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
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
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
Timmins City Clerk Steph Palmateer has declared the official results for Timmins’ municipal election. Election results have been certified and there are no changes from the preliminary results announced on Monday, October 24, 2022.
Mayor
Michelle Boileau elected
City Councillors
Rock Whissell acclaimed
Lorne Feldman elected
Bill Gvozdanovic elected
John Curley elected
Kristin Murray elected
Steve Black elected
Andrew Marks elected
Cory Robin elected
English Language Public School Board Trustees
Stephen Meunier elected
Crystal Hewey elected
Bob Brush elected
English Language Separate School Board Trustees
Glenn Sheculski elected
Colleen Landers elected
Fred Salvador elected
Paula Del Guidice elected
French Language Public School Board Trustees
Nicole Arcand acclaimed
Liliane Francis acclaimed
French Language Separate School Board Trustees
Michelle Mailloux elected
Denis Belanger elected
Norm Bolduc elected
This year 12,140 – or 42.23% percent of eligible electors voted in the municipal election. In Timmins, 8,757 people voted online, representing approximately 72% of the total vote.
Amanda Dyer
A Special Council Meeting has been called for October 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss the following items:
- Personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
For more information, contact the Clerks Department:
220 Algonquin Blvd. East
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 1B3
[email protected]
Amanda Dyer
We have been asked if Algonquin Blvd. E. will be open this winter. Yes, Algonquin between Theriault and Mountjoy will be paved and it will be open before winter.
Current construction on the Connecting Link will end at Wilcox St. Road work east of Wilcox, including the Mountjoy intersection, will be added to the 2023 construction season.
The construction activity this week includes watermain, subdrain, grading, concrete curbs, sidewalks, and paving as weather permits.
This construction is part of a three-year Connecting Link project from Theriault to Brunette. It is a massive undertaking and we appreciate your continued patience and cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
Small businesses are critical to Timmins’ local economy. When we support a small business by shopping local, we are contributing to the success of our local neighborhoods, school districts, and other small business owners. There’s a reason why the Timmins Chamber’s popular “Find it in Timmins” campaign asks you to, “put your money where your house is.” When we support small business, we are helping our shared community thrive.
A big part of our city’s identity is fostered by small business. Small businesses can connect us to our history, but also illustrate how a city is changing and becoming more diverse.
This is Small Business Week. We want to take this opportunity to thank our local business entrepreneurs, employees, and customers for supