Project: Melrose Heights Subdivision Development Location: North of JV Bonhomme Boulevard Date and Time: Monday, January 12, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Venue: McIntyre Community Centre (Auditorium), 85 McIntyre Rd., Timmins, Ontario Purpose of the Session: The City of Timmins invites residents and stakeholders to attend a Public Information Session regarding the proposed Melrose Heights Subdivision. This session will provide details on the development plan, infrastructure improvements, project timelines, and will allow the public to ask questions and provide feedback. Project Overview: Subdivision Details: Development on city-owned land 240 residential or multi-residential lots in a two-phase approach Infrastructure Improvements: Approximately 2,100 metres of new water, storm, and sanitary mains Storm water management, drainage improvements, sanitary sewer design, water modelling and preventative maintenance plans New third party utilities (Hydro, Enbridge Gas, Etc.) Roadway & Utilities: Local-residential classification Preapproved under Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Streetlights, asphalt pavement, curbs, and sidewalks Traffic calming measures Infrastructure Studies: Transportation Master Plan (2024) confirms traffic capacity and intersection modifications Infrastructure Needs Study (2025) confirmed water and sanitary capacity Why Attend? Learn about the development timeline and phases Understand infrastructure and service standards Provide feedback and ask questions For more information: For more information about this matter, please contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email at [email protected] or visit the City of Timmins website.
File No. Z-2025-10 5627-050-062-00610 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED CITY-INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the McIntyre Community Centre (Auditorium), 85 McIntyre Rd., Timmins, Ontario to gather public input regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended. This is a City-initiated Zoning By-law amendment. Owner: Corporation of the City of Timmins Location: Concession 3, Part of Lot 1, Plan M-12-C, Lots 6 to 11, 16 to 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27 and 30, Part of Lots 19, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 31 and 32, Part of Unnamed Street, Registered Plan 6R-5149, Part of Part 1, Parcels 12421, 22696 SEC, Mountjoy Township THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to amend the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100, as amended, to facilitate residential development of the proposed Melrose Heights subdivision land (municipal land). The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes the following: rezone a portion of the subject land from Open Space (RD-OS) to Residential Third Density (NA-R3); and rezone a portion of the subject lands from Residential Second Density - Holding (NA-R2 (h)) to Residential Third Density - Holding (NA-R3 (h)). ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Please note that the rights of third parties to appeal Zoning By-law Amendment decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal have been restricted under the Planning Act. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3. For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email. Dated at the City of Timmins, this 10th day of December, 2025. Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), all written submissions, documents, deputations, correspondence, emails or other communications (including name and address) provided for, or at a public meeting, public consultation, or other public process are considered part of the public record. Please note that by submitting any of this information, consent is being provided to use and disclose this information as part of the Planning process.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Sunday, December 07, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -31 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
The flags at all municipally-owned facilities will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day is dedicated to remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence, and those whose lives have been tragically taken by it. It serves as a call to action for every person in Canada to take meaningful action towards ending gender-based violence. Through the City’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, we are dedicated to addressing gender-based violence. This work focuses on acknowledging the impact of violence, the support of survivors, and strengthening collaborative prevention strategies. For more information on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, please visit: www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/16-days/national-day-remembrance.html
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area: Timmins South Area: • Moneta Ave. between Mountjoy St. and Birch St S. Date and Time of Disruption: • December 16, 2025, from 8:00am to 8:00pm Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal. Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break repair within the following area: Timmins South Area: • Railway St between Dale Ave & Ogden Ave. Date and Time of Disruption: • December 15, 2025, from 10:00am to 8:00pm • UPDATED: December 16, 2025, from 7:30am to 6:00pm Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal. Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure repair which will affect the following area: South Porcupine: • Harold Ave. (Hwy 101) between Crawford St. & Moore St. • Main St. between Harold Ave, & Fern Ave. Date & Time of Disruption: • December 9, 2025, from 10:00AM to 6:00PM Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure, or water, or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal. Road Closure Information: Main St will be closed between Harold Ave to Fern Ave on December 9, 2025, from 8:00am to 8:00pm. The Environmental Services Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this schedule work.
