible et d'une demande pour solliciter un financement du Northern Ontario Heritage Fund pour la rénovation du train au parc Railway. D'autres points incluent la plantation d'arbres, un concours de nettoyage communautaire et le projet Little Bear Flowers.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING | THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 | COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 12:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2 - 4 4.1 Minutes of March 19th, 2026 Cochrane Beautification Committee Minutes March 19th, 2026 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Sign Update 6.2 Staining of Boardwalk 5 - 6 6.3 Results from Council Apr 28-26 ToC regarding burdock Apr 23-26 ToC regarding Funding Application 6.4 Tree Planting 6.5 Clean Up Contest 6.6 Little Bear Flowers 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS , 171 FOURTH AVE, COCHRANE ONTARIO, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 19th, 2026 AT 12:00 PM, LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Chairperson: Roxanne DesRoches Mary Kirkbride Susan Nelson Christina Blazecka Katherine Roy RESOURCE PERSONS: Economic Development Officer: : ABSENT: : Devon Prevost Elaine Kolomeitz 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL The Beautification Committee meeting held on March 19th, 2026 was called to order at 12:06 p.m. 1.1 Chair welcomed everyone in attendance 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by: SUSAN NELSON Seconded by: KATHERINE ROY [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 13, 2026 · 07:00 PM

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Wed May 13, 2026 · 06:30 PM

CANCELLED-Committee of Adjustment

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Tue May 12, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council - 12 May 2026-RESCHEDULED to May 13

Council to approve $48,000 contract renewal and two new by‑laws

The Cochrane Town Council will consider a twelve‑month renewal of a government‑relations advisory contract with Jenni Byrne & Associates Inc. for $48,000 plus HST. It will also vote on two by‑laws: one amending By‑Law 2026‑31 and another entering an agreement with Sky Wrench Inc. Additional items include a request to seek NOHFC funding for a historic train renovation in Railway Park and a directive to staff to draft a report on designating burdock as a noxious invasive weed.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of May 12, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 7 - 13 5.1 Draft Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Regular Council Meeting April 28, 2026 - Regular Counci Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the draft minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on April 28, 2026, be adopted. 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 14 - 17 7.1 Cochrane Public Library | Meeting Minutes held on February 18 and March 25, 2026 Library Board Minutes - Feb 18, 2026 Library Board Minutes - March 25, 2026 18 7.2 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing | Update on Amendments to O. Reg. 584/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001 MMAH Letter O.Reg. 584/06 re. Stormwater Fees Regulations Page REGULAR COUNCIL | MAY 12, 2026 19 - 21 7.3 Proclamation Request | Hope Air Day Letter of Request Hope Air Day Draft Municipal Proclamation 2026 22 - 23 7.4 Township of Opasatika | Resolution re. Support for the Rest Area Project Plan A Township of Opasatika - Resolution 2026-103 24 - 25 7.5 Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan | Resolution re. ALT [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri May 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board

Le conseil de Cochrane discutera du sondage sur le Plan officiel, des prix BAG et des élections

Le comité de direction du développement économique de Cochrane se réunira le 1er mai 2026 pour adopter les procès-verbaux précédents, recevoir le rapport mensuel de l'EDO d'avril et discuter de plusieurs points, notamment le sondage sur le Plan officiel (ouvert jusqu'au 25 mai), l'événement des prix BAG le 23 mai, les élections municipales et les licences commerciales. Le rapport de l'EDO couvre les mises à jour sur la planification, le tourisme, l'expansion du parc Hillcrest et le financement, tel qu'un accord finalisé pour une étude de faisabilité énergétique et des subventions salariales pour étudiants pour 12 postes.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD MEETING | FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026 | COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 12:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3 - 5 4.1 Adoption of the minutes of April 2, 2026 Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board - April 2, 2026 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. REPORTS 6 - 7 6.1 April Monthly EDO Report edo april 2026 6.2 BAG Awards - May 23, 2026 8 - 12 6.3 Elections Elections 6.4 Business Licenses 13 - 14 6.5 Official Plan Survey Online Survey Survey QR code 6.6 Roundtable 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING Page COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD | MAY 1, 2026 9. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 14 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS , 171 FOURTH AVE, COCHRANE ONTARIO, ON APRIL 2, 2026 AT 12:00 PM, LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Chair Business at large: Aboriginal Sector: Agriculture Sector Mayor: Board of Trade: Councillor Education: Stuart Gilray Lee Thomas Vacant Adrian Struyk Peter Politis Vacant Heather Decevito Dennis Draves RESOURCE PERSONS: Economic Development Officer: North Claybelt Community Futures Corporation: Recreation Supervisor: CAO MNEDG: ABSENT: Mining Forest [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to approve $10‑per‑lot land sale under Growth Community Improvement Plan

Council will vote to approve Growth Community Improvement Plan Incentive Application 09‑2025, allowing the sale of municipal land at $10 per lot. The council also directs staff to amend the Open Air Burning By‑Law to permit daytime burning permits. Reports on the Concession 6&7 and 12&1 bridge projects and the Road Paving Inspection RFP will be received, with financial results to be reviewed in closed session. By‑Law 2026‑44, authorizing an agreement with CRCS Recreation, will be read and passed.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of April 28, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6 - 14 5.1 Draft Minutes from the April 14, 2026 Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026 - Regular Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the draft minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on April 14, 2026, be adopted. 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 15 - 22 7.1 Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board | Meeting Minutes held on January 14 and February 19, 2026 January 14, 2026 - Planning Board Minutes February 19, 2026 - Planning Board Minutes 23 - 25 7.2 Cochrane Committee of Adjustment | Meeting Minutes held on March 11, 2026 March 11, 2026 - CofA Minutes Page REGULAR COUNCIL | APRIL 28, 2026 26 - 27 7.3 Northeastern Public Health | Proclamation re. Mental Heath Week NEPH Letter and Proclamation 28 - 33 7.4 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing | Description of Proposals re. Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 MMAH - Letter 234-2026-1123 Spring Housing Bill (2026) 34 7.5 Confirmatory By-Law By-L [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Beautification Committee

