The Ontario government announced today additional funding for long-term care projects that will directly benefit the City’s redevelopment plans for the Golden Manor. This is an advocacy win for the City of Timmins after concerns were raised about rising construction costs and long-term borrowing interest rates.
“Our provincial partners have listened to our concerns about the dramatic increases in the cost of construction,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “They have recognized that our community needs additional support to realize the vision of a modern and safe long-term care facility.”
Redevelopment of the Golden Manor follows the Ontario government’s commitment to build more than 30,000 net new beds by 2028 and upgrade and modernize current long-term care infrastructure. Plans to redevelop the current 177-bed facility would see the Golden Manor upgraded with an additional 15 beds with more space for programs, activities, and integration of infection prevention and control features.
“Following the recent municipal election, a new board of management has been appointed for the Golden Manor,” adds Mayor Boileau. “We look forward to providing leadership on this project as it is a priority for the City of Timmins and part of planning for our future.”
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is holding its inaugural meeting of council on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The inauguration will see Mayor Michelle Boileau and Members of Council take their oaths of office for the 2022-2026 term.
The event will be held in Council Chambers and members of the public can view the ceremony online at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council/council_webcasts
The inauguration ceremony will include:
- Pipe Major—Tom Luke
- Singing of O Canada
- Land Acknowledgement
- Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance - Mayor Michelle Boileau
- Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance - Members of Council
- Inauguration Address by Mayor Michelle Boileau
Please note that attendance at Council Chambers is by invitation only. The public can view the ceremony online at the link provided above.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is holding its inaugural meeting of council on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The inauguration will see Mayor Michelle Boileau and Members of Council take their oaths of office for the 2022-2026 term.
The event will be held in Council Chambers and members of the public can view the ceremony online at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council/council_webcasts
The inauguration ceremony will include:
- Pipe Major—Tom Luke
- Singing of O Canada
- Land Acknowledgement
- Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance - Mayor Michelle Boileau
- Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance - Members of Council
- Inauguration Address by Mayor Michelle Boileau
Please note that attendance at Council Chambers is by invitation only. The public can view the ceremony online at the link provided above.
Amanda Dyer
Help the City of Timmins kick-off the festive season on Saturday, November 26, 2022. It’s the 8th Annual Community Holiday Tree Lighting and this year’s yuletide includes Christmas caroling, free hot chocolate, 4,000 twinkling lights, and a very special guest.
The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. at Hollinger Park with a performance by the Timmins Symphony Choir. Next, we’ll flip the switch on our 40-foot white spruce with over 4,000 sparkling lights while residents enjoy free hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons.
News of Timmins’ Christmas spirit has reached the North Pole and this year, Santa and Mrs. Claus are making the trek to see the tree in person. Meet Santa and deliver your Christmas wish in person!
Timmins Community Holiday Tree Lighting is proudly supported by the City of Timmins, Tourism Timmins, Timmins Community Park Association, and Tim Hortons.
Amanda Dyer
The flags at Timmins City Hall and all municipally-owned facilities will be lowered to half-mast in honour of Remembrance Day on Friday, November 11.
Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held at the cenotaph in Hollinger Park and in South Porcupine at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 287. In Timmins, the ceremony begins just before 11:00 a.m. The public are asked to be in place by 10:45 a.m. In South Porcupine, the public can watch from Legion Drive and are asked to be in place by 10:40 a.m.
For more information about Remembrance and the Poppy, please visit www.legion.ca
Amanda Dyer
Work is proceeding along segment 6 of the Connecting Link, which runs from Mountjoy St. to Theriault Blvd.
This week, crews are completing sidewalks, some soft restoration, and feathering in paving on side streets. Next week, electrical is scheduled (traffic signals and street lights). Line painting is also planned.
We anticipate that the remaining work will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Algonquin Blvd. will be fully opened from Mountjoy St. to Theriault Blvd. at that time.
Amanda Dyer
File No. Z-2022-12
5627 030 070 02300
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING RE: PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
Applicant: Monica Van Berlo and Neil Clifford
Location: Tisdale Concession 2, Part of Lot 9, Plan M34S, East Part of Lot 18, Part BLK A, Parcel 13902WT, City of Timmins (35 Father Costello Drive)
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned General Commercial (EA-CG) to General Commercial (EA-CG) SP6.184 to permit all uses in the General Commercial zone and to allow a total of three residential units in the building. Both the first and second floors will contain one residential unit each. The third unit will be two-stories and comprise a section of the first and second floor. Required number of parking spaces shall be reduced to one (1).
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law 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 by-law is passed, 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 by-law is passed, 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 zoning by-law amendment, 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.
Dated at the City of Timmins this 4th day of November, 2022.
David St.Onge
Mayor Kristin Murray has proclaimed November 6 – 12, 2022 as “Treaties Recognition Week” in the City of Timmins. Timmins is situated in Treaty 9 territory, the traditional lands of many First Nations, Metis and Inuit People.
A treaty in Canada is an agreement between the government, Indigenous groups, and/or provinces and territories to define the rights and obligations of each party. The purpose is to honour the importance of treaties and educate residents about treaty rights and relationships.
“Part of the journey of reconciliation involves acknowledging how Canada’s early treaties failed to protect Indigenous Peoples and their communities,” says Mayor Kristin Murray. “We encourage an open discussion about the impact of the residential school system, the creation of remote First Nations reserves, and the resulting lack of access to infrastructure. Through honest dialogue comes understanding and support for relationships that foster healthy communities and people.”
Today, the Government of Canada is focused on rebuilding existing relationships with Indigenous partners. Treaties Recognition Week is an opportunity to learn more about our collective role in upholding treaty rights.
More information is available at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/treaties-recognition-week.
Ontario First Nations Maps: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-first-nations-maps.
Amanda Dyer
The City is wrapping up work on several construction projects to maintain and improve roads and infrastructure throughout the city. Here is the latest progress report as of Tuesday, November 1, 2022:
Connecting Link – all curb work is done. This week, crews are working on the roadway surface and will then move onto sidewalks. Electrical work (street lights, traffic signals) is also being scheduled. There is no final date for completion at this time.
Denise St. (COMPLETED SOON) – paving is scheduled for tomorrow. We anticipate that the road will be open to traffic by the end of the week. Crews have been keeping up with landscaping, but there will be some soft restoration to finish up (driveways and sod).
Airport Rd. (COMPLETED SOON) – there’s no impact to traffic. Crews are finishing up soft restoration on sod and have a couple of small patches to pave.
Work on the Bruce Ave. Bridge continues. The warm weather has worked in our favour as contractors push ahead. There is no final date for completion at this time.
Intersection of Brousseau and Hart – crews are finishing up with paving.
Intersection of Preston and Belanger – crews are finishing up with paving.
We appreciate your continued patience with detours, road closures, and other disruptions that happen during construction season. Improving and maintaining our infrastructure is necessary and important. Thank you for your cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
Effective today, March 1, proof of vaccination requirements and capacity limits have been lifted at City of Timmins’ arenas, including the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool and all arena spectator stands. The City of Timmins will continue to follow recommendations as outlined by the Province of Ontario.
Other protective health measures including mask/face coverings and COVID-19 screening will remain in place. Masks are required indoors at all times in all arenas when not actively engaged in an activity. Continue to wash your hands often, wear a mask, and stay home if you are experiencing symptoms.
All employees and contractors working on location at a City arena will still be required to provide proof of vaccination.
For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the Porcupine Health Unit website at www.porcupinehu.on.ca.
Amanda Dyer
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