CHPB-FM

CHPB-FM is an adult contemporary radio station located in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada, operating at a frequency of 98.1 MHz on the FM band. The station started its broadcasts in 2003 and was initially owned by Tri-Tel Communications. Later, on November 19, 2003, the Haliburton Broadcasting Group received permission to take over ownership of CHPB-FM from Tri-Tel.

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Cochrane Beautification Committee has ideas and wants to hear yours

1 week ago | mycochranenow.com | Bob McIntyre

Every jewel needs a bit of polishing. That’s how the chair of the new Cochrane Beautification Committee looks at its mandate. Roxanne DesRoches says horticultural and historical specialists are part of the group. They’re looking at putting flowers in green spaces, for example; and the maintenance of assets like the Lake Commando Boardwalk. DesRoches wants community engagement in the process. “We want everybody to be proud of their town, just as we are proud of our town, and to take action,” she says.
Temporary closure of Iroquois Falls Public Library begins later this month

1 week ago | mycochranenow.com | Bob McIntyre

The official 50th anniversary of the Iroquois Falls Public Library building is May 1st. But it will be closed, while new flooring and shelves are installed.. Assistant librarian Haley Montreuil says the closure runs from April 28th until May 20th. “Any books taken out between now and the 28th or any books renewed will be due on the 20th of May when we reopen,” she advises. “No fines will be accrued during the closure.”The limit on the number of books borrowed by an adult will be waived.
Sessions offered to promote federal immigration and francophone job programs

1 week ago | mycochranenow.com | Bob McIntyre

Lunchtime sessions on how you as an employer can take advantage of two programs are being offered in six communities across Cochrane and Timiskaming Districts next week. The federal government-supported programs are the Regional Rural and Francophone Immigration pilot projects. They’re facilitated by Madison Mizzau at the Timmins Economic Development Corporation.
The Storyteller moving into Iroquois Falls

1 week ago | mycochranenow.com | Bob McIntyre

Cochrane has Chimo the polar bear at the entrance to town. Moonbeam has the flying saucer. And Iroquois Falls has the lumberjack beside the highway in Porquis. But Guy-Paul Treefall is moving into town. “We prefer the name The Storyteller, which is the name that was given to him by the artist,” saysIroquois Falls Historical Society president Danny McIntyre. Town council has approved remediation work and to move The Storyteller to the front lawn of the museum on Devonshire Ave.
SCHOOL BUSES CANCELLED - Tuesday April 15 2025

1 week ago | mycochranenow.com | Tim Rout

All school buses are cancelled due to weather.
Hearing directly from the Kapuskasing-Timmins-Mushkegowuk candidates: Nicole Fortier Levesque

1 week ago | mycochranenow.com | Bob McIntyre

Leading up to the federal election, our news department has offered the candidates for Kapuskasing-Timmins-Mushkegowuk a chance to be heard on our newscasts. We sent them a questionnaire, offering to put the responses on our websites and let them talk about a couple them on-air. First up is New Democrat Nicole Fortier Levesque. She says U.S. tariffs are a direct attack on Canada’s economy and workers, and provinces, territories and federal parties must be united to protect jobs and industries.
Cochrane in 2005: The question of continued use of fluoride in municipal water

1 week ago | mycochranenow.com | Bob McIntyre

In Cochrane history this week, a question in April, 2005: Why is there still fluoride in the town’s tap water? Town councillor Claude Bourassa was asked that question by the health unit, which noted that Cochrane was the only community in the district to continue to use fluoride. It had reduced it by 60%, and Bourassa said it was finally time to remove the substance that reduces tooth decay but is believed to cause certain health problems.
Relative newcomer to town fills the vacant seat on Cochrane council

2 weeks ago | mycochranenow.com | Bob McIntyre

Cochrane municipal council has a new member at the table. Rod Reimer has been selected from a field of six people who let their names stand. Reimer and his wife have lived in Génier since November 2022. Speaking to the council meeting that heard from all the candidates, Reimer said since moving to town, he has served on the housing task force and the board of Northern Ontario Wires. “And I found that when working in a group, the key is to listen,” he stated.
Gardiner Ferry pulled from service, then quickly put back on the water

2 weeks ago | mycochranenow.com | Bob McIntyre

The provincial transportation ministry has pulled a quick U-turn on a decision to shut down the Gardiner Ferry. The cable ferry crosses the Abitibi River about 30 kilometres north of Cochrane on Hwy. 579. Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof says MTO said the cable ferry hadn’t passed Transport Canada inspection.
Province joins consortium on pre-development work for two hydroelectric power stations

2 weeks ago | mycochranenow.com | Bob McIntyre

The Ontario government is teaming up with three First Nations and Ontario Power Generation on pre-development work on two new hydroelectric generating stations on the Mattagami River system. Energy minister Stephen Lecce was part of an announcement at the Sandy Falls station in Timmins. He says the new stations will be the first in ten years and generate 430 megawatts of electricity. “Enough power for 430,000 homes,” he explains.