Please be advised that access along the Mattagami River, beginning downstream from the Mattagami Boat Launch, will be limited overnight as the City of Timmins and spill response clean up contractor remove a fuel spill from the river surface.
We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Amanda Dyer
Planned maintenance will be taking 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 has been notified and samples will be collected.
Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant – Chlorine Contact Tank Cleaning
Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: September 3, 2024
Start time: 8:00 am
End date: September 11, 2024
End time: 12:45 pm
Volume by-passed: 134,975 m3
The final date and time of the maintenance will be posted on the following business day after the completion of the required maintenance.
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins is committed to the process of truth, healing and reconciliation. This year, the City’s annual Orange Bus campaign drives forward with one important update: a partnership with Mattagami First Nation.
.jpg "Orange Bus") The Mattagami First Nation logo is proudly displayed on the bus, to acknowledge the lands on which the City operates and to honour an important partnership that is integral to the success of the community.
In addition to the Orange Bus campaign, the McIntyre Headframe will display the City’s Every Child Matters logo later in the month. Both Timmins signs in downtown Timmins and at the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre will be illuminated in orange. Representatives of the City will also join the Timmins Native Friendship Centre on September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Timmins.
“The City will shine bright in honor of the children lost and for the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We are thankful to the Mattagami First Nation for their participation, and for the City’s Indigenous Advisory Committee, who continue to raise awareness on the importance of truth and reconciliation.”
On September 30, consider wearing an orange shirt’ purchased from a local Indigenous store or organization. Share the story of “Orange Shirt Day” and take time to reflect on your own role in reconciliation.
For more information, visit the City of Timmins’ Indigenous Relations and Inclusion page: https://www.timmins.ca/find_or_learn_about/indigenous_relations_and_inclusion.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a traffic disruption for an emergency catch basin repair closing following road:
Area:
• Ross Ave. from Hart St. to Toke St.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 10, 2024, from 7:30AM until September 13, 2024.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process. Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas:
Areas:
• Timmins North Area starting at Algonquin Blvd. West from MacLean Dr. to Theriault Blvd. including Fogg Hill & Melrose area.
Time of Disruption:
• September 10, 2024, until October 10, 2024.
Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to short-term low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to complete the test. 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.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process and advise that if there are any concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Sara Perron
The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool is closed effective immediately due to a mechanical issue. The City is working to resolve the concern as quickly as possible. All scheduled programming and swims for September 9, 2024 are canceled.
An update will be provided as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins will observe Labour Day on Monday, September 2, 2024.
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable:
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will be closed
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Labour Day will be collected on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Deloro Landfill will be closed
- There will be no Timmins Transit services
- The Timmins Public Library and Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed
- The Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) will be closed
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool remains closed for annual maintenance
Thank you and have a great long weekend.
Amanda Dyer
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING RE: PROPOSED COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AREA and DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input concerning an amendment to the City of Timmins Community Improvement Project Area and the Downtown Community Improvement Plan in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
THE PURPOSE of the proposed amendments to the Community Improvement Project Area and the Downtown Community Improvement Plan are as follows:
1. To amend the Community Improvement Project Area to include the following changes:
- Porcupine – extending westerly along King Street from the Ontario Northland Railway to Coot Lane, and along a section of Highway 101 East to the Crawford Creek;
- South Porcupine – extending along Harold Avenue from Crawford Street westerly;
- Schumacher – extending easterly from McIntyre Road along Father Costello Drive
- Timmins – adding various properties in the Downtown and in close proximity to Algonquin Boulevard; and
- Mountjoy – extending westerly from the Mattagami Bridge to Shirley Street.
2. To amend the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to include the following changes:
- To amend the Community Improvement Project Area noted in the Downtown CIP to include the proposed changed in Item No. 1 (above).
