The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a water main valve replacement, which will cause a temporary water service disruption, in the following area:
Area:
The Gold Centre Area in Schumacher affecting:
• Croatia Ave. from Ponderossa St. to Delost St., Claimpost Trail, Brundy Ave., Ennis St., Miners Ave., Delost Ave., Prospector’s St.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• November 25, 2024 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to no water, low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured, 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 water colour has returned to normal.
Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Sara Perron
For the duration of the Canada Post strike, Planning Act notices for the following application types will be published in the Timmins Daily Press newspaper and online on the City of Timmins website at www.timmins.ca under City News:
• Official Plan Amendment Applications
• Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
• Notice of Intention to Pass Amending By-law to Remove Holding Symbol
• Consent Applications
• Validation of Title Applications
• Minor Variance Applications
Residents can sign up to receive e-mail alerts directly for City News notices at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/news_and_alerts/subscribe-to-city_news-alerts.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of a water main valve replacement, which will cause a temporary water service disruption, in the following area:
Area:
• The Gold Centre Area in Schumacher affecting:
• Croatia Ave. from Ponderossa St. to Delost St., Claimpost Trail, Brundy Ave., Ennis St., Miners Ave., Delost Ave., Prospector’s St.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• November 20, 2024 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to no water, low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured, 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 water colour has returned to normal.
Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Sara Perron
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.
Amanda Dyer
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.
Amanda Dyer
The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will begin resuming services on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Necessary repairs to the pool’s heating and boiler system have been completed, and pool staff are ready to welcome back swimmers. A special swim schedule has been posted, with temporary times for open swims, lap swims, and available rental times, effective November 18 to December 1, 2024.
“We understand that the pool’s closure has been frustrating for both residents and athletes who rely on access to the pool for fitness and training,” said Steph Palmateer, City Clerk and Director of Community Services. “The repairs were critical to safe operation of the pool, and we appreciate the continued patience of the community as we’ve worked to get the pool open.”
Click here to view the temporary swim schedule for Nov. 18 - Dec. 1.
Registration for winter swim lessons will be held on December 3, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through Timmins Recreation Online, or by contacting Service Timmins directly by phone 705-264-1331 or in-person at City Hall.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins and Newmont Porcupine are celebrating Timmins’ 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Hollinger Park, and this year the theme is, “Go Big … or go back to the North Pole!” We’re pulling out all the stops to help residents kick off the holiday season.
Head to Hollinger Park on Sunday, November 17 for a festive French sing-a-long with the Lapointe Sisters. Catch a dazzling dance number from the Pat Picard School of Dance. Score FREE hot chocolate from the McIntyre Coffee Shop. Make friends with an alpaca or two from Dream Acres, and snap a selfie with Santa Claus. We’re counting down until the magical moment when our Christmas tree will start twinkling.
The cross-country team from École secondaire catholique Thériault will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for both local food banks. Help feed a family this holiday season!
The fun begins at 5:45 p.m. in Hollinger Park on Sunday, November 17.
Timmins 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is proudly supported by the City of Timmins, Newmont Porcupine, The McIntyre Coffee Shop, DeBastos & Sons Ltd., and PAD Systems Inc.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has made organizational changes to the Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC). Brenda Camirand has been appointed Director of Economic Development and will be responsible for staff and economic development activities.
Effective immediately, Tourism Timmins will become part of TEDC, reporting to Noella Rinaldo, Director of Community Economic Development.
“We’ve made some effective changes to streamline resource allocation and accountability,” says Dave Landers, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Timmins. “The move for Tourism Timmins is strategic, and will allow us to better align the City’s tourism initiatives with priorities to enhance and grow the city’s economy.”
Amanda Dyer
When it snows, the City’s Public Works Dept. is responsible for a variety of winter services including salting/sanding, plowing and snow removal on both our roads and maintained sidewalks. It’s a massive job and requires a specific strategy to ensure that our crews and fleet are ready keep the city moving.
Public Works has a winter readiness plan that includes testing all snow clearing equipment, placing sand supplies at designated yards across the city, and training any new staff on how to respond quickly to changing road and sidewalk conditions.
The winter overnight parking ban takes effect on Friday, November 1 until April 30, 2025. Any vehicle parked on the street between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. will be subject to a fine of $50 and the vehicle may be towed at the expense of the owner (unless you are in an area exempt from the winter parking ban). The parking ban ensures that City crews can carry out plowing and snow removal operations properly, without having to navigate around parked vehicles, which can leave sections of the roads unplowed.
Residents can help with winter preparations by removing any temporary basketball nets or recreation equipment from the end of driveways and curbs. Keep curbs and driveways clear to help with sanding, snow removal, and plowing.
The City of Timmins will inform residents of winter road maintenance with temporary “no parking” snow removal signs (yellow and red in colour), posted before snow removal begins. A weekly snow removal schedule will also be posted online at Timmins.ca. Remember to look for signs posted on your street to ensure parking has not been restricted in your area.
The City of Timmins Snow By-law 1993-4162 provides guidelines for clearing snow from your property. Snow must never be placed onto the street or sidewalk. Moving snow from your driveway onto the sidewalk or street can create various safety hazards, obstruct pedestrian traffic, or obstruct the view of drivers. Even a small amount of snow left on a sidewalk can cause accessibility issues for some our residents.
If you plan on installing a temporary winter car shelter, you will require a permit from the City of Timmins. A seasonal structure permit is just $15. Approved temporary tent shelters can be erected between October 1 and April 30. You will need to submit an application (available online at Timmins.ca), your site plan, and payment to Service Timmins.
For additional information, contact Service Timmins at service.timmins.ca or by phone at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins' Waste Management Dept. will begin delivering waste and recycling bins to residents on the one-way sections of Hemlock St. and Tamarack St. starting Tuesday, October 29, 2024. ONLY residents on the one-way sections who did not previously have bins, will be getting bins.
Once bins are delivered, residents are expected to use them for waste and recycling collection. Starting next Monday, November 4, on regular collection day, any waste or recycling not placed in the provided carts will not be collected.
Waste and recycling bins should be placed two (2) feet apart curbside in front of the residence, and three (3) feet away from any other obstruction.
For more information on bin placement and frequently asked questions here: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/waste_recycling_services.
Any questions can be directed to Service Timmins by phone (705-264-1331), in-person at City Hall, or online at service.timmins.ca.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
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