THE COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE
General information:
Languages:
French (34 %) and English (66 %)
Population:
5 390 people (2021 Census)
HOUSING
Housing and rent:
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Average rent cost:
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Average house cost:
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LABOUR MARKET
Industries:
Agriculture and agri-food
Construction
Food services
Forestry
Health
Lodging
Mining exploitation
Retail
Entrepreneurship:
We can put you in touch with entrepreneurs or organizations recruiting the region's next generation of entrepreneurs, whether they are existing private companies, franchises or new potential. Organizations can support you in writing business plans and obtaining funding.
Domains :
There are many jobs and business opportunities in the region. Our labor market is in a labor shortage in several areas due to a strong wave of retirements. The shortfall is estimated at 43.2% between 2016 and 2036, all professions combined.
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Business, finance and administration
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Education, law and social, community and government services
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Health sector
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Management
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Manufacturing and utilities
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Natural and applied sciences and related fields
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Natural resources, agriculture and related production
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Sales and services
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Trades, transport, machinery and related fields
Contact us for up-to-date information on jobs available in the region.
Large employers:
Agnico Eagle - Detour Lake Gold Mine
Brennan and Samantha's Your Independent Grocer
Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières
District School Board Ontario North East
Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Average household income:
$ 65,654 (source: Statistics Canada)
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
EDUCATION
Primary schools:
Aileen Wright English Catholic School
Secondary schools:
Upgrading / continuous learning:
Various partners offer language upgrades and courses. We will be happy to show you the best option according to your needs.
CHURCHES
Anglican Archbishop Anderson Memorial Church
Cochrane Gospel Chapel
First Baptist Church
Full Gospel Tabernacle Church
Holy Trinity Anglican Parish
Jehovah’s Witness
Knox Christian Reformed Church
New Hope Community Church
Paroisse de la Transfiguration Parish
HEALTH
Health services:
Cochrane Chiropractic and Fitness Centre
Cochrane Foot Care Wellness Centre
Dr. Raymond Family Dental Centre
Social services:
Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB)
North East Association for Community Living
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS)
LEGAL SERVICES
ACTIVITIES
Sports:
Basketball
Biking
Bowling
Canoe / kayak
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
Curling
Fitness / weightlifting
Golf
Hockey
Hunting and fishing
Skating
Snowmobile
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
SHOPPING AND ATTRACTIONS
Shops:
More than 50 shops, department stores, services and specialties ensure the supply of everything to residents, whether it is furniture, clothing, kitchen accessories, books, electronic devices, mechanical parts, hardware items, household items, sports, manicures, hairdressing, shoes...
Restaurants:
The local restaurants invite you to taste their greek, chinese, canadian and italian dishes, their fast food, their house specialties or their healthy dishes.