- To remove the boundary area schedules from the Downtown CIP, as they are approved in the Community Improvement Project Area By-law and are separate from the Downtown Community Improvement Plan By-law. This change will allow Council to amend the Community Improvement Project Area By-law without having to amend the Downtown Community Improvement Plan By-law.
To learn more about the proposed changes, please view the proposed Community Improvement Project Area and the proposed Downtown Community Improvement Plan.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed City of Timmins Downtown Community Improvement Project Area and Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendment.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the proposed amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the proposed amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed Community Improvement Project Area and the Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendments you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3.
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email at [email protected].
Dated at the City of Timmins this 29th of August, 2024.
David St.Onge
Last week, Mayor, councillors, and senior City staff attended the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa. In an update released by AMO on August 23, the conference was referred to as “record-setting” with over 3,300 participants in attendance. Timmins’ delegation used the opportunity to push for increased provincial funding for several key priorities, including housing, infrastructure, and recreation.
In a meeting with the Honourable Minister Paul Calandra, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the City’s Housing Action Plan was presented with a focus on expanding critical infrastructure for subdivision development. Mayor Michelle Boileau and City staff will continue the conversation on Tuesday when Calandra makes a stop in Timmins.
At the conference, Ontario announced another round of funding for housing-related infrastructure, a potential for the City to secure costs required to build, maintain, or repair core assets that support the construction of new homes. The City’s meeting with Parliamentary Assistant Amarjot Sandhu, Ministry of Infrastructure, discussed the funding requirements and how the City can continue to improve and expand municipal infrastructure to combat the housing shortage.
“Both meetings were positive,” said the City’s Chief Administrative Officer Dave Landers. “We have about 15 minutes to make a case for what we need now to move Timmins’ forward. We need funding from upper levels of government to help us build more homes, specifically to help us make sure we have the infrastructure capacity to service new subdivisions.”
The province also announced details of a new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund to help upgrade existing or build new recreation facilities. The announcement came before the City’s meeting with the Honourable Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport, to discuss funding options for the proposed multi-purpose recreation facility. Design and study costs related to the project could be eligible for funding, and the City will also look for additional projects that may qualify under the same program.
“The timing of the province’s announcement was ideal,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We were prepared to talk about how the proposed multi-purpose facility will not only improve access to local sports and recreation programming, but allow Timmins to host more events and expand tourism opportunities. Our vision is very much in line with the province’s commitment to provide access to modern facilities that support community growth and sustainability. What I took from the meeting is that our plans for a new multi-purpose facility need to incorporate both recreation and well-being opportunities.”
While the City’s meeting with the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria on Hwy. 67 (Municipal Rd.) was not definitive, the Minister of Transportation has committed to come to Timmins and see the state of the road, while continuing to explore solutions for Timmins and Iroquois Falls. Both communities have been asking that maintenance and costs of Hwy. 67 be uploaded to the province.
Mayor Boileau also met with the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Health Minister, as part of the Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) delegation on physician recruitment and retention. When the minister asked for ideas on how to combat the doctor shortage, Mayor Boileau’s recommendation was clear. Continue to invest in local healthcare facilities with the goal of making them state-of-the-art, with the equipment and resources that attract doctors and healthcare practitioners.
“The province can help create workplaces where physicians will want to practice,” adds Boileau. “Modern, innovative, efficient, with access to the equipment and infrastructure that healthcare professionals will seek out.”
Amanda Dyer
Construction at the intersection of Theriault Blvd. and Jubilee Ave. continues as contractors connect existing watermain infrastructure to the new Golden Manor build, conduct pressure testing, and complete road reconstruction.
Theriault Blvd. will reopen on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, but will remain reduced to one lane in each direction. The merge ramp southbound off Airport Rd. onto Theriault Blvd. will remain closed. Heavy commercial traffic is not permitted to turn right off Airport Rd. onto Theriault Blvd. The turning radius will not be sufficient.
Local school boards have been advised ahead of busy back to school season. Motorists should be prepared for more vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area.
Amanda Dyer
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