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area: South Porcupine Area: • Main St from Harold Ave (Hwy 101) to Fern Ave. Date and Time of Disruption: • December 5, 2025, from 8:00am to 8:00pm Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal. Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Thursday December 4 at 12:01am. and may continue into the day. Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city. We would also like to remind the public that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect. Parking on the street is not permitted on any day between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30. We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time. Public Works Department
Please be advised that a Budget Council Meeting will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers Address: City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. E., Timmins ON. The full agenda package is available to the public for viewing 24 hours prior to the meeting at: https://timmins.civicweb.net/Portal/
Please be advised that a special Budget Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers Address: City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. E., Timmins, ON The full agenda package is available to the public for viewing 24 hours prior to the meeting at: https://timmins.civicweb.net/Portal/
The City of Timmins is proud to announce Take Two Theatre as the latest recipient of the Heart of Gold Award, recognizing more than four decades of dedication to arts, culture, and community. For 40 years, Take Two Theatre has inspired creativity through the art of storytelling and live performance. Entirely volunteer-run and non-profit, the organization has brought the magic of live theatre to life in Timmins. Through hundreds of productions, Take Two Theatre has persevered by finding innovative ways to stay connected and foster a love of theatre among performers, backstage crews, and audiences. Their passion for performing arts has had a lasting impact on the community by enriching the City’s cultural life. Congratulations to Take Two Theatre on 40 years of creativity, collaboration, and community spirit. Recipients of the Heart of Gold Recognition Program are recognized during a regular meeting of council. Residents are encouraged to nominate someone they know who has made a positive impact on the community or achieved outstanding accomplishment in the following categories: Volunteer and Community Service Youth Community and Civic Engagement Achievement in Sports Achievement in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) For the nomination form and program eligibility, visit:www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council/heart_of_gold_civic_recognition_program
The City of Timmins is proud to be among the first major donors supporting redevelopment of the Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) Emergency Department. This $2 million commitment was included in and approved through the City’s 2025 budget earlier this year, and will be allocated for this project over the next four years. “Council’s early investment of $2 million reflects our commitment to help ensure that residents have access to excellent emergency care where and when they need it,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We consider this a shared investment from every resident that will directly improve quality of life for more patients and families here in Timmins and across the region.” The Ontario government recently announced plans to renovate and expand the hospital’s emergency department up to four times its current size. The project will add over 27,000 square feet, with increased patient capacity and space for dedicated emergency mental health care. “I want to thank the Ontario government and specifically Minister George Pirie and Minister Sylvia Jones for their leadership and support,” adds Boileau. “A community that is connected to quality healthcare is a community that will continue to thrive.” This investment builds on the City’s ongoing commitment to strengthen local healthcare, including support for physician recruitment through Timmins Economic Development, continued funding for the TADH Medical Specialist Building, and the redevelopment of the Golden Manor long-term care facility.
