The Heart of Gold Recognition Program is City Council’s latest commitment to acknowledging the individuals and community groups whose contributions make Timmins a great place to live, work, learn, and play.
Achievements will be recognized in four categories for Volunteer Community Service, Youth Community and Civic Engagement, Achievement in Sports, and Achievement in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics). Nominations open on Friday, December 1, 2023. Recognition will be made once a month during a regular meeting of City Council beginning in January 2024.
“Timmins is fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers and talented individuals who contribute positively to our community,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “Individual accomplishments are also important to celebrate together and help to foster pride in our city and its people. The Heart of Gold Recognition Program is a way for City Council, on behalf of the residents of Timmins, to recognize significant achievements, milestones, and the efforts that are being made to improve our community.”
Beginning December 1, residents wishing to make a nomination will be able to review the award criteria online and fill out the online nomination form. The form will also be available as a download that can be printed and submitted by email or in person to Service Timmins at City Hall.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:
Area:
• On Suzanne St between Lamminen Ave and Spooner Dr
Date & Time of Disruption:
• November 29, 2023 - Temporary water disruption 8:30 AM to 6 PM
Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-colored water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, 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 color 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
The City of Timmins is advising all consumers on Pine Street between Second and Third Avenue of a loss of pressure and/or loss of water resulting in the issuance of a precautionary Boil Water Advisory.
• Area: all residents and consumers on Pine Street between Second and Third Avenue.
• Date of Advisory: November 27, 2023, until further notice.
The Environmental Services department is conducting emergency watermain repairs however, the precautionary boil water advisory requires all consumers to take the following steps:
• Bring your water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to using it for domestic purposes, including drinking, making infant formula and juices, brushing teeth, washing raw foods and making ice.
• Wash dishes with boiled water that has been cooled or use potable water from an alternative source; and
• All water taps must be posted, indicating that the water is not safe to drink.
For more information on Boil Water Advisories, please visit www.porcupinehu.on.ca/en/your-community/safe-water/boil-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory-page/
The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the sample results confirm the water is fit for human consumption (minimum of 48 hours following the completion of the repair). City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process, and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 during business hours. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Sara Perron
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Don Anderson Haulage will be hauling a Hydro One transformer from the Rail Siding on Hallnor Rd. to the transformer station on Brundy Ave. in Schumacher. The width of this load will occupy a two-lane road with limited shoulder area available.
On November 14, temporary road closures will be in effect on Aura Lake Rd. between Father Costello Dr. and Croatia Ave., prohibiting travel and parking between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Temporary road closure signage will be in place.
Timmins Police Service will be escorting the load and assisting with traffic control along the route. Due to the height of the load, a number of utility trucks will also provide escort.
The move will begin on Hallnor Rd. on Tuesday, November 14th at 07:30 a.m. and will take approximately six hours to reach the transformer station. Expect temporary traffic delays along Hwy. 101 E., Father Costello Dr., Aura Lake Rd., and Croatia Ave. while the load passes through town. Consider arranging an alternative route to avoid delays.
Don Anderson Haulage and the City of Timmins appreciates everyone’s efforts and patience while we navigate this large and complex load through the community.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling carts that are normally scheduled for pick up on Thursday November 9, 2023, will be delayed or postponed until tomorrow, Friday November 10, 2023.
There will be a crew working this evening until 8pm. If your carts are not collected today, please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM, tomorrow November 10, 2023.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your patience.
Sara Perron
With Connecting Link construction wrapping up for the season, the temporary detour in place along Brunette Rd. and Second Ave. will be removed. Algonquin Blvd. E. is expected to open early the week of November 13, 2023. The City’s Traffic Dept. is prioritizing the replacement of stop signs along Second Ave. at the intersections of Spruce St. S. and Balsam St. S. Motorists should be prepared to stop on Monday, November 13.
Both intersections along Second Ave. will be returned to an all-way or 4-way stop with all motor vehicles on approach coming to a complete stop. At a 4-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop has the right-of-way. If two or more cars stop at the same time, right-of-way goes to the vehicle on the right.
This year, construction has been completed on Connecting Link Segment 6 through the Mountjoy intersection, Segment 7 from Mountjoy to just east of Balsam St. N., and Segment 2 on Riverside Dr. from Shirley St. to Government Rd. The downtown segments of the Connecting Link are part of a three-year contract, with construction on Segment 8 beginning next spring. Segment 8 will include the removal of the underpass on Algonquin Blvd. E. and the addition of a dedicated snowmobile crossing just east of Brunette Rd.
Sign up for Connecting Link updates today at Timmins.ca and stay up-to-date on the latest construction news.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the public that the Preventative Boil Water Advisory for the Pine Ridge Motel & Trailer Park has been lifted.
Area: Pine Ridge Motel & Trailer Court
Date Advisory Lifted: October 26th, 2023
Critical maintenance on the system was completed followed by satisfactory bacteriological sample results. City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the public that the preventative Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for Porcupine as of October 24, 2023 at 8:00am.
Area: All residents and consumers in Porcupine east of the Bristol Rd.
Date Advisory Rescinded: October 24, 2023 at 8:00am.
A Boil Water Advisory was enacted as a preventative measure at 5:00pm on Monday, October 23, due to repairs on a watermain valve servicing users in Porcupine east of Bristol Road. The City of Timmins has conducted a thorough review and analysis of the watermain maintenance activities and the results are deemed satisfactory by the City of Timmins and the Porcupine Health Unit to rescind the advisory.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of watermain maintenance activities, which will result in a preventative boil water advisory affecting all of Porcupine east Bristol Rd. beginning October 23, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Area: All residents and consumers in Porcupine east of the Bristol Road
Date of Advisory: October 23, 2023 at 5:00pm until further notice.
The City of Timmins is requiring you to take the following steps:
• Users of the water supply should bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute prior to consumption;
• Wash dishes with boiled water that has been cooled or use potable water from an alternative source; and
• All water taps must be posted, indicating that the water is not safe to drink.
The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process, and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 during business hours. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.
For more information on Boil Water Advisories, please visit www.porcupinehu.on.ca/en/your-community/safe-water/boil-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory-page/.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the public of a Preventative Boil Water Advisory.
• Area: Pine Ridge Motel & Trailer Court
• Date of Advisory: October 22, 2023 until further notice.
The City of Timmins is requiring you to take the following steps:
• Users of the water supply should bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute prior to consumption;
• Any water used for cooking/food preparation must be boiled then cooled prior to use; and
• All water taps must be posted, indicating that the water is not safe to drink.
The Preventative Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the sample results confirm the water is fit for human consumption. City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process, and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 during business hours. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.
Amanda Dyer
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