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 Temporary Labourers (Winter Snow Crew)

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Posted by Katerina Beard  at 2:22 PM
  

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 FT Marketing & Communications Specialist

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Posted by AnneMarie Fournier  at 2:19 PM
  

Declaration of Surplus Land – St. Jean Avenue (Mountjoy Township) (Timmins Economic Development Subdivision)

WHEREAS pursuant to City of Timmins By-Law No. 2023-8855 which sets out policies and procedures for the sale and disposition of municipal land.

AND WHEREAS Section 6.0 – Accountability, Transparency and Public Notice Requirements, requires that in considering a sale of City owned land, the land must be declared surplus to the needs and requirements of the municipality and prior to the land sale, notice of the disposition of the surplus lands posted on the City’s website and advertised in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. The purpose of such notice is to secure any comments from the public respecting this proposed land sale to be considered by Council so that Council may consider, and if applicable, incorporate into an implementing by-law.

AND WHEREAS the Council for the Corporation of the City of Timmins considers it desirable and expedient that the described land, identified as Mountjoy Concession 2, North Part of Lot 6, Plan 6R-9358, Part 4 (part of Roll No. 5627-010-092-11500) be declared surplus to the Corporation’s municipal requirements and a portion of the said land be sold directly to Akram Management Inc., hereinafter referred to as the Purchaser, subject to the following conditions:

  • That the subject land be sold for $163,117.59 (plus HST). This includes a land sale price of $162,225.92 (plus HST) and a reference plan cost of $891.67 (plus HST);
  • That the Purchaser acknowledges that the subject land is located within the cost recovery area indicated in Cost Recovery By-law No. 2011-7100 (as amended). As such, prior to a building permit being issued, the Purchaser shall pay the cost recovery fee of $90,950.30;
  • That the Purchaser acknowledges the existence of a hydro easement, identified as Plan 6R-9621, Part 3, located along the south boundary of the subject land and registered on title;
  • That a 9.0 metre easement, identified as Plan 6R-9621, Part 3, and situated along the south boundary of the subject land, be registered on title in favour of the City of Timmins for the purpose of a storm sewer system;
  • That the Purchaser shall have two (2) years from closing to complete the proposed development, or the Corporation has the option to re-transfer the subject land back to the Corporation for the purchase price of $163,117.59 (plus HST);
  • That the Corporation has the right of first refusal to re-acquire the subject land at the original price should the purchaser contemplate the future sale of all or part of the subject land within two (2) years of closing;
  • That all expenses for both the Corporation and Purchaser related to this land purchase, including but not limited to the legal and registration costs, shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser;
  • That the Purchaser shall have six (6) months to finalize this land transfer, otherwise this land sale shall be null and void; and
  • That this direct land sale be approved by Council by-law.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins does hereby declare the following described land as being surplus to the Corporation’s requirements.

Mountjoy Con 2, North Part of Lot 6, Plan 6R-9358, Part 4
Mountjoy Township
City of Timmins
District of Cochrane

Part 4 location map on St. Jean Avenue in the Timmins Economic Development Subdivision

COMMENTS

Letters of support or concern with regard to this land sale will be received by the undersigned up until Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:00 p.m. and will be presented for Council’s consideration.

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 public consultation 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.

Please contact the undersigned if you require further details.

Dave St.Onge, Community Development Planner
Corporation of the City of Timmins
220 Algonquin Boulevard East Timmins, ON P4N 1B3
705-360-2600 Ext. 3347 /[email protected]


Posted by David St.Onge  at 9:59 AM
  

Please be advised, a planned full road closure on Evans St. is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Closure Area: Evans St. from north of Station St. to south of Laffin Cres.

Time: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. These times may vary.

Provisions are in place for emergency services access. Local residential driveway access will be maintained on Evans St.

Traffic is being moved to the westside of the bridge ahead of next year’s construction season. This is a two-year project. Removal and replacement of the eastside of the bridge will begin in 2027.

Project information is available at: www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works/2026_capital_works/evans_st__bridge_replacement

The City of Timmins, Growth & Development Dept. apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.


Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 19, 2026 at 1:42 PM
  

Declaration of Surplus Land – Mountjoy Township

WHEREAS pursuant to City of Timmins By-Law No. 2023-8855 which sets out policies and procedures for the sale and disposition of municipal land.

AND WHEREAS Section 6.0 – Accountability, Transparency and Public Notice Requirements, requires that in considering a sale of City owned land, the land must be declared surplus to the needs and requirements of the municipality and prior to the land sale, notice of the disposition of the surplus lands posted on the City’s website and advertised in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. The purpose of such notice is to secure any comments from the public respecting this proposed land sale to be considered by Council so that Council may consider, and if applicable, incorporate into an implementing by-law.

AND WHEREAS the Council for the Corporation of the City of Timmins considers it desirable and expedient that the described lands, located in Mountjoy Township and identified as part of Pcl 6-2, Plan M-162-C, Part of Lot 6, Registered Plan CR-491, Part of Part 2 (part of Roll No. 5627-010-113-65400) surplus to the needs of the municipality, and that Council approves the direct land sale of City land south of 1395 Riverside Drive to the abutting property owner, 2200421 Ontario Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Purchaser”), subject to the following conditions:

  • That the subject land be sold for $46,800.00 (plus HST). This includes an appraised value of $39,000.00 (plus HST), appraisal cost of $1,000.00 (plus HST) and a reference plan cost of $6,800.00 (plus HST);
  • That the Purchaser be required to consolidate the subject lands into one (1) property with the abutting property at 1395 Riverside Drive (Roll Nos. 5627-010-113-65500 and 5627-010-113-65800). This shall require the Purchaser to submit a deeming by-law application to the City of Timmins, which shall require Council approval;
  • That all expenses for both the Corporation and the Purchaser related to this land purchase, including, but not limited to, the legal and registration costs, shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser;
  • That the Purchaser shall have six (6) months to finalize this transfer, otherwise this land sale shall be null and void; and
  • That this direct land sale shall be approved by Council by-law.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins does hereby declare the following described land as being surplus to the Corporation’s requirements.