Please be advised, a Special Council Meeting will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, with a closed meeting beginning at 12:00 p.m. and a Special Meeting to follow. Location: Council Chambers Address: 220 Algonquin Blvd. E., Timmins, ON The full agenda package is available to the public for viewing 24 hours prior to the meeting at: https://timmins.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingSchedule.aspx
Night Time, Start and Finish between 9:00pm to 7:00am the next day Day Time, Start and Finish between 7:30am to 4:00pm Sunday, December 14 - Night Mountjoy St (Vimy Ave to Iroquois Rd) Wilson Ave (Mountjoy St to Mattagami Blvd) Monday, December 15 - Night Schumacher HWY (Carium Rd to Hwy 655) Tuesday, December 16 – Night Algonquin Blvd (HWY 655 to Cedar St) Wednesday, December 17 - Night Algonquin Blvd (Cedar St to Mountjoy St) Monday, December 15 – Day Brundy St (Ponderosa St to Hydro Rd) Delost St Ennis St MacIntyre Rd (Father Costello Dr to HWY 101) Miners Ave Prospectors St Tuesday, December 16 – Day Elm N (Fifth Ave to Ninth Ave) Ninth Ave (Tamarack St to Maclean Dr) Seventh Ave (Toke St to Maclean Dr) Wednesday, December 17 - Day Columbus Ave (Mountjoy St to Cameron St) Montgomery Ave (Mountjoy St to Cameron St) Southern Ave (Mountjoy St to Rea St) Thursday, December 18 - Day Wende Ave (Mountjoy St to Cameron St) Way Ave (Mountjoy St to Preston St) Way Ave (Rea St to Cameron St) Kent Ave (Mountjoy to Cameron) Friday, December 19 - Day Churches & Storefronts
Night Shift, Start and Finish between 9:00pm to 7:00am the next day Day Shift, Start and Finish between 7:30am to 4:00pm Sunday, December 07 - Night Cedar St S - (Sixth Ave to Kirby Ave) Pine St S – (Sixth Ave to Kirby Ave) Spruce St S - (Sixth Ave to Kirby Ave) Monday, December 08 - Night Bruce Ave - (Legion Dr to Lakeview Rd) Crawford St - (Golden Ave to Shamrock Ave) Golden Ave - (Legion Dr to Evans St) Main St - (Strachan Ave to Shamrock Ave) Powell St Tuesday, December 09 - Night Balsam St S - (Fifth Ave to Second Ave) Second Ave Third Ave Wednesday, December 10 - Night Birch St – (Fifth Ave to Second Ave) Elm St - (Fifth Ave to Second Ave) Maple St S - (Fifth Ave to Second Ave) Monday, December 08 - Day Dwyer Ave Fourth Ave – (Vipond Rd to Boundary Ln) Hollinger Ln Les Hall St Vipond Rd - (Templeton Ave to Father Costello Dr) Tuesday, December 09 - Day Aura Lake St Battochio St Boundary Ln Fourth Ave- (Boundary Ln to Ponderosa St) Lionscrest Ln Ponderosa St Veterans St Wednesday, December 10 Day Birch St S - (Second Ave to Moneta Ave) Cedar St S - (Kirby Ave to Ogden Ave) Spruce St S - (Kirby Ave to Sterling Ave) Thursday, December 11 - Day Fifth Ave – (Cedar St N to Mountjoy St N) Cedar St N - (Fifth Ave to Jubilee Ave) Balsam St N – (Fifth Ave to Ninth Ave) Friday, December 12 - Day Churches & Storefronts
Daytime Sweeping Operations 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From June 16, 2025 to June 20, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Monday, June 16, Starting 7:30 am: Porcupine: Bristol Road, New Street Timmins North: University, Melrose, Graye, Reg Pope, Mascioli, Logan Kerr Tuesday, June 17, Starting 7:30 am: South Porcupine: Hallnor Road Timmins North: Argento, Brian Romain, J.V.Bonhomme, Kelly Anne, Renee Place Wednesday, June 18, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Lozanne, Lois, Lonergan, Malette, Couture, Delia, Martin, Riverpark, Randal Thursday, June 19, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Spooner, Suzanne, Laminen, Emile, Fay, Donna, Westmount, Airport to Dieppe, Louise, McClinton Friday, June 20, Starting at 7:30 am: Timmins North: Roblin, Emerald, Lawlor, Cooks Lake Road Note on the Plan: The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available sweeping operations shift. Posted No Parking Signs Advising Road Maintenance: Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Road Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for the Sweeping Crew to advance. Priority Sequence for Sweeping Operations: Day Operation: Sweeping Operations are never done in the area where Waste Collection is taking place. High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets); Low density residential areas Night Operation: Highway sections; High density commercial sections; Main Arterial Routes. Safety: A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works
