The flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast on Sunday, May 7 in honour of Ontario Police Memorial Day.
“Timmins Police Service joins our colleagues from across the province in honouring Ontario’s fallen police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty,” says Timmins Police Chief Daniel Foy. “The heroism of each officer came from a life committed to the protection and service of their respective communities. We thank them for their courage, humanity, and bravery in defending justice and order.”
Amanda Dyer
The flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, April 28 in honour of the National Day of Mourning, also known as Workers’ Day of Mourning.
The National Day of Mourning is dedicated to the memory of those who have lost their lives in a workplace tragedy, and to acknowledge the impact of work-related injury and illness.
The City of Timmins is committed to providing our employees with a healthy and safe workplace. Through our Health and Safety Department, we work dutifully to train, enforce, standardize, and ensure that safety protocols are in place that prevent both physical and mental injury and illness.
Amanda Dyer
Motorists can prepare to detour for Connecting Link construction starting Tuesday, April 25. The City’s contractor is in town this week staging traffic controls for two detours that will divert vehicles off Algonquin Blvd.
Algonquin Blvd. will be closed to all traffic east of Waterloo Rd. and west of Elm St. with a small section from Preston St. closed to local traffic only. Motorists should be prepared to stop at temporary traffic lights and/or stop signs along each detour route.
A temporary 4-way stop will be in place at the intersection of Theriault Blvd. and Vimy Ave. and a temporary 3-way stop will be added at the intersection of Vimy Ave. and Mountjoy St. N. Temporary traffic lights will be used along the southerly route on Cameron St. S. at Commercial Ave. and on Commercial Ave. at Mountjoy S. Cameron St. S. and Wilson Ave. will remain the regular 4-way stop.
Commercial motor vehicles will continue to use the standard truck detour from Shirley St. to Lafleur Dr. and onto Laforest Rd. before connecting with Hwy. 655. A temporary speed reduction of 50 km/h is in effect along Airport Rd. from Laforest Rd. through the area of the Kraft Creek Bridge.
This year’s Connecting Link construction will see work from segment 6 completed through the Mountjoy intersection, before work on segment 7 begins. The Mountjoy intersection will be re-opened to traffic before crews start on the next section extending to Cedar St. Once again, work includes full-depth reconstruction of the roadway, replacement of underground services like water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer, and pole relocation. This is the second year of the three-year plan to prioritize the downtown Connecting Link route.
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Amanda Dyer
Effective Monday, April 17, the Deloro Landfill Site will return to regular summer hours.
The Deloro Landfill will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Summer hours at the Tisdale Transfer Site began April 14, and are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Summer hours at the German Township Landfill Site begin May 1, and are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
For easy-to-access information on how to properly dispose of various items, download the Timmins Recyclepedia app online at Timmins.ca. You will also receive service alerts, disruptions and more directly to your phone.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins will host approximately 475 evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation, following a precautionary evacuation of the First Nations community due to flooding on the Albany River. Flights will begin arriving early next week.
The City of Timmins has declared a State of Emergency as a preventive measure to allow for the quick mobilization of municipal support and personnel if required. Upon arrival, all evacuees will be processed and situated by the Stronger Together team before being transported to the Ramada Inn and Microtel Inns and Suites for temporary lodging.
The City of Timmins, in conjunction with Stronger Together, is working with the Provincial Emergency Response Organization (PEOC), Indigenous Service Canada (ISC), Kashechewan leadership, along with community partners and service agencies, to ensure residents of Kashechewan have the support and resources they need while in Timmins.
We ask that motorists traveling along Riverside Drive in the vicinity of Ramada Inn and Microtel Inns and Suites watch for increased pedestrian traffic starting next week.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins Transit is continuing an Earth Day tradition … free bus rides on Saturday, April 22.
Each year, Canadians are asked to join the green revolution. Helping our planet can be as simple as choosing public transportation. The benefits of riding the bus versus driving a private vehicle are well known. On-road transportation in Timmins is responsible for 37.7% of the City’s greenhouse gas emissions as identified in the City’s 2019 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. Using public transportation helps lower our emissions and conserve energy and fuel by reducing the number of private vehicles on the road.
But the benefits of public transportation do not stop there.
