In the matter of applications for Consent under Section 53 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended.
Take notice that the following applications have been made to the Timmins Committee of Adjustment:
Application No.: B-12-25
Applicant: Helmut and Glenda Neher
Subject Property: Mountjoy Township Con 6 SPT Lot 8 RP 6R2156 Part 3 PCL 17701 SEC
Zoning: RD-RU/RD-RU-F/RD-HAZ
Roll #: 010-121-13900
Municipal Address: 1225 Kraft Creek Road
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application for consent to sever a part having area of 2 hectares (4.94 acres) and frontage of approximately 85.95 metres (281.98 feet) and depth of approximately 232.7 metres (763.45 feet), and to retain a part having area of 14.44 hectares (35.68 acres) and frontage of approximately 117.91 metres (386.84 feet) and an irregular depth to create a new lot.
Application No.: B-13-25
Applicant: R.D.R. Enterprises Inc. – AGENT: Jean-Olivier Lamber
Subject Property: Mountjoy Township Con 2 N Part Broken Lot 3 PCL 5063 & 9728 SEC
Zoning: EA-CH
Roll #: 010-111-18500
Municipal Address: 960 Riverside Dr.
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application for consent to sever a part having area of approximately 778.24 square metres (8376.90 square feet) and no frontage and depth of 38.7 metres (127 feet), and to retain a part having area of approximately 768.6 square metres (8273.14 square feet) and frontage 20.23 metres (66.37 feet) and an irregular depth and to incorporate the severed part to 950 Riverside Drive.
Application No.: B-14-25
Applicant: Firmin Leblanc – AGENT: Edith Leblanc
Subject Property: Plan M205 Lots 236 and 237 PCL 4926675 WT
Zoning: NA-R2
Roll #: 020-010-07400
Municipal Address: 141 Warner St.
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application for consent to sever a part having area of 371.61 square metres (4000 square feet) and frontage (Evans Street) of 12.19 metres (40 feet) and depth of 30.48 metres (100 feet), and to retain a part having area of 371.61 square metres (4000 square feet) and frontage (Warner Street) of 12.19 metres (40 feet) and depth of 30.48 metres (100 feet) and to incorporate the severed part to 136 Evans Street.
TIMMINS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE OF MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS
In the matter of applications under Section 45 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended.
Take notice that the following applications for Minor Variance/Permission, seeking relief from provisions of the Zoning By-law as specified, have been made and will be heard by the Timmins Committee of Adjustment in the order that they appear:
Application No.: A-43-25
Applicant: Helmut and Glenda Neher
Subject Property: Mountjoy Township Con 6 S PT Lot 8 RP 6R2156 Part 3 PCL 17701 SEC
Zoning: RD-RU
Roll #: 010-121-13900
Municipal Address: 1225 Kraft Creek Road
Request Variance: An application has been made to reduce the minimum lot frontage requirement from 100 metres (328.08 feet) to 80 metres (262.46 feet) for severed part 1 that is subject to a current consent application.
Application No.: A-44-25
Applicant: R.D.R. Enterprises Inc. – AGENT: Jean-Olivier Lamber
Subject Property: Mountjoy Township Con 2 N Part Broken Lot 3 PCL 5063 & 9728 SEC
Zoning: EA-CH
Roll #: 010-111-18500
Municipal Address: 960 Riverside Dr.
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application has been made to reduce the rear yard setback requirement from 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) to 1.2 metres (4 feet) and to extend the existing non-conforming use, frontage, front yard set back and side yard setback for the proposed retained part that is subject to a current consent application.
Application No.: A-45-25
Applicant: Firmin Leblanc – AGENT: Edith Leblanc
Subject Property: Plan M205 Lots 236 and 237 PCL 4926675 WT
Zoning: NA-R2
Roll #: 020-010-07400
Municipal Address: 141 Warner St.
