August 2026 - Posts
Please be advised, a planned full road closure of Brunette Rd. is scheduled the evening of Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Closure Area: Brunette Rd. from Second Ave. to Algonquin Blvd. E. local traffic only with full closure of Brunette Rd. south of the Algonquin Blvd. intersection.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. These times may vary.
Overnight storm infrastructure work is being scheduled to minimize traffic impact.
Project information is available at: www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/connecting_links/2026_-_segment_9
The City of Timmins, Growth & Development Dept. apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Amanda Dyer
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 3:46 p.m., the Timmins Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in a residence located in a three-storey, multi-unit residential building at the corner of Bruce Ave. and Crawford St. Crews from Stations 2, 4, and 5 were dispatched to the scene.
Arriving unit reported heavy black smoke coming from the building. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and worked to clear the building and remaining hot spots and smoke.
All tenants were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. Some residents were displaced as a result of the fire and received assistance from the Canadian Red Cross.
The Timmins Fire Dept.’s Fire Prevention Division investigation of the fire remains ongoing, and no cause has been determined at this time.
The Timmins Fire Dept. reminds residents to ensure working smoke alarms are installed on every level of their home and outside all sleeping areas. Residents should also have a home escape plan that includes a designated meeting place and practice the plan with everyone in their household.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works advises residents that temporary road closures will be in place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to allow crews to complete crosswalk pavement markings. The following road closures will be in effect:
• Airport Road will be closed from Westmount Boulevard to Theriault Boulevard from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Note the right-hand channelization ramp from Airport to Theriault will still be accessible.
• College Street will be closed from Jubilee Avenue to Westmount Boulevard from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Motorists are asked to obey all posted signage, exercise caution when travelling near the work zones, and use alternate routes where possible.
We thank you for your cooperation and patience while this work is being completed.
Becky Cashmore
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works advises residents that temporary road closures will be in place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to allow crews to complete crosswalk pavement markings. The following road closures will be in effect:
• Airport Road will be closed from Westmount Boulevard to Theriault Boulevard from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Note the right-hand channelization ramp from Airport to Theriault will still be accessible.
• College Street will be closed from Jubilee Avenue to Westmount Boulevard from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Motorists are asked to obey all posted signage, exercise caution when travelling near the work zones, and use alternate routes where possible.
We thank you for your cooperation and patience while this work is being completed.
Becky Cashmore
Registration for Fall Private Swim Lessons at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2026, starting at 8:30 a.m.
We have made a change to our registration dates to ensure that current lessons are finished BEFORE you have to register your child for the next level of classes.
Registration is first come, first serve and spots do fill up fast. Book online, in-person at Service Timmins (City Hall), or by phone at 705-264-1331.
Timmins Recreation Online is the most convenient way to reserve your spot: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services
Registration for community swimming lessons will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Amanda Dyer
Please be advised, a planned full road closure on Evans St. is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Closure Area: Evans St. from north of Station St. to south of Laffin Cres.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. These times may vary.
Provisions are in place for emergency services access. Local residential driveway access will be maintained on Evans St.
This is the first of two planned closures for installation of the girders. The second closure will be announced separately, and is anticipated to occur in February 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.
Amanda Dyer
Planned maintenance will take place at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant to facilitate draining, cleaning, and refilling of the chlorine contact tank. This work is required to remove the solids on the bottom of the tank and to remove the growth of algae and moss on the tank walls. While this will temporarily reduce the chlorine contact time, chlorine will continue to be added to the final effluent, and we do not expect significant impacts on the final disinfection process. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks have been notified, and samples will be collected.
Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant – Chlorine Contact Tank Cleaning
Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: August 17, 2026
Start time: 8:00 am
End date: On or before September 21, 2026
End time: TBD
Volume by-passed: TBD
The final date and time of the maintenance will be posted on the following business day after the completion of the required maintenance.
Sara Perron
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works advises residents that a temporary road closure will be in place on Friday, August 14, 2026, to allow crews to complete school crossing pavement markings.
The following road closure will be in place:
• MacLean Drive will be closed from Jade Avenue to Polaris Road from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m..
Motorists are asked to obey all posted signage, exercise caution when travelling through the work zone, and use alternate routes where possible.
We thank you for your cooperation and patience while this work is being completed.
Becky Cashmore
Timmins City Council has approved a six-month pilot project to provide first-mile / last-mile transit connection for Ontario Northland’s Northlander passenger rail service.
The pilot project will be implemented when Northlander passenger rail service begins, and is intended to make it easier for residents and visitors to travel between the Timmins-Porcupine Rail Station and destinations within the current transit service area.
In March, Council directed staff to examine options for connecting the rail station with the existing Timmins Transit network. The review found that the proposed train schedule presents two transportation challenges: the morning train is scheduled to arrive before bus service begins, while the evening departure occurs during the City’s reduced evening transit service.
As part of the pilot, Council has approved a service agreement with Timmins Taxi to deliver the shared-ride, vehicle-for-hire component up to a maximum of $6,000 per month for six months. Riders will pay the standard rate of a conventional bus ride, with the City supplementing the cost of transportation for morning arrivals and connections outside available bus service. Timmins Transit will also extend the current Route 16 conventional bus service by 90 minutes to accommodate evening rail departures Monday through Saturday with a direct connection from the rail station to the main Timmins Transit Terminal.
Throughout the six-month pilot, Timmins Transit will monitor ridership, passenger travel patterns, operating costs, and customer feedback. The information collected will be used to determine whether permanent first-mile / last-mile rail connection should be accommodated by Timmins Transit with fixed route bus service.
“We want to help make regional transportation convenient for residents and visitors,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “The return of passenger rail service is an important milestone for Timmins, and we want to ensure that people have a reliable way to catch the train. The pilot project allows us to review how people use the service and make informed decisions about Timmins’ future transportation needs.”
More information about the pilot project, including service details, will be shared before the Northlander begins passenger service.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is taking proactive steps to prepare for next winter by securing dedicated grader services for snow clearing and maintenance grading.
Council has awarded a two-year contract to 1393097 Ontario Inc. at a cost of $568,320 + HST. The agreement will provide specific motor grader support during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 winter seasons.
The contract is part of the Public Works Department’s strategy to improve service reliability and resource planning ahead of the next winter storm. Challenges such as aging equipment, mechanical breakdowns, and periodic staff shortages demonstrated the need for reliable access to grading resources during periods of high demand. The new contract will help Public Works respond more effectively to significant snowfall while maintaining safe winter road conditions.
The two-year contract also helps stabilize pricing, allowing the City to better forecast winter maintenance costs. Winter maintenance operations will continue to be delivered through a combination of municipal service and contracted resources to support winter travel throughout the community.
Amanda Dyer
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