Comité chargé d'examiner le devis pour l'élimination des bardanes et le panneau de bienvenue

Le Cochrane Beautification Committee discutera de plusieurs projets à venir, notamment le Sportsman Show, un devis pour l'élimination des bardanes, un panneau de bienvenue, des changements concernant les lumières de Noël et un nettoyage du lac. Le comité examinera également sa liste d'objectifs et de réalisations pour 2026.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING | THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 | COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 12:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2 - 4 4.1 Minutes of March 19th, 2026 Cochrane Beautification Committee Minutes March 19th, 2026 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Upcoming Sportsman Show 6.2 Burdock Removal Quote 6.3 Welcome Sign 6.4 Change out holiday lights - banners 6.5 Around the lake clean up 6.6 List of 2026 Goals/Accomplishment 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS , 171 FOURTH AVE, COCHRANE ONTARIO, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 19th, 2026 AT 12:00 PM, LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Chairperson: Roxanne DesRoches Mary Kirkbride Susan Nelson Christina Blazecka Katherine Roy RESOURCE PERSONS: Economic Development Officer: : ABSENT: : Devon Prevost Elaine Kolomeitz 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL The Beautification Committee meeting held on March 19th, 2026 was called to order at 12:06 p.m. 1.1 Chair welcomed everyone in attendance 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by: SUSAN NELSON Seconded by: KATHERINE ROY THAT the agenda be accepted as [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East

Le conseil doit examiner le soutien à un projet de détournement de prescriptions pour lutter contre la dépendance

Le conseil du détachement de l'OPP-James Bay East tiendra sa réunion régulière le 15 avril 2026, à Cochrane. Les points clés incluent une présentation des Services aux victimes sur le programme provincial de notification de mise en liberté sous caution, une résolution pour soutenir l'appel du comté de Prince Edward en faveur d'un financement durable de l'OPP, et une résolution pour soutenir le projet de détournement de prescriptions proposé par le service de police de North Bay. Le conseil discutera également de la logistique de la réouverture de la route 11 avec la coordination des déneigeuses et des escortes de l'OPP, et examinera les options de diffusion en direct des réunions.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE OPP DETACHMENT BOARD-JAMES BAY EAST MEETING | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 | 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE ON | 10:00 AM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA 2.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda dated April 15, 2026, for the Regular OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East be approved as presented. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4 - 8 4.1 Minutes of the James Bay OPP Detachment Board - James Bay East OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East - 18 Feb 2026 - Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East February 18, 2026, minutes be approved. 5. OPP REPORT 6. PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS 9 - 19 6.1 Ms. Kathleen Jodoin, Victim Services of Nipissing District re. Provincial Bail Notification Provincial Bail Notification Program-Zone 1A Presentation BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPP Detachment Board - James Bay East, receive the Provincial Bail Notification presentation from Victim Services of Nipissing District as information. 7. COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELL-BEING PLAN Page OPP DETACHMENT BOARD-JAMES BAY EAST | APRIL 15, 2026 8. CORRESPONDENCE 20 - 21 8.1 Correspondence from the County of Prince Edward | Resolution of Support | OPP Sustainable Police Services Funding Correspondence from the County of Prince Edward re. OPP Sustainable Police Services Funding BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPP Detachment Board - James Bay East [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to approve by-law closing and selling portions of unopened road allowances

The Town of Cochrane Council will consider several by‑laws, including one to stop‑up, close, declare surplus and sell parts of unopened road allowances on Poplar Avenue and Wyandotte Road. The council will also adopt the operating and capital budget, tax rates and tax ratios, and approve a contract for new playground equipment at Hillcrest Park. A letter from the de Blois family regarding the land sale is being received for information only.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of April 14, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 7 - 9 4.1 Letter from the de Blois Family re. Notice of Intent to Close Shoreline Allowance and Dispose of Surplus Municipal Land Letter - Notice of Intent re. Land Delegation Request Form 03.24.2026 WHEREAS a request to purchase municipal land (municipal lot and municipal unopened road allowances) was presented to Council at an In-Camera meeting on January 27, 2026; AND WHEREAS the notice of intent to close the unopened road allowance and dispose of surplus municipal land was posted on the Town of Cochrane website and Facebook page, and mailed to two (2) abutting landowners on February 12th, 2026; AND WHEREAS, through the public consultation process, the Town received a letter from the de Blois family dated March 2, 2026, outlining concerns regarding the proposed sale of municipal land; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the letter as information. 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 10 - 13 5.1 Draft Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 - Special Council Minutes Page REGULAR [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

Le Conseil de planification reçoit une présentation sur la révision et la mise à jour du Plan officiel

Le Conseil de planification recevra une présentation de J.L. Richards concernant un rapport de contexte et d'orientations pour la révision et la mise à jour du Plan officiel des zones de planification Cochrane et Suburban. Le rapport présente les orientations politiques proposées en matière de croissance, de logement, d'agriculture, de développement économique, de transport, ainsi que de santé et de sécurité publiques. La réunion s'inscrit dans la Phase 3 (Engagement du public et des parties prenantes) de ce projet en cinq phases. Aucune décision n'est prise ; il s'agit d'un point de discussion.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE AND SUBURBAN PLANNING BOARD MEETING | TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 5:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS 7. CASES 8. COMMUNICATIONS 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2 - 16 9.1 J.L. Richards | Presentation: Background and Directions Report re. Official Plan J. L. Richards - Planning Board Presentation 10. OTHER BUSINESS 11. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING 12. ADJOURNMENT Planning Board Presentation: Background and Directions Report Official Plan of the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area Review and Update under Section 26 of the Planning Act April 14th, 2026 Page 2 of 16 Agenda 1 2 3 Project Overview Role of the Official Plan Overview of Background Report 4 5 6 Project Schedule / Next Steps Questions Growth and Settlement Housing Agricultural and Rural Areas Economic Development Transportation and Infrastructure Protecting Public Health and Safety Page 3 of 16 Official Plan Project: Status Phase 1: Project Initiation Phase 2: Background Studies and Discussion Papers Phase 3: Public and Stakeholder Engagement Phase 4: Draft Official Plan Phase 5: Finalization and Adoption • Technical review of Official Plan; [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité de dérogation mineure examinera un immeuble de neuf logements au 144, Fourth Street West