Night Time Sweeping Operations 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From June 8, 2025 to June 12, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Sunday, June 8, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins South: Pine (Kirby to Evelyn), Moneta (Pine to Vipond), Wilson. Monday, June 9, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Pine (Sixth to Hendry), Maclean (Vimy to JV Bonhomme). Tuesday, June 10, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins: Laforest Bridge, Lafleur Bridge, Airport Road Bridge. Wednesday, June 11, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins South: Mountjoy, Parking Lots. Daytime Sweeping Operations 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From June 9, 2025 to June 13, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Monday, June 9, Starting 7:30 am: South Porcupine: Smith, Allan, Leighton, Dunn, Warner, Walter Lane, Evans. Timmins North: Balsam, Birch, Maple, Lavigne, Conrad. Tuesday, June 10, Starting 7:30 am: South Porcupine: Lyall, McDougall, Galbraith, Glenn, Smith, Summers, Tisdale. Timmins North: Oak, Ann (Gillies to Dead End), Cameron (Theriault to Dead End), Ann (Cameron to Dead End), Hillside, O’Neil, Pearl, McLeod. Wednesday, June 11, Starting 7:30 am: South Porcupine: Laffin, Evans, Station. Timmins North: Murray, Tamarack, Spruce, Cedar, Hendry. Thursday, June 12, Starting 7:30 am: Schumacher: Vipond Road Overpass, Delnite. Timmins North: Bartleman, Eyre, Churchill. Friday, June 13, Starting at 7:30 am: Porcupine: Florence St N, Division, Remembrance, Henry St N, Ottolen, Ruth St N, Rekela St N. Timmins North: Carlin, Polaris, Quartz, Jade. Note on the Plan: The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available sweeping operations shift. Posted No Parking Signs Advising Road Maintenance: Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Road Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for the Sweeping Crew to advance. Priority Sequence for Sweeping Operations: Day Operation: Sweeping Operations are never done in the area where Waste Collection is taking place. High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets); Low density residential areas Night Operation: Highway sections; High density commercial sections; Main Arterial Routes. Safety: A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works
Night Time Sweeping Operations 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From June 1, 2025 to June 5, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Sunday, June 1, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins BIA: Second, Third, Brunette, Railway. Monday, June 2, Starting 9:00 pm: South Porcupine: Main, Bruce, Crawford, Golden. Tuesday, June 3, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Toke, Ross. Wednesday, June 4, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Jubilee, Theriault, College (Jubilee to Victoria). Daytime Sweeping Operations 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From June 2, 2025 to June 6, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Monday, June 2, Starting 7:30 am: Porcupine: Viola, Eric, Girdwood, Renison, Bergeron. Timmins South: Birch (Second to Ogden), Maple, Elm (Second to Dead End). Tuesday, June 3, Starting 7:30 am: Porcupine: Clement, Lawrence, Ferguson, Michener. Timmins North: Fifth (Cedar to Mountjoy), Sixth (Toke to Mountjoy), Balsam, Birch, Maple, Elm (Fifth to Algonquin). Wednesday, June 4, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins South: Commercial, Belanger. Porcupine: Spillnaar, Tynne, Grace, Daniel, David. Thursday, June 5, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Borden, Laurier, Floral, Crescent, Lincoln. Schumacher: Goldmine Road over pass, Ankerite, ShawCreek. Friday, June 6, Starting at 7:30 am: Timmins South: Bannerman, Middleton, Windsor. South Porcupine: Legion, Moore, Strachan. Note on the Plan: The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available sweeping operations shift. Posted No Parking Signs Advising Road Maintenance: Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Road Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for the Sweeping Crew to advance. Priority Sequence for Sweeping Operations: Day Operation: Sweeping Operations are never done in the area where Waste Collection is taking place. High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets); Low density residential areas Night Operation: Highway sections; High density commercial sections; Main Arterial Routes. Safety: A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works