Did you know?
- Public transit makes our roads safer. Transit operators generally have more driver training, drive at lower speeds, and avoid high-risk driving situations.
- Public transit reduces traffic congestion. This is particularly helpful during busy road construction and maintenance months.
- Public transit improves social equity by providing reliable transportation for all individuals regardless of ability, accessibility, age, or income.
- Public transit increases physical activity. A bus ride often starts and ends with some form of activity (like walking) to and from the bus stop.
On Saturday, April 22 ride the bus for planet earth! It’s free and it’ll give the environment a break. Where will you go?
Amanda Dyer
After a warm weekend with rain, the City’s Public Works Department is mobilizing crews to tackle potholes, frozen culverts, and potential washouts on roads across Timmins. Algonquin Blvd. East, through the downtown core, is particularly pitted and the City is asking commercial vehicles and heavy trucks to start using the Laforest Rd. truck detour now.
“The truck detour will be going into effect once Connecting Link construction starts,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “This section of Algonquin Blvd. East will be fully resurfaced as part of this year’s work, but if we could move the heavier commercial vehicles off the road now, it will help preserve the temporary patches that we’re applying to the potholes on Algonquin Blvd.”
Public Works uses a high-performance cold mix to patch potholes during the spring. It can be applied in all weather conditions, but is susceptible to vehicle traffic, road bed movement, and water. By moving heavier trucks off the Connecting Link now, the hope is to keep the potholes filled until construction starts in the next few weeks. The City’s contractor, Belanger Construction Ltd. is in town this week installing temporary traffic controls. While Algonquin will remain open until Connecting Link construction starts, truck detour signs should be in place by end of week and a notice of detour will be broadcast on Municipal511.
The standard truck detour will allow trucks to bypass Algonquin Blvd. from Shirley St., to Lafleur Dr. and onto Laforest Rd. before reaching Hwy. 655. For more information, see: https://www.timmins.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=19443557.
Amanda Dyer
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable over the Easter Weekend (April 7 - 10):
- Service Timmins will be closed Easter Friday and Easter Monday.
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection on Easter Friday. Friday’s collection will be completed on Monday, April 10. Collection that falls on Easter Monday will be unaffected and collected as scheduled.
- Deloro Landfill will be closed on Easter Friday.
- Tisdale Transfer Site will be closed on Easter Sunday.
- There will be no Timmins Transit services on Easter Friday and Easter Sunday. Transit services on Easter Monday will be modified to a standard Sunday service: www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit.
- The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on Easter Friday and Easter Monday.
- Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed on Easter Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. The library will be open on Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool is closed Easter Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. Regular pool hours on Saturday.
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
File No. Z-2022-14
5627 050 061 00700
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE A HOLDING SYMBOL FROM THE CITY OF TIMMINS ZONING BY-LAW 2011-7100
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins, at its meeting on April 11, 2023, will consider passing a by-law under Section 36(4) of the Planning Act to effect the removal of a Holding “H” Symbol from the zoning on land described as
Concession 4, South Part of Lot 12, Parcel 13337WT, Tisdale Township
The subject lands do not have a municipal address assigned.
The subject lands are designated as Neighbourhood Area in the City of Timmins Official Plan and zoned Residential Second Density – Holding (NA-RE2-h) in accordance with the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100. The purpose of the Holding Provision “H” was to ensure that the subject lands could be serviced. The removal of the Holding Provision “H” is required to facilitate the development of three residential lots, created through the consent application process.
The removal of the Holding provision is permitted in accordance with Section 4.2 of the City of Timmins Official Plan.
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 28th day of March, 2023.
David St.Onge
Road conditions are going to change quickly over the next few weeks as we feel the final effects of winter and temperatures begin to rise. What does that mean for drivers? The appearance of potholes and sloppy roads as the snow begins to melt.
Our Public Works Department continues to prioritize snow removal with the goal of getting as much snow off our streets ahead of spring rain. Crews will work to free up catch basins that are still blocked by snow and are necessary to drain surface water. Drivers are asked to use caution as the accumulated snow on our streets softens.
Crews are already addressing road conditions like potholes and ruts. A high-performance cold mix product will be used to temporarily patch holes and ruts ahead of the asphalt plant opening in May. The City’s pothole patcher is back on the road. Drivers are also asked to use caution when driving past road maintenance crews.