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application has been made to reduce the minimum rear yard setback requirement from 7.5 metres (24.60 feet) to 2.5 metres (8.20 feet) to increase the maximum permitted lot coverage from 35% to 36.8% and reduce the minimum entrance depth from 6 meres (19.68 feet) to 4 metres (13.12 feet) to legalize parking space at front for a retained lot that is subject to a current consent application. The front yard and side yard setbacks are deemed to be legal non-conforming and are not affected by this current consent application.
Application No.: A-46-25
Applicant: Martin Nadeau
Subject Property: 6M-483 Lot 39 Pt Lot 40 Plan 6R5748 Part 12 PCL 39-1
Zoning: NA-R2
Roll #: 050-054-73183
Municipal Address: 1320 Lozanne Crescent
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application has been made to reduce the north interior side yard requirement from 0.9 metres (2.95 feet) to 0.6 metres (1.96 feet) in order to permit the construction of a 4.27 metre (14 feet) by 9.76 metres (32 feet) residential garage
TIMMINS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE OF PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEAL APPLICATION
Application No.: PS-01-25
Applicant: Jerry Bouvier
Municipal Address: 25 Dwyer Ave.
For additional information on all applications, please contact the Clerks Department by phone at 705-360-2600 or by e-mail at [email protected]
Written submissions regarding any of these applications must be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer prior to or at hearing. Alternatively, you may attend the hearing and express your comments on any of these applications.
A copy of the decision will only be sent to each person who files with Keshia Horbul, Secretary-Treasurer, a written request for notice of the decision(s).
Timmins Committee of Adjustment
220 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3
Telephone (705) 264-2644
[email protected]
Note: If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Consent Official in respect of the proposed consent does not make a written submission to the Consent Official before a provisional consent is given, the Local Planning Appeal Board may dismiss the appeal.
Hearing Date: Monday October 20, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers, City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins, Ontario
NOTE: APPLICANT AND/OR AGENT MUST ATTEND HEARING
Amanda Dyer
Timmins Transit bus services remain suspended after five days of strike action, with no confirmed date on when negotiations will resume. The City is encouraging CUPE Local 1544 to return to the bargaining table so that a sustainable agreement can be reached.
“Despite the workers walking off the job, we remain committed to reaching a final agreement that balances the needs of transit staff, while being fiscally responsible to taxpayers,” said CAO Dave Landers.
The Timmins Transit strike is currently impacting all transit services including conventional bus, paratransit service, and the Northern College Express.
Riders who had pre-purchased their October bus pass can receive a full refund by contacting Timmins Transit at (705) 360-2600 ext. 3500, Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
For updates and more information, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit/timmins_transit_-_strike_information.
Amanda Dyer
New youth recreation and water safety programs are coming soon to the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool thanks to grant funding provided by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, a national charity that helps kids overcome barriers to sport and recreation. Like Jumpstart, the City of Timmins is committed to ensuring that all children have equal access to sport and recreation. Through the City’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, we are working hard to provide activities that build healthy, confident, and connected youth.
With Jumpstart’s help, the City will introduce three free programs:
- Friday Night Youth Swim Club (ages 8-17) – a weekly swim program that focuses on engagement, recreation, peer connection, physical safety, and water safety awareness.
- Swim to Survive (Grade 7 students) – providing essential survival skills beyond basic swimming, and designed to build confidence in deep water and promote teamwork.
- Festive Splash Camp (ages 6-12, inclusive of children with accessibility requirements) – a holiday break program that encourages physical activity, confidence in water, and opportunities for all children to participate.
“With support from Jumpstart, we are able to expand opportunities for kids and teens to stay active, connect with peers, and gain valuable life skills,” said Meagan Baranyk, Community Programs Manager. “We share Jumpstart’s belief that sports and recreation are more than activities, they are investments in the well-being and future of local youth.”
Each program is aligned with the City’s Community Safety and Well-Being priority to promote youth engagement and inclusivity. Participation in all programs is free of charge thanks to Jumpstart’s support. Details on registration will be provided soon through the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins Youth Carousel is back, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Collège Boréal. The interactive showcase is hosted by TimminsYouthConnect and designed to connect young people with the wide range of services and programs available to them in the community. Now in its second year, the event continues its goal of helping youth discover opportunities, resources, and support systems that can help them thrive.
Timmins Youth Carousel includes engaging morning and afternoon sessions reserved for intermediate and high school students, and is open to the public between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Parents, caregivers, and community members are invited to explore the showcase and learn more about the programs that can support education and personal well-being.
“This is an event designed by local youth, for local youth,” said Meagan Baranyk, Community Programs Manager for the City of Timmins. “It’s about creating a connection between young people and the organizations that can help them with everything from mental health and wellness to career and employment services. By bringing everything under one roof, we’re making it easier for youth and families to see the opportunities that are available in our community.”
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Location: Collège Boréal, 395 Theriault Blvd, Timmins
Public Session: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Amanda Dyer
The City has launched our 2026 municipal budget survey, an opportunity for residents to share feedback on how property tax revenue is collected, invested, and spent.
Property taxes, when combined with program and user fees, facility rentals, and additional funding sources, make up the available money (revenue) collected by the City. This revenue funds the services, infrastructure, and projects that residents rely on daily. All of this is summarized in the municipal budget – an itemized plan for the revenue coming in and the expenditures going out.
The budget process begins each June with department reviews and budget preparation. It’s a months-long process that ends with City Council’s approval of the taxation fund and the setting of next year’s municipal tax rates. Part of this process includes asking residents to provide input on items such as City services, value for tax dollar, and investments in capital projects. Public engagement on budget and municipal spending, helps ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
The online survey is available now until October 30, 2025, in both French and English. It takes only 4-5 minutes to complete and is fully anonymous.
To learn more about the how the City budget works and the process for approving the 2026 Municipal Budget, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/finance/city_budget_2026.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has confirmed that all Timmins Transit bus services will be suspended effective Monday, September 29, 2025, due to a strike by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1544. The union, representing all Timmins Transit staff, have rejected the tentative agreement reached at the bargaining table and have the notified the City of their intention to strike.
As of Monday, all Timmins Transit bus services will be interrupted, including conventional bus service, paratransit service, and the Northern College Express.
The City of Timmins understands the inconvenience this will pose for many riders. We remain committed to working towards a fair and responsible collective agreement that balances the needs of transit employees, riders, and residents.
Updates on service status and negotiations, including rider information, will be shared online at
www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit, and through the City’s official social media accounts.
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Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1544, representing all Timmins Transit staff, have reached a tentative agreement through collective bargaining. At this time, there will be no interruption to regular Timmins Transit services.
The agreement reflects the dedication of the City’s transit drivers, dispatchers, and personnel, and underscores the importance of ensuring reliable and accessible public transportation for the community.
Details of the tentative agreement will remain confidential until the contract has been reviewed and ratified by all parties.
Amanda Dyer
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Tuesday, September 30):
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Centre will be closed
- Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on September 30 will be collected on Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Deloro Landfill, Tisdale Transfer Site and German Twp. Landfill will be closed
- Timmins Transit services on September 30 will be an extended Sunday service until 10:30 p.m.
- The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed
- Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will be closed (re-opening on October 1)
- Timmins Economic Development offices will be closed
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
The flags at all municipally-owned facilities will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset this Sunday, September 28 in recognition of Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day.
This annual observance provides an opportunity to formally honour the dedication of police and peace officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It also allows us to extend our condolences to the families and loved ones of those who gave their lives in service to their communities.
We take this time to acknowledge the work of the Timmins Police Service and the members of the Ontario Provincial Police - South Porcupine Detachment. Their ongoing efforts to protect our city, residents, roads, and highways are deeply valued and appreciated.