Le comité entendra une demande de dérogation mineure de Falcon Investment Inc. pour construire un immeuble de trois étages comprenant neuf logements au 144, Fourth Street West. Des dérogations sont nécessaires concernant la hauteur du bâtiment, l'espace d'agrément extérieur et les exigences de stationnement. Le personnel recommande l'approbation, sous réserve du contrôle du plan de site. La réunion comprend également une mise à jour sur une demande distincte au 110-112, Third Street West.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:30 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2 - 4 4.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes held on March 11, 2026 March 11, 2026 - CofA Minutes 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. SUBMISSIONS 5 - 37 6.1 Minor Variance Application - A02-2026 | Falcon Investment Inc. 144 Fourth Street West, Town of Cochrane Staff Report - A02-2026 Application Form Notice of Hearing A02-2026 Ontario Northland Comments - Noise & Vibration Letter Ontario Northland Comments - Guidelines Letter 38 - 40 6.2 Update re. Minor Variance Application - A03-2026 | 1964466 Ontario Inc. 110-112 Third Street West, Town of Cochrane Notice of Hearing A03-2026 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 AT 6:30 PM LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Fern Gravel, Chair Gaston Gauthier, Vice-Chair Annie Janson, Public Member Marck Recoskie, Council Appointee ABSENT: Daniel Brunet, Council Appointee Eric Vezeau, Public Member MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS: Sophie Hautot, Deputy Secretary-Treasurer/Land Use Pla [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

Le Conseil examinera un amendement au règlement et nommera un secrétaire-trésorier

Le Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board adoptera les procès-verbaux de janvier et février 2026, examinera le By-Law 2026-04 pour modifier le By-Law 2025-01, recevra une communication du Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing concernant un nommé provincial, et nommera un secrétaire-trésorier.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE AND SUBURBAN PLANNING BOARD MEETING | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 7:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3 - 8 4.1 Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board Meeting Minutes held on January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026 - Planning Board Minutes 9 - 10 4.2 Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board Special Meeting Minutes held on February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026 - Special Planning Board Minutes 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS 7. CASES 8. COMMUNICATIONS 11 - 12 8.1 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing | Provincial Appointee MMAH Letter re. Provincial Appointee for Planning Board 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13 - 16 9.1 By-Law 2026-04, Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law 2025-01 By-Law 2026-04 Schedule A By-Law 2026-04 Page COCHRANE AND SUBURBAN PLANNING BOARD | APRIL 8, 2026 10. OTHER BUSINESS 10.1 Appointment of Secretary-Treasurer (Section 11 (3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13) 11. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING 12. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 16 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE AND SUBURBAN PLANNING BOARD HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 AT [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 2, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board

Board schedules public information session on Official Plan review

The Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 27 meeting, and receive the March Economic Development report. The board will discuss a public information session on the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area Official Plan scheduled for April 13. It also accepted a letter from North Claybelt Community Futures and the draft 2026 workplan for further review.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD MEETING | THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026 | COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 12:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3 - 5 4.1 Adoption of Minutes of February 27, 2026 Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board - February 27, 2026 Minutes 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. REPORTS 6 6.1 March EDO Monthly Report March 2026 EDO Report 6.2 Polar Bear Express 6.3 Sportsman Show Presentation 6.4 Budget Update 7 6.5 Official Plan Information Session Notice-Public-Information-Session 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING Page COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD | APRIL 2, 2026 9. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 7 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS , 171 FOURTH AVE, COCHRANE ONTARIO, ON FEBRUARY 27, 2026 AT 12:00 PM, LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Chair Business at large: Agriculture Sector Tourism Sector Mayor: Mining: Councillor: Education: Stuart Gilray Lee Thomas Adrian Struyk Renée Vezeau-Beaulieu Peter Politis Brooke Moldenhauer Heather Decevito Dennis Draves RESOURCE PERSONS: Economic Development Officer: North Claybelt Community Futures Corporation: Recreation Supervisor: MNEDG: CA [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Mar 27, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Special Council - 27 Mar 2026 - CANCELLED

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Mar 25, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Special Council

Cochrane Council to continue 2026 budget discussions

The Town of Cochrane is holding a special council meeting to continue discussions regarding the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss detailed capital budgets.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 5:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Special Council meeting of March 25, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEMS LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 11. NEW BUSINESS 12. STAFF REPORTS 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13.1 Continuation of Previous Budget Meeting Discussions re. 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets SPECIAL COUNCIL | MARCH 25, 2026 14. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL REPORTS 15. BY-LAWS 16. RESOLUTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA 16.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane now comes into a portion of the meeting that shall be closed to the public at _________ p.m., in accordance with Section 239 (2) clause (i) to discuss: 1. A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial, or labour relations information supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cochrane Council to discuss voting methods for 2026 municipal elections

