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After weeks of temperatures skating above 0°, the City has decided to close all municipal outdoor rinks and Hollinger Skate Path for the remainder of the winter season. Indoor public skating will now be offered free of charge. This includes Saturday skates at the McIntyre Arena and weekend skates at the Whitney Arena in Porcupine.

“Temperatures are not cooperating with outdoor rink maintenance,” said Lynne Grenon, Manager of Facilities and Recreation. “Ice conditions have deteriorated and it’s not staying cold long enough for a solid ice base to freeze. Instead, we’re making all of the season’s remaining indoor public skates free, waiving the $5 admission fee.

Skating is a fun winter pastime and indoor skating offers you the assurance that the ice surface is safe and solid. For available public skating times and arena locations, visit: Timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/skating.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Feb 05, 2024 at 10:22 AM
  
On behalf of City Council and municipal staff, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to family and friends on the passing of former Timmins’ Mayor Victor M. Power on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Mr. Power was a pillar of the community, an inspiration to many who aspire to a career in public office. He led with conviction and understood the power of decision and opportunity.

His time as Mayor was marked by the efforts he made on multiple boards and organizations, including the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. As Councillor, he was instrumental in the construction of the Archie Dillon Sportsplex. He was a leader outside of Council Chambers, championing organizations like the Porcupine United Way and serving on the Timmins Police Services Board. He concerned himself with the prosperity of the community, and the sustainability of a municipal government with a clear vision of Timmins as thriving and distinctly northern.

He was also humble and took pride in highlighting the work of his colleagues, municipal staff, and community members. I was honoured to have him attend the inaugural meeting of council in November 2022, and felt the significance of his legacy as I took my oath of office. His genuine optimism and love for Timmins will continue to inspire. We remain forever in his debt for the contributions he made to the community we call home.

City of Timmins’ flags have been lowered to half-mast in Mr. Power’s honour, and we invite the public to pay their respects through a Book of Condolence at City Hall beginning Wednesday, February 7 at 8:30 a.m.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Feb 04, 2024 at 1:32 PM
  
The flags at all City buildings have been lowered in honour of former Mayor Victor M. “Vic” Power, following his passing on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Vic Power was Timmins’ longest-serving mayor, with a political career that spanned four decades and a legacy of impact and impression that continues to shape Timmins today.

Power was first elected to Timmins Town Council in 1966, and served for 14 years before being elected as Mayor of the City of Timmins in 1980. His time in public office included the amalgamation of the town with surrounding townships and communities in 1973. He served as City Mayor until 1988, again between 1991 and 2000, and was re-elected in 2003 before announcing his final retirement from politics in 2006.

Power was considered progressive by his peers and remained unfailingly optimistic about the future of Timmins. He considered his hometown an important business and service centre for northeastern Ontario, recognizing the value of the region’s natural resources and industry investment. He was also steadfast in his admiration for municipal leaders, both before and after his time in office, understanding the challenge of making critical decisions in a changing municipal landscape. As community leader, he considered himself part of a team, working together to create a sustainable city.

In 2007, the local airport was renamed the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport, and in 2009 Power was named to the Order of Canada for his exceptional contribution at a local and regional level.

The public is invited to pay their final respects to former Mayor Vic Power through a Book of Condolence. Mayor Michelle Boileau and Members of Council will sign the Book of Condolence on Tuesday, February 6, with public signing starting on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Feb 04, 2024 at 1:27 PM
  

Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am

From February 4 to February 8, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below.

Sunday February 4, Starting 9:00 pm:

Timmins: Mountjoy (Second to Vimy), Spruce South (Kirby to dead end), Moneta (Pine to Cedar), Preston (Algonquin to Wilson), Rea (Algonquin to Preston), Cameron (Algonquin to Preston)

Monday February 5, Starting 9:00 pm:

Timmins North: Ross, Jubilee

Tuesday February 6, Starting 9:00 pm:

Timmins North: Maclean, Vimy Wednesday

February 7, Starting 9:00 pm:

Timmins North: Theriault, College

Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

From February 5 to February 9, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.

Monday February 5, Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins South: Wilcox (Southern to Sterling), Delmonte, Tonelli, Cody, Coronation, Leblanc, Graham Lane.

Porcupine: Lawrence, Michener, Bergeron Court, Girdwood, Eric, Viola

Tuesday February 6, Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins North: Westmount (Bartleman to College), Victoria (MacLean to College).

Porcupine: Rekela, Division, Ottolen, Ruth, Young North, Henry North, Remembrance, Florence North.

Wednesday February 7, Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins North: JV Bonhomme, Argento, Brian Romain, Mascioli

Porcupine: Goldrush, Galbraith, McDougall, Glenn, Summers, Smith

Thursday February 8, Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins North: Waterloo (Vimy to Jubilee), Rea (Vimy to Jubilee).

Timmins West: Bonaventure, Meadow, Castlewood, Pleasant, Majestic, Diamond Court, McBride

Friday February 9, Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins: Churches and Storefronts South Porcupine: Churches and storefronts

Note on the Plan:

The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available snow removal shift.

Illegal placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road:
A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.

Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance:
Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Winter Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Snow Removal Crew to advance.

Winter Parking Ban:
A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and 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.

Winter Cart Placement:
If garbage collection is scheduled in your area on the following days, please place your bins by the curb in the morning, not overnight. This will help crews do a more thorough clean-up of the streets.

Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:

Day Operation:
Snow removal is never done in the area where Sanitation is taken 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

Posted by Becky Cashmore  On Feb 02, 2024 at 1:41 PM
  
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