Work on Segment 13 of the City’s two-year Connecting Link project is nearing completion for the 2025 construction season. Highway 101 East (Harold Ave.) between Crawford St. and Lawrence St. is expected to be fully reopened to traffic by the end of November. Paving on the main roadway has been completed for this year. Temporary asphalt has been applied at some access points to ensure the highway can open as winter road conditions set in. These areas will be replaced and finished next year along with the final lift of asphalt throughout Segment 13. Construction of the new north-side sidewalk has been rescheduled to next spring to allow for utility pole relocation and site grading. The south-side sidewalk will be open by the end of November, with some sections of temporary asphalt in place to facilitate winter plowing and sanding. This asphalt will also be replaced in the spring. “Contractors are focused on getting the highway and pedestrian corridor open by the end of November,” said Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “Work planned for this year has been strategically adjusted to manage what can be completed now, ensuring a productive start in 2026. At the west entrance to Northern College, the new signalized intersection is expected to be operational by the end of November. The addition of traffic lights will improve safety and traffic flow for both motorists and pedestrians. Watermain installation will continue east of Lawrence St. for approximately 350 m. Motorists can expect minor lane reductions throughout December, weather permitting. “Contractors are pushing forward to complete as much as possible,” added Tam. “The additional work scheduled in December will give the project a head start next spring.” Segment 13 is a two-year construction project extending from Crawford St. to the Porcupine River Bridge. It is scheduled for completion in 2026, alongside work on Segment 9 between Brunette Rd. and the Hwy. 655 intersection.
Starting Monday, August 18, the small section of Lawrence St. between Michener Blvd. and Hwy 101 E. will be closed. Contractors will be excavating for in-ground services. We expect the closure to take approximately 2 weeks. Traffic on Hwy 101 E. will not be impacted. A road closed sign will be placed on Ferguson Rd. at Lawrence St. with access for local traffic only. Crawford and Bristol are available for detours. Learn more about the City's full rehabilitation of the Connecting Link at: www.timmins.ca/connecting_link
Plans to begin annual rehabilitation of the City’s Connecting Link were given the green light at last night’s council meeting. Council has awarded the contract for Hwy. 101 reconstruction to GIP Interpaving Ltd. in the amount of $21,758,222 + HST. Segment 13 of the Connecting Link is scheduled this year, with work moving east from Crawford St. to the Porcupine River Bridge. Due to the length of the segment, work is planned over two years and includes full asphalt restoration, drainage improvements, and new street lights and traffic signals. A new sidewalk is being added to the north side of Hwy. 101 between Crawford St. and the Porcupine Mall, which will improve pedestrian safety and walkability along the busy thoroughfare. The City is also planning ahead for future growth and development by upsizing the current watermain, building capacity and efficiency in the City’s water distribution system. “Reconstruction of Segment 13 is top priority due to the age of the infrastructure and asphalt quality,” says Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “We’re anticipating little to no disruption for residents, business owners, and drivers. This section will require temporary lane reductions only, with no significant traffic detours and minor delays. Access to business entrances will be maintained at all times.” As part of the project, improvements are also being made to the entrance of the Integrated Emergency Services Complex, which includes the Whitney Volunteer Fire Hall, by moving it to align with the traffic lights at the Porcupine Mall. “We have worked with AECOM to ensure that while we rehabilitate the road, we are actively making improvements that will better serve the community,” adds Tam. “We are working to support future development and improve safety along this important transportation corridor.” For more information on the Connecting Link, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/connecting_links.
With Algonquin Blvd. E. now open following construction, we understand that there are some concerns with the timing sequence of the lights on Algonquin Blvd. E. between Mountjoy St. and Spruce St. New software and programming has been installed as part of road upgrades. Our staff are currently working with contractors to ensure that everything is working properly. This includes the new lights adjacent to Hollinger Park. We appreciate your patience and will continue to provide updates.