Council will receive a presentation from Intelivote Systems Inc. regarding telephone and internet voting options for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes, consent agenda items, and by-laws.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of March 24, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 7 - 23 4.1 Intelivote Systems Inc. | Presentation re. Telephone & Internet Voting Method for 2026 Municipal & School Board Elections Intelivote Presentation re. 2026 Elections BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation from Intelivote Systems Inc. as information and part of the contractual obligation as per RFP-ADMIN-2025-01. 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 24 - 26 5.1 Draft Minutes of the Special Council meeting held March 2, 2026 March 2, 2026 - Special Council Minutes 27 - 33 5.2 Draft Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026 - Regular Council Minutes 34 - 37 5.3 Draft Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held March 12, 2026 March 12, 2026 - Special Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following draft minutes are hereby adopted: Page REGULAR COUNCIL | MARCH 24, 2026  Special Council Meeting Minutes of March 2, and 12, 2026; and  Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026. 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 38 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Special Council

Council to approve $2,458,850 loan with Desjardins for long‑term financing

The Special Council will consider authorizing the Treasurer to negotiate a loan of $2,458,850 with Desjardins at a five‑year fixed rate of 4.42% and a 20‑year amortization. The loan is needed before a borrowing bylaw is enacted, which will be presented for approval at the regular council meeting on April 14, 2026. Drafts of the 2026 Capital Budget and the 2026 Water & Wastewater Capital Budget will also be reviewed. Part of the meeting will move in‑camera to discuss confidential information related to the detailed capital budget for levy and water & sewer projects.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 5:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Special Council meeting of March 23, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEMS LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 11. NEW BUSINESS 4 - 5 11.1 Report 2026-15, New Long-Term Financing Office of the Treasurer - New Long Term Financing - Pdf WHEREAS Council has reviewed the financing requirements outlined in report 2026-15; Page SPECIAL COUNCIL | MARCH 23, 2026 AND WHEREAS it is necessary to proceed with securing financing in advance of the enactment of a borrowing bylaw in order to maintain favourable lending terms; AND WHEREAS Council intends to consider a borrowing bylaw to formally authorize the debt; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Treasurer to negotiate and execute a loan agreement with Desjardins in the amount of $2,458,850 at a five-year fixed interest rate of 4.42% and a 20-year amortization period; AND THAT the Treasurer report back to Council confirming execution of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Beautification Committee

Cochrane Beautification Committee to discuss Railway Park sign and community cleanup

The Cochrane Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss several local improvement projects. The agenda includes updates on a welcome sign and cedar trees, as well as planning for a community cleanup day and the Sportsman Show.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING | THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026 | COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 12:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2.1 Agenda be adopted as presented 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2 - 5 4.1 Minutes of Feb. 19, 2026 Cochrane Beautification Committee Minutes Feb. 19, 2026 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Welcome Sign at Railway Park 6.2 Community Clean Up-Day -CFDC 6.3 Sportsman Show Participation 6.4 Cedar Tree update 6.5 2026 Goals/Accomplishments 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT AGENDA ITEM #4.1 Minutes of Feb. 19, 2026 Page 2 of 5 AGENDA ITEM #4.1 Minutes of Feb. 19, 2026 Page 3 of 5 AGENDA ITEM #4.1 Minutes of Feb. 19, 2026 Page 4 of 5 AGENDA ITEM #4.1 Minutes of Feb. 19, 2026 Page 5 of 5
Wed Mar 18, 2026 · 06:00 PM

CANCELLED-Special Council

Special Council meeting cancelled for March 18, 2026

The Special Council meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026, at Town Hall has been cancelled. The agenda included a third draft of the 2026 Capital Budget and a second draft of the 2026 Water & Wastewater Capital List for consideration.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Special Council meeting of March 18, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEMS LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 11. NEW BUSINESS 12. STAFF REPORTS 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3 13.1 2026 Capital List | Third Draft Page SPECIAL COUNCIL | MARCH 18, 2026 2026 Capital List - Third Draft 4 - 28 13.2 2026 Water & Wastewater Capital List | Second Draft 2026 W&S Capital List - Second Draft 2026 W&S Individual Capital Items - No values 14. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL REPORTS 15. BY-LAWS 16. RESOLUTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA 16.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane now comes into a portion of the meeting that shall be closed to the public at _________ p.m., in accordance with Section 239 (2) clause (i) to discuss: 1. A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial, or labour relations information supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Mar 13, 2026

CANCELLED-Special Council

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Special Council

Council approves $99,545 contract to convert storage to toddler washroom

The Special Council will receive Report 2026-08 and vote to authorize a $99,545.05 + HST contract with LUA Construction Inc. to turn a storage area into a toddler washroom at the Cochrane Child Care Centre. It will also receive and file the Reserve Schedule for the 2026 Budget. A portion of the meeting will be held in‑camera to discuss a lease negotiation for 1 First Ave and confidential details of the 2026 Detailed Capital Budget.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 5:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Special Council meeting of March 12, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEMS LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 11. NEW BUSINESS 12. STAFF REPORTS 4 - 6 12.1 Report 2026-08, RFP 2026-01 Toddler Washroom Conversion Office of the Child Care Manager - RFP 2026-01 Toddler Washroom Page SPECIAL COUNCIL | MARCH 12, 2026 Conversion BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-08 from the Child Care Manager; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the town of Cochrane Council authorize staff to enter into a contract with LUA Construction Inc. for the price of $99,545.05 + HST to complete the conversion of a storae area to a toddler washroom area. 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7 13.1 2026 Operating and Capital Budget 2026 Draft Operating Budget Summary 8 13.2 Reserve Schedule for Budget 2026 (Additional documents presented during previous budget meeting) Reserve Schedule for 2026 Budget [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 11, 2026 · 07:00 PM

CANCELLED-Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Mar 11, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider minor variance for large secondary dwelling unit