For more information on the Police and Peace Officer’s National Memorial Day, please visit: www.cacp.ca/Canadian_Police_and_Peace_Officers_Memorial.html.
Amanda Dyer
The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will open on October 1, 2025, and resume all regularly scheduled programming following extensive maintenance and upgrades throughout the summer.
Front entrance renovations are on-going, and will require that the main entrance to the pool remain closed. We ask pool users to enter through the arena doors.
Accessible Entry for Mobility Needs
We recognize that the arena entrance is not accessible to everyone. For individuals using mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.), a temporary accessible ramp will be available via a designated door on the aquatic deck.
To ensure we maintain pool deck cleanliness and comply with public health regulations, we will be coordinating entry and exit times. This will allow our staff to clean and sanitize appropriately while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Entry and exit times are listed on our Fall 2025 – Swim Schedule for open swims, lap swims, and free senior swimming 60+.
Amanda Dyer
While the City of Timmins continues negotiations with CUPE Local 1544, representing Timmins Transit staff, a potential disruption of public transit service is possible as of 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
If a labour disruption occurs, all Timmins Transit bus services will be affected, including conventional bus service, paratransit service, and the Northern College Express.
The City of Timmins remains committed to achieving a collective agreement that meets the needs of riders, residents, and our employees. We recognize that delivering safe, reliable transit is a core service for the community, and will continue to work towards an agreement that will avoid strike.
If transit service disruptions become unavoidable, information will be communicated to residents online at www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit, as well as through the City’s official social media accounts.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins’ annual Orange Bus campaign returns this year with a special tribute to the late Indigenous artist, Shaun Hedican. Shaun, a member of the Loon Clan and Eabametoong First Nation northeast of Thunder Bay, was the principal artist behind the mural at the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre.
Shaun shared his talent and teachings with the Timmins’ community through his artwork. His museum mural, and now the City’s orange bus, features a traditional Turtle Island motif in the woodland style for which he was known. In many Indigenous origin stories, the turtle represents identity, wisdom, safety, and culture. The name “Turtle Island” can refer to the continent of North America, Canada specifically, and the belief of the turtle carrying the world on its back.
In addition to the Orange Bus campaign, both Timmins’ landmark signs in downtown Timmins and at the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre, will be illuminated for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. On September 30, consider wearing an orange shirt purchased from a local Indigenous store or organization. Share the story of Orange Shirt Day, and reflect on the role each of us plays in healing and reconciliation.
For more information, visit the City of Timmins’ Indigenous Relations and Inclusion page: www.timmins.ca/find_or_learn_about/indigenous_relations_and_inclusion.
Amanda Dyer
Over the next 25 years, Timmins is anticipated to grow. Shifts in population, employment, and housing will change the landscape of our community. Imagine what Timmins will be like in the year 2051.
The City of Timmins is advancing into Phase Two of our Growth Management Study. Guided by feedback collected through our online survey, stakeholder meetings, and the first public open house, the City’s Planning Division, together with Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. and J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd., have prepared a draft Growth Management Study that is now ready for public review.
Public Engagement is a key part of this process. As we move into Phase Two, the City of Timmins invites residents to review the document and continue to share their thoughts and ideas about the future growth and development of Timmins. A second public open house will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 to present the document.
The Growth Management Study will provide a long-term vision and strategy for Timmins with consideration to local population, housing, and employment forecasts. It will outline where and how residential and employment growth should occur to best benefit the community, and will also provide the foundation for the City’s Official Plan Review.
Public Open House
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: McIntyre Community Centre (Auditorium), 85 McIntyre Rd., Timmins, ON P4N 8R8
The purpose of this session is to present key findings and direction of the draft Growth Management Study, answer questions from the public, and gather feedback to help refine the study and guide the next stage of planning.