Algonquin Blvd. is scheduled to re-open to traffic between Cedar St. and Brunette Rd. on Thursday, November 21, 2024. This week, contractors will finish temporary line painting and begin turning on the traffic signals between Cedar St. and Brunette Rd., including the new traffic light and crossing on Algonquin Blvd. adjacent to Hollinger Park. The new traffic light for pedestrians and snowmobiles will add another stop along Algonquin Blvd. to allow for safe passage and access to service stations from one side of Algonquin to the other, particularly for snowmobiles accessing the trail network. This is a timed light with a standard green, yellow, and red sequence. Traffic will be stopped for three situations: on-demand pedestrian crossing, on-demand snowmobile crossing (seasonal only), and timed for left-turns exiting KFC. Starting today (November 18), crews will begin to remove the temporary traffic controls (traffic lights) at Brunette Rd./Second Ave. and Second Ave./Mountjoy St. S. Over the next 3 days, the temporary stop signs on Sixth Ave. (east-west traffic) will be removed. The traffic lights in the downtown core will return to signaled lights on weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Temporary speed limits on Airport Rd. from Laforest Rd. through the area of the Kraft Creek Bridge (approximately 1.25 km's) will be removed. The temporary heavy commercial truck traffic detour will end once Algonquin Blvd. re-opens. Timmins Transit’s Route 16 stop at Park Road Square will resume once Algonquin Blvd. is open. Reminder: The stop sign on Pine St. N. at Sixth Ave. is now a permanent 4-way stop. Once the detours are removed and the road is open, please use extra caution when driving. Obey all posted traffic signage. Be patient with other drivers as we re-learn the original routes. Thank you for your continued patience as we’ve navigated 7 months of construction. This section completes all three downtown segments.
The Timmins Fire Department responded to a structure fire at an industrial complex located on Laforest Rd. on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at approximately 4:00 a.m. Fire crews encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of the building and initiated an aggressive attack in an effort to slow the spread of the fire; however, the fire had already entered the roof structure and rapidly spread throughout the building. Water supply operations were supported by tanker shuttles from Airport Rd. All Timmins Fire Department tankers were deployed to maintain adequate water supply. No injuries were reported. The fire was brought under control at approximately 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Timmins Fire Department and the Office of the Fire Marshal will be conducting the investigation with the assistance of Timmins Police Service.
The Timmins Fire Department is reminding residents of the importance of maintaining their carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and fuel-burning appliances. Legislative changes to the Ontario Fire Code will take effect on January 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing safety in homes, residential buildings, and care occupancies. Residents and building owners are encouraged to enact these changes as soon as possible for additional safety. Effective January 1, 2026, all existing homes including detached, semi-detached houses, townhouses, cottages, and any dwelling with a fuel-burning appliance (furnace, water heater, or stove that uses natural gas, propane, oil or wood), fireplace, or attached garage must have: A CO alarm installed next to each sleeping area. A CO alarm on every floor (storey) without a sleeping area CO alarms are required even in homes where air for heating comes from a fuel-burning appliance located outside the dwelling. The updated regulation applies to single-family homes, multi-unit buildings (both low-rise and high-rise), and dwelling units/ suites located directly above, below, or beside a service room containing a fuel-burning appliance. The updated regulations also apply to care occupancies. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colourless, and potentially lethal gas often called the "silent killer." Without a proper alarm, exposure is undetectable. The expanded requirements help ensure all residents receive early warning of CO danger, giving occupants time to escape safely. The Timmins Fire Dept. is urging everyone to check existing CO alarms, make necessary upgrades, replace batteries as needed, and ensure annual inspection of fuel-burning appliances by licensed professionals. A CO alarm sounds different than a smoke alarm. Test both alarms every month and make sure everyone in your home knows the difference between the two alarm sounds. If a CO alarm sounds and an occupant is suffering from any exposure symptoms, immediately exit the home and call 911. If no symptoms are experienced ensure the alarm does not need new batteries and is not expired before calling 911. For further information or assistance with CO and smoke alarm requirements, contact the Timmins Fire Department at 705-360-2626