Part of Pcl 6-2, Plan M-162-C, Part of Lot 6, Registered Plan CR-491, Part of Part 2
Mountjoy Township
City of Timmins
District of Cochrane

Mountjoy property location map south of 1395 Riverside Drive

COMMENTS

Letters of support or concern with regard to this land sale will be received by the undersigned up until Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m. and will be presented for Council’s consideration.

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 public consultation 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.

Please contact the undersigned if you require further details.

Dave St.Onge, Community Development Planner
Corporation of the City of Timmins
220 Algonquin Boulevard East Timmins, ON P4N 1B3
705-360-2600 Ext. 3347 / [email protected]

Posted by David St.Onge  On Oct 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM
  

Declaration of Surplus Land – Princess Street (Whitney Township)

WHEREAS pursuant to City of Timmins By-Law No. 2023-8855 which sets out policies and procedures for the sale and disposition of municipal land.

AND WHEREAS Section 6.0 – Accountability, Transparency and Public Notice Requirements, requires that in considering a sale of City owned land, the land must be declared surplus to the needs and requirements of the municipality and prior to the land sale, notice of the disposition of the surplus lands posted on the City’s website and advertised in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. The purpose of such notice is to secure any comments from the public respecting this proposed land sale to be considered by Council so that Council may consider, and if applicable, incorporate into an implementing by-law.

AND WHEREAS the Council for the Corporation of the City of Timmins considers it desirable and expedient that the described lands, located on the Princess Street road allowance and identified as M-12-S, Lot 210, Parcel 9415 WT PT (Roll No. 5627-040-110-17200) and Plan M-12-S, Lot 211, Parcel 9415 WT PT (Roll No. 5627-040-110-17300), surplus to the needs of the municipality, and that Council approves the direct land sale of City land west of 250 Boucher Street to the abutting property owner, Aurora Lehto-Gemme (hereinafter referred to as the “Purchaser”), subject to the following conditions:

  • That the subject lands be sold for the appraised value of $10,350.00 (plus HST). This includes an appraised value of $4,800 (plus HST) for each lot for a total of $9,600.00 (plus HST) and an appraisal price of $750.00 (plus HST);
  • That the Purchaser be required to consolidate the subject lands into one (1) property with the abutting property at 250 Boucher Street (Roll No. 5627-040-110-17400). This shall require the Purchaser to submit a deeming by-law application to the City of Timmins, which shall require Council approval;
  • That access to the subject land shall be through the driveway at 250 Boucher Street, and not through the unopened road allowance north of 250 Boucher Street;
  • That all expenses for both the Corporation and the Purchaser related to this land purchase, including, but not limited to, the legal and registration costs, shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser;
  • That the Purchaser shall have six (6) months to finalize this transfer, otherwise this land sale shall be null and void; and
  • That this direct land sale shall be approved by Council by-law.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins does hereby declare the following described land as being surplus to the Corporation’s requirements.

Plan M-12-S, Lot 210, Parcel 9415 WT PT
Plan M-12-S, Lot 211, Parcel 9415 WT PT
Whitney Township
City of Timmins
District of Cochrane

Princess Street road allowance location map

COMMENTS

Letters of support or concern with regard to this land sale will be received by the undersigned up until Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m. and will be presented for Council’s consideration.

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 public consultation 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.

Please contact the undersigned if you require further details.

Dave St.Onge, Community Development Planner
Corporation of the City of Timmins
220 Algonquin Boulevard East Timmins, ON P4N 1B3
705-360-2600 Ext. 3347 / [email protected]

 

Posted by David St.Onge  On Oct 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
  

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain valve replacement affecting the following area:

Porcupine:
• Rekela Street, from Highway 101 E to Young Street, also Young Street from Rekela Street to Florence Street.
 *see photo below

Date and Time of Disruption:
• October 15, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience:
• Low or fluctuating water pressure
• Discoloured water (yellow, brown, or reddish)
• Temporary loss of water

If you experience discoloured water, be mindful of the following:
• Do not drink or use discoloured water (while it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry).
• Run a cold-water tap – preferably an outside tap or cold basement tap – for 5 to 15 minutes until the water runs clear.
• Avoid using hot water and doing laundry until the water is clear.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work.

Affected Area

Posted by Sara Perron  On Oct 15, 2026 at 8:59 AM
  

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste collection that is scheduled for Tuesday is ongoing.

Please keep your waste cart at the curb. If your waste is not collected please contact Service Timmins on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.

Posted by Sara Perron  On Oct 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
  

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Posted by AnneMarie Fournier  On Oct 02, 2026 at 3:49 PM
  
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the residents and businesses of the specified area below that the water will be temporarily shut off for planned maintenance.

Address: Feldman Road
Start date: October 6, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM
End date: October 6, 2026
End time: 4:00 PM

The water will be turned on as soon as the work is complete. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

When the water flow returns, properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water and low pressure during the schedule water maintenance. 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 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 colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this scheduled maintenance.
Posted by Cyndee Villeneuve  On Oct 02, 2026 at 2:01 PM
  
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