For more information on the City’s Growth Management Study, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/building_and_planning/planning/timmins_growth_management_study
Amanda Dyer
Important clarification regarding the recent announcement about compliance issues at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant, made more than two years ago between 2018-2023.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant treats wastewater (i.e. sewage). It does NOT supply drinking water.
- The intake for the city’s drinking water is located upstream from the wastewater facility.
- Wastewater is not drinking water.
- At NO time was the city’s drinking water impacted by these concerns
- Over the last 4 years, the city’s average drinking water inspection rating was 95%.
The City took immediate corrective action, and all wastewater concerns associated with the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant were promptly resolved in 2023.
Both the drinking water system and the wastewater collection annual reports are made public for transparency: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/water_and_sewer/water_compliance_reports
Amanda Dyer
Accessibility improvements at the McIntyre Community Centre’s main entrance begin Monday, September 8, 2025. Construction is expected to continue until the end of October.
Work will require that the main entrance of the arena be closed. Access will be available through the arena’s side parking lot, and the accessible rear entrance with elevator access will be available. The McIntyre Coffee Shop entrance will also remain open and be unaffected.
During construction, the exterior stairs will be replaced and the main entrance ramp upgraded to meet the current Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements. This includes improvements to the ramp slope, width, handrails, and landing design.
The City of Timmins appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation while work is completed.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is extending the closure of the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool until September 30, 2025 to allow additional time to complete scheduled maintenance.
Access to the facility must remain restricted in order to expedite work and ensure public safety. This delay was not anticipated, and the City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause to residents and facility users.
Residents who have registered for private swim lessons will be contacted directly by pool staff to reschedule. Registration for community swim lessons will still be held on September 16, 2025.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins City Council has directed administration to hire temporary overnight security to patrol a two-block radius around the emergency shelter on Spruce St. S.
Security will be in place for one month, with patrols scheduled nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The implementation date and cost are still being finalized.
The decision was made in response to safety concerns related to an encampment located in the laneway behind the shelter property. At the end of the one-month trial, Council has requested a report that includes data on service calls and security activities, as well as feedback from residents and property owners in the focus area.
Amanda Dyer
City Council has approved $100,000 in funding through the City’s portion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) to support the expansion of the Mountjoy Farmer’s Market.
Over the past two years, the Mountjoy Farmer’s Market has experienced tremendous growth, attracting more than 50 vendors to the popular Saturday market and prompting plans to expand the current pavilion.
The expansion project is estimated at $250,000. With $100,000 in support from the City, market organizers will actively pursue grant opportunities and building partnerships to secure the remaining funds.
The investment aligns with the goals of the MAT Tax to reinvest in tourism and community-driven projects that contribute to the local economy. The expansion is expected to make room for more vendors, support local entrepreneurs, and provide additional opportunities for cultural and community programming.
The Mountjoy Farmer’s Market currently operates on Saturday mornings, with the facility also available for rent throughout the week and across the season for a variety of events. For more information, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/indoor_facilities_and_rentals/facility_rentals.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is planning road and infrastructure reconstruction for Fourth Ave. in Schumacher. City Council has approved the engineering design contract to EXP Services in the amount of $593,855.
The project has been identified as a priority to address drainage, retaining wall, and aging underground water and waste water infrastructure. The approved design phase will provide a comprehensive plan that includes: evaluating the retaining wall with replacement options, addressing stormwater management and drainage, replacing underground infrastructure, and completing full road reconstruction.
The project will be phased over the next three years and funded through approved capital budgets for 2025-2027. The final design will be brought back to Council for review and approval before a construction tender is issued.
Amanda Dyer
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable on Labour Day, Monday, September 1, 2025:
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Centre will be closed.
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection on Monday, September 1. Monday’s collection will be completed on Tuesday, September 2.
- Deloro Landfill will be closed.
- There will be no Timmins Transit services on September 1.
- The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed.
- Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed.
- Timmins Economic Development will be closed.
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will be closed for regular annual maintenance.
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
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