The City is required to fix a pothole within a prescribed period as determined by the Provincial government standards, depending on the size of the pothole and whether it is on a paved or an unpaved road. It is important to note that the City’s obligation to fix a pothole is triggered only after the municipality becomes aware of the problem. While we do have crews regularly patrolling the city, you can help by reporting any potholes you encounter. Potholes can be reported to Service Timmins online at service.timmins.ca under roads and sidewalks. You can also report a pothole by phone at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
Service Timmins is one of six Ontario municipalities taking part in a pilot project that will streamline the marriage licence application process. Through the Marriage Licence Modernization Project, couples can now request a marriage licence online and once approved, pick up and pay for their completed licence at Service Timmins in City Hall.
Completing the online application will take 25-30 minutes and both applicants must be present to submit the application and pick up the licence. All required information and supporting documents must be approved in person at the time the licence is issued.
“Service Timmins is happy to participate in a project that will help us modernize one of our services,” says Director of Community Services, Steph Palmateer. “We typically receive roughly 200 marriage licence applications each year. By submitting the initial application online, residents can save time and have their application approved within 1-2 business days, provided that all required documents are submitted.”
Applying for and receiving a marriage licence comes with the standard $175 fee and the license is valid for use in Ontario for a period of three months.
For more information about applying for a marriage licence online, visit https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/marriage_license.
Amanda Dyer
This Thursday is School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. Through rain, sleet, snow and freezing cold temperatures, our crossing guards stand ready to help students get to and from school safely.
If you want to thank your local school crossing guard, we’ve shared the Ontario Traffic Council’s thank-you cards. Available in French and English and ready to be downloaded and printed.
Thank you to our municipal school crossing guards for helping keep our community safe.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Amanda Dyer
With warmer weather approaching, all outdoor ice rinks operated by the City of Timmins are now closed for the season.
These rinks include:
Hollinger Skate Path
Roy Nicholson Park
Mountjoy Arena
Indoor public ice skating is available. Visit https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/skating for schedules.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Sunday, February 26, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -26 overnight (inclusive of windchill).
People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, February 24, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -28 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Risk of frostbite.
People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Thursday, February 23, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -40 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Frostbite in minutes.
People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -35 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Risk of frostbite.
People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -31 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Risk of frostbite.
People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Thursday, February 16, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -31 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Risk of frostbite.
People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Amanda Dyer
The best under 18 curlers hurried hard at the 2023 Under 18 Championships last week in Timmins. The event brought in 21 women’s teams and 21 men’s teams from across Canada to compete for the National Championship. It was a significant moment for the McIntyre Curling Club and an opportunity for Tourism Timmins to showcase all that our city has to offer.
How does an event like this impact the community?
Between Feb. 5 and 11, hotels in Timmins hit near sell out. Curling Canada estimates that 1000+ room nights are booked for U-18 Championship events by Curling Canada, not including fans and supporters. Rental agencies at Timmins Victor M. Power Airport reported approximately 100 vehicle rentals that week. 600+ guests visited the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre and the museum’s gift shop tripled sales from the same time last year. 550 game tickets for the event were sold through the McIntyre Curling Club.
“The feedback from teams, visitors, and residents has been fantastic,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “The McIntyre Curling Club should be very proud in the efforts they put forward. It was a long week of exciting competition and it highlights how profitable large-scale sports tourism could be for our city and region.”
The event comes at a time when the City is working to update its Culture, Tourism, and Recreation Master Plan. Feedback is being collected through in-person engagement sessions, stakeholder meetings and an online public survey.
“The U-18’s were an example of how the City can work with local organizations to enhance recreation and tourism activities,” says Steph Palmateer, Director of Community Services and City Clerk. “We want to hear from residents, groups, and business owners on what we can do to further improve how the City supports events like the U-18 Championships. I also want to thank our maintenance and arena staff who worked to prepare the facility.”
To date, 885 responses to the public survey on culture, tourism and recreation have been collected. The survey can be filled out online before March 5, 2023 at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/c_t_r_master_plan_update_2023/take_the_s_u_r_v_e_y_now_.
Amanda Dyer
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