The Cochrane Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application to allow a 1,400-square-foot secondary dwelling unit in a detached building on 141 Lake Louise Road. The proposal seeks to exceed the 602-square-foot size limit for such units.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:30 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3 - 4 4.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes held on January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026 - CoA Minutes 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. SUBMISSIONS 5 - 32 6.1 Minor Variance Application – A01-2026 | L. Kennedy and S. Redman Lot 2, Concession 9, Leitch Township Staff Report - A01-2026 Application Form Site Plan Sketch - Option 1 Sketch - Option 2 Notice of Hearing A01-2026 Northeastern Public Health Comments - March 2, 2026 7. OTHER BUSINESS 7.1 Appointment of a Secretary-Treasurer (Section 44 (8) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13) Page COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT | MARCH 11, 2026 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 32 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 AT 6:30 PM LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Fern Gravel, Chair Gaston Gauthier, Vice-Chair Annie Janson, Public Member Daniel Brunet, Council Appointee Eric Vezeau, Public Member ABSENT: Marck Recoskie, Council Appointee MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS: Sophie Hautot, Deputy Secretary-Trea [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cochrane Council to establish Blue Heart Cultural Awareness Week

The Town of Cochrane is considering the creation of an annual cultural awareness week from June 21 to July 1. Council is also reviewing a new municipal backflow prevention program and a process for selling building lots below market value.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of March 10, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 8 - 10 5.1 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held February 17, 2026 February 17, 2026 - Special Council Minutes 11 - 12 5.2 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026 - Special Council Minutes 13 - 14 5.3 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026 - Special Council Minutes 15 - 17 5.4 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held February 23, 2026 February 23, 2026 - Special Council Minutes 18 - 22 5.5 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 24, 2026 February 24, 2026 - Regular Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes are hereby adopted:  Special Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 18, 19, and 23, 2026; and  Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026. Page REGULAR COUNCIL | MARCH 10, 2026 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 23 - 24 7.1 Cochrane Public Library Board | Meeting Minutes held on January 21, 2026 Library [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 05:00 PM

CANCELLED-Special Council

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Fri Mar 6, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Special Council - 06 Mar 2026-CANCELLED

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Special Council

Council reviews 2026 budget variance and $883k infrastructure funding request

The council will receive the 2026 Operating Budget variance report, which compares actual spending to the budget for recent years. The report notes a decrease in recreation department revenue and a proposed increase in funding for the infrastructure department’s transportation and road projects, totaling $883,000. Council members will discuss these variances and the infrastructure funding request.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Special Council meeting of March 2, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEMS LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 11. NEW BUSINESS 12. STAFF REPORTS 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page SPECIAL COUNCIL | MARCH 2, 2026 3 - 5 13.1 2026 Operating Budget - Variance Operating Report and Details Re. Recreation Revenue & Transportation Expenses Overall Variance Report with Supporting Details BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the budget vs acutal variance report, the recreation department decrease in revenue report and the revised increase by the infrastructure department. 14. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL REPORTS 15. BY-LAWS 16. RESOLUTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA 17. RISE FROM IN CAMERA 18. ADJOURNMENT 18.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Special Council Meeting is hereby adjourned at ____________ p.m. Page 2 of 5 TOWN OF COCHRANE - SUMMARY BUDGET VS ACTUAL VARIANCE REPORT EXPENSES LABOUR MPAC ASSESSMEN [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Feb 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board

Board requests $25,000 for public transportation funding

The Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board adopted its agenda and minutes, welcomed a new council representative, and accepted several reports. It received a renewable energy funding update and directed the Economic Development Officer to request $25,000 for public transportation. The board also discussed the 2026 Action Plan covering energy, housing development, and transit, and held a round‑table on product logistics at Your Independent Grocers.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD MEETING | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 | COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 12:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2 - 4 4.1 Minutes of January 30, 2026 Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board - January 30, 2026 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. REPORTS 5 - 6 6.1 Monthly Report February 2026 Social and Economic Development Manager Report 7 - 8 6.2 Letter: North Claybelt Notice of Retirment and Executive Director Transition - North Claybelt 9 - 16 6.3 Workplan 2026 2026 Workplan (2) 6.4 Round Table 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING 9. ADJOURNMENT CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE TIM HORTON EVENT CENTRE , 7 TIM HORTON DR., COCHRANE ONTARIO, ON JANUARY 30, 2026 AT 12:00 PM, LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Chair Business at large: Agriculture Sector Mayor: Education Councillor Stuart Gilray Lee Thomas Adrian Struyk Peter Politis Dennis Draves Heather Decevito RESOURCE PERSONS: Economic Development Officer: Chief Administrative Officer: Guest ABSENT: Tourism Forestry Sector: Devon Prevost Dan Gagnon Eric Farr Renée Vezeau Beaulieu Greg Murphy 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL The Cochrane [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Special Council - 26 Feb 2026-CANCELLED

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Tue Feb 24, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council approves new detour route on Highway 579 for Clute Creek culvert project

The council will vote on a revised detour route using Concession 8‑9 (Glackmeyer Road) for the Highway 579 construction by the Ministry of Transportation. It will also consider a one‑year fixed‑term loan renewal with Desjardins Financial Institution. Four by‑laws will be read and passed, covering a pothole prevention agreement with the Province, a voting‑service contract with Intelivote Systems Inc., council procedural rules, and the loan renewal. An in‑camera session will be held to discuss private personnel matters.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of February 24, 2026, be adopted 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5 - 11 5.1 Minutes of the February 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting February 10, 2026 - Regular Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on February 10, 2026, be adopted. 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 12 - 16 7.1 Northeastern Public Health November 27, 2025 Minutes Board Minutes-November 27 2025 17 - 20 7.2 Northeastern Public Health January 12, 2026 Minutes Board Minutes-January 12 2026 21 7.3 Confirmatory By-law By-Law 2026-22 Page REGULAR COUNCIL | FEBRUARY 24, 2026 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items listed on the February 24, 2026, Council Agenda be received and that the motions contained therein be approved and duly recorded as presented: 7.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledege the Northeastern Public Health November 27, 2025, meeting minutes. 7.2 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledge the Northeastern Public Health January 12, 2026, meeting minutes. 7.3 BE IT [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Special Council

Council to consider 6.45% property tax increase for 2026 budget

The council will receive the draft operating taxed‑based 2026 budget, which projects a 6.45% property tax increase and outlines revenue and expenditure changes across departments. A budget‑vs‑actual variance report for 2022‑2026 will also be presented. Letters from the Second Mile Club (sanitary sewer connection) and the Boreal Pulse Healthcare Attraction Team (2026 financial contribution request) will be circulated for information.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 5:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Special Council meeting of February 23, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEMS LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 11. NEW BUSINESS 3 - 27 11.1 Draft Operating Taxed Based 2026 Budget 2026 Municipal Budget - Operating BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the draft operating taxed based 2026 budget as information. Page SPECIAL COUNCIL | FEBRUARY 23, 2026 28 - 34 11.2 Budget vs. Actual Variance Report 2022 to 2026 report BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the budget vs. actual variance report. 35 11.3 Correspondence from the Second Mile Club re. Sanitary Sewer Connection Sanitary Sewer Connection Request BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the letter dated February 15, 2026, from the Second Mile Club, as information. 36 11.4 Correspondence from Boreal Pulse Healthcare Attraction Team re. Request for 2026 Financial Contributions Request for Financial Contribution for the 2026 Operating Year BE IT [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Special Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

Special meeting to launch Official Plan review for Cochrane area

The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board is presenting a review and update of the Official Plan under Section 26 of the Planning Act. The agenda includes a refresher on Ontario’s planning framework, the scope and schedule of the review, and ways residents can participate. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is informational and preparatory.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE AND SUBURBAN PLANNING BOARD MEETING | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 5:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS 7. CASES 8. COMMUNICATIONS 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2 - 10 9.1 J.L. Richards | Presentation re. Official Plan Review J.L. Richards Special Meeting Presentation 10. OTHER BUSINESS 11. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING 12. ADJOURNMENT Special Meeting of Planning Board Official Plan of the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area Review and Update under Section 26 of the Planning Act February 19th, 2026 Page 2 of 10 T oday’s Agenda Refresher on Ontario’s Planning Framework Planning Context Official Plan of the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area Scope of Review and Update Project Schedule How can residents and stakeholders get involved? Questions 1 2 3 5 678 Page 3 of 10 Ontario’s Planning Framework Planning Act Shall have regard to Provincial Planning Statement Provincial Plans Upper-tier Official Plan Single-tier or Lower-tier Official Plan Policy Plans Downtown Town Centres Brownfields Zoning Zoning By-law Holding By-laws Minor Variances Land Division Subdivision Condominiums Consents Shall be consistent wit [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Beautification Committee

Cochrane Beautification Committee to discuss 2026 budget and community projects

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 budget update and the purchase of community trees. The agenda also includes discussions regarding train rehabilitation, a summer student, and a presentation from the Lion's Club.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 | COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 12:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2.1 Agenda be adopted as presented 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3 - 5 4.1 Minutes of Nov. 20, 2025 Cochrane Beautification Committee Minutes Nov 20, 2025 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Budget 2026 Update 6.2 Community Tree Purchase 6.3 Summer Student 6.4 Train Rehabilitation 6.5 Sportsman Show 6.6 Lion's Club Presentation 6.7 Round Table 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Page COCHRANE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | FEBRUARY 19, 2026 Page 2 of 5 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS , 171 FOURTH AVE, COCHRANE ONTARIO, ON THURSDAY NOV. 20, 2025 AT 11:30 AM, LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Chairperson: Roxanne DesRoches Mary Kirkbride Susan Nelson Katherine Roy RESOURCE PERSONS: Economic Development Officer: : ABSENT: : Devon Prevost Christina Blazecka Elaine Kolomeitz 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL The Beautification Committee meeting held on Nov. 20th 2026 was called to order at 11:31 a.m.. 1.1 Chair welcomed everyone in attendance 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ADOPTION OF AGEND [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Special Council

Council receives presentation on Official Plan review for Cochrane

The Special Council will receive a presentation from J.L. Richards about the review and update of the Official Plan for the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area. The presentation outlines the planning framework, the scope of the review, and a project schedule that runs from September 2025 to March 2027. It also explains how residents can participate through surveys, information sessions and open houses. The item is for information only and does not include a decision or vote.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Special Council meeting of February 19, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEMS LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 11. NEW BUSINESS 3 - 11 11.1 J.L. Richards | Presentation re. Official Plan Review J.L. Richards Special Meeting Presentation BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives, for information, the presentation from J.L. Richards regarding the Official Plan Review Page SPECIAL COUNCIL | FEBRUARY 19, 2026 project. 12. STAFF REPORTS 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL REPORTS 15. BY-LAWS 16. RESOLUTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA 17. RISE FROM IN CAMERA 18. ADJOURNMENT 18.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Special Council meeting is hereby adjourned at ________ p.m. Page 2 of 11 Special Meeting of Council Official Plan of the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area Review and Update under Section 26 of the Planning Act February 19th, 2026 AGENDA ITEM #11.1 J.L. Richards | [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 18, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Special Council

Council to decide whether to adopt a higher level of service beyond MMS for public works

The Special Council will hear the Manager of Infrastructure's presentation of the 2026 public works operating budget, including equipment repair needs, surface dust‑suppression, and winter‑control costs. Council must decide whether to adopt a formal Level of Service that exceeds the Minimum Maintenance Standards, which will determine future budget allocations. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval and disclosures.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 5:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Special Council meeting of February 18, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEMS LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 11. NEW BUSINESS 3 - 21 11.1 Manager of Infrastructure Operating Budget Presentation Operating Budget for Public Works Presentation 12. STAFF REPORTS Page SPECIAL COUNCIL | FEBRUARY 18, 2026 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL REPORTS 15. BY-LAWS 16. RESOLUTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane now comes into a portion of the meeting that shall be closed to the public at _________ p.m., in accordance with Section 239 (2) clause (b) & (i) to discuss: 1. a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial, or labour relations information supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive po [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM

OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East

Board adopts By‑Law 2026‑01 to approve the 2026 OPP Detachment budget

The OPP Detachment Board‑James Bay East approved By‑Law 2026‑01, formally adopting the 2026 board budget. It also approved an insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. for $3,443.00 (excluding PST). The board directed the Secretary/Treasurer to complete a letter of support for the provincial bail notification program and received eticket overview reports for Cochrane, Smooth Rock Falls and Moosonee. Additionally, the board set the 2026 meeting dates and locations.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE OPP DETACHMENT BOARD-JAMES BAY EAST MEETING | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 | 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE ON | 10:00 AM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA 2.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda dated February 18, 2026, for the Regular OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East be approved as presented. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4 - 7 4.1 Minutes of the December 3, 2025 Regular OPP Detachment Board- James Bay East Board Meeting OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East - 03 Dec 2025 - Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East December 3, 2025, minutes be approved. 5. OPP REPORT 8 - 18 5.1 OPP Mosoonee Quarterly Report Period Ending December 2, 2025 OPP Detachment Board Report | Moosonee| Period Ending December 2, 2025 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPP Detachment Board—James Bay East received the Moosonee Quarterly report for the period ending December 2, 2025, as information. 19 - 39 5.2 OPP Eticket Overview Moosonee Report from December 1, 2025 to February 10, 2026 Moosonee Report Page OPP DETACHMENT BOARD-JAMES BAY EAST | FEBRUARY 18, 2026 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East receive the Moosonee Detachment Eticket overview report for the reporting period of December 1, 2025 to February 10, 2026 as information. 40 - 56 5.3 OPP Eticket Overview Smooth Rock Falls Report from December [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Special Council

Council to review the 2026 Draft Capital Budget

The Special Council will adopt the agenda, handle standard procedural matters, and consider the 2026 Draft Capital Budget. The budget document spans multiple pages and will be discussed by council members. No specific projects or dollar figures are listed in the agenda.

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TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 | TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO | 1:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Special Council meeting of February 17, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 8. ITEMS LIFTED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION, IF ANY 9. CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 10. NOTICE OF MOTION 11. NEW BUSINESS 3 - 50 11.1 2026 Draft Capital Budget Capital Budget & Project Details 12. STAFF REPORTS Page SPECIAL COUNCIL | FEBRUARY 17, 2026 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL REPORTS 15. BY-LAWS 16. RESOLUTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane now comes into a portion of the meeting that shall be closed to the public at _________ p.m., in accordance with Section 239 (2) clause (i) to discuss: 1. a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial, or labour relations information supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the c [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026 · 06:30 PM

CANCELLED-Committee of Adjustment

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Wed Feb 11, 2026 · 07:00 PM

CANCELLED-Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO
Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cochrane Council to consider water and wastewater rate increases

Council is discussing a phased rate increase strategy for water and wastewater services from 2026 to 2031. The meeting also includes decisions on election services contracts and several new municipal by-laws.

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FIRE HALL, 23 5TH STREET, COCHRANE, ON
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 | FIRE HALL, 23 5TH STREET, COCHRANE, ON | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of February 10, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 7 - 17 5.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes held on January 13, 2026- Republish January 13, 2026 - Regular Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as amended to include a declaration of pecuniary interest submitted following the January 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting; AND THAT Resolution No. 2026-24 from the January 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting, adopting the January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes, be rescinded. 18 - 25 5.2 Regular Council Meeting Minutes held on January 27, 2026 January 27, 2026 - Regular Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 27, 2026, be adopted. Page REGULAR COUNCIL | FEBRUARY 10, 2026 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 26 - 27 7.1 Town of Kapuskasing | Partnership and Collaboration Project "The Birth of Change" - Prescription Diversion Program Council Support Letter - Partnership and Collaboration P [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jan 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board

Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board to discuss 2026 budget and action plan

The board is meeting to review the 2026 Budget and the 2026 Action Plan. The session includes a monthly report from the Social and Economic Development Manager and a verbal funding update.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD MEETING | FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026 | TIM HORTON EVENT CENTRE | 12:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3 - 5 4.1 Minutes of October 31st, 2025 Minutes of October 31, 2025 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. REPORTS 6.1 Welcome - new council representative 6 - 7 6.2 Social and Economic Development Manager January Monthly Report January Social and Economic Development Manager Monthly Report 6.3 Funding Update - Verbal 6.4 Budget 2026 8 - 17 6.5 Action Plan 2026 2025 Work Plan 6.6 Roundtable 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING Page COCHRANE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING BOARD | JANUARY 30, 2026 9. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 17 AGENDA ITEM #4.1 Minutes of October 31st, 2025 Page 3 of 17 AGENDA ITEM #4.1 Minutes of October 31st, 2025 Page 4 of 17 AGENDA ITEM #4.1 Minutes of October 31st, 2025 Page 5 of 17 January Social and Economic Development Manager Monthly Report Happy New Year. The last couple of months have been quite busy, balancing ongoing economic development work with a number of operational and emergency-related responsibilities. As part of my role on the Municipal Emergency Control Group, I participated in emergency management training to ensure preparedness and coordination in the event [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cochrane Council to review 2024 audited financial statements

The Town Council will consider the adoption of the 2024 audited financial statements and the 2021-2023 Economic Development Corporation statements. The body is also deciding on the expansion of child care services and the appointment of Councillor Heather Decevito to municipal boards.

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FIRE HALL, 23 5TH STREET, COCHRANE, ON
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 | FIRE HALL, 23 5TH STREET, COCHRANE, ON | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2.1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of January 27, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 8 - 18 5.1 Regular Council Meeting held on January 13, 2026 Regular Council - 13 Jan 2026 - Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following the minute of the regular council meeting held on Janaury 13, 2026, be adopted. 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 19 - 20 7.1 Cochrane Public Library Board Minutes held on October 15, 2025 October 15, 2025 - Library Board Minutes 21 - 23 7.2 Cochrane Public Library Board Minutes held on November 19, 2025 November 19, 2025 - Library Board Minutes 24 - 30 7.3 Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation | First Nation's Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Claim Ministry of Indigenous Affaires Letter to Town of Cochrane Page REGULAR COUNCIL | JANUARY 27, 2026 Order Section 35, The Mining Act, R.S.O. 1990 - Order No. W-P-227/25 31 - 32 7.4 Solicitor General | Police Service Board Budget re. Strong Mayor Power Municipalities Solicitor General Letter re. Strong Mayor Power Municipalities 33 7.5 Confirmatory B [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board

Board to decide consent applications for land severance in Leitch and Glackmeyer

The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board will consider Consent Application B2025-14 from Y. Vezeau for Part Lot 8, Concession 6, Leitch, and Consent Application B2025-15 from R. Castonguay for Part Lot 11, Concession 1, Glackmeyer. The board will also review three by‑laws (2026‑01, 2026‑02, 2026‑03) to enter agreements with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Additionally, appointments for a Chair and Vice‑Chair of the board will be made.

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FIRE HALL, 23 5TH STREET, COCHRANE, ON
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COCHRANE AND SUBURBAN PLANNING BOARD MEETING | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 | FIRE HALL, 23 5TH STREET, COCHRANE, ON | 7:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4 - 6 4.1 Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board Meeting Minutes held on December 10, 2025 December 10, 2025 - Planning Board Minutes 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS 7. CASES 7 - 28 7.1 Consent Applications B2025-14 | Y. Vezeau Part Lot 8, Concession 6, Leitch, Town of Cochrane Staff Report - B2025-14 Application Form B2025-14 Severance Sketch Revised Notice of Hearing B2025-14 MTO Comments - January 7, 2026 Northeastern Public Health Comments - January 8, 2026 29 - 49 7.2 Consent Application B2025-15 | R. Castonguay Part Lot 11, Concession 1, Glackmeyer, Town of Cochrane Staff Report B2025-15 Application Form B2025-15 Sketch Page COCHRANE AND SUBURBAN PLANNING BOARD | JANUARY 14, 2026 Revised Notice of Hearing B2025-15 MTO Comments - January 7, 2026 Northeastern Public Health Comments - January 8, 2026 8. COMMUNICATIONS 50 - 56 8.1 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing | Letter re. One Window Provincial Review Comments - Draft Official Plan Amendment 2024-01 MMAH Letter Dated November 17, 2025 57 - 58 8.2 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing | Correspondent Letters [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider approving Minor Variance A06-2025 for specialized agricultural use

The Committee of Adjustment will review Minor Variance Application A06-2025 submitted by T. Calaiezzi for Part Lot 8, Concession 6, Leitch Township. The variance seeks to recognize a deficient lot area and frontage to permit a specialized agricultural operation and is tied to Consent Application B2025-14 that would create a new lot of about 1.16 hectares on Silver Queen Lake Road. Staff recommend approval, noting the proposal meets the four tests of the Planning Act and complies with the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law. The committee will decide whether to approve the variance.

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FIRE HALL, 23 5TH STREET, COCHRANE, ON
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 | FIRE HALL, 23 5TH STREET, COCHRANE, ON | 6:30 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2 - 4 4.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes held on November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025 - CofA Minutes 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. SUBMISSIONS 5 - 31 6.1 Minor Variance Application – A06-2025 | T. Calaiezzi Part Lot 8, Concession 6, Leitch Township Staff Report - A06-2025 Application Form Site Plan Sketch Revised Notice of Hearing A06-2026 MTO Comments - January 7, 2026 Northeastern Public Health - January 8, 2026 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE MINUTES OF THE COCHRANE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 171 FOURTH AVENUE, COCHRANE, ONTARIO, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 AT 6:30 PM LOCAL TIME. PRESENT: Fern Gravel, Chair Gaston Gauthier, Vice-Chair Daniel Brunet, Council Appointee Marck Recoskie, Council Appointee ABSENT: Eric Vezeau, Public Member MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS: Elisabeth Dupuis, Secretary-Treasurer Sophie Hautot, Land Use Planner GUESTS: DECLARATIONS: 1. OPENING REMARKS AND ROLL CALL Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm. Quorum provisions were met 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved By: GASTON GAUT [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council will adopt seven by-laws, including road sale and interim tax levy

The Town of Cochrane Council will read and pass a series of by-laws covering road allowance disposal, a new interim tax levy, and other municipal matters. It will also approve a $5,000 contribution to the Northern Corridor Chamber for the 2026 Business and Tourist Guide, and authorize additional design costs for the 5th Street Reconstruction project. Further decisions include leasing a new water and sewer emergency response vehicle and other policy updates.

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FIRE HALL, 23 5TH STREET, COCHRANE, ON
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING | TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 | FIRE HALL, 23 5TH STREET, COCHRANE, ON | 6:00 PM ORDERS TO THE DAY Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Council meeting of January 13, 2026, be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 10 - 16 5.1 Regular Council Meeting held December 9, 2025 December 9, 2025 - Regular Council Minutes 17 - 19 5.2 Special Council Meeting held December 15, 2025 December 15, 2025 - Special Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes are hereby adopted:  Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on December 9, 2025; and  Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on December 15, 2025. 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN BLOCK 20 - 21 7.1 Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board Minutes held on November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025 - Planning Board Minutes Page REGULAR COUNCIL | JANUARY 13, 2026 22 - 25 7.2 OPP Detachment Board—James Bay East Meeting Minutes Held on September 10, 2025 September 10, 2025 - OPP Detachment Board-James Bay East Minutes 26 7.3 Crime Prevention and Community Support Bureau | Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Annual Billing Statement Letter re. 2026 Annual Billing 27 - 48 7.4 Solicitor General | 2026 Ontario Provincial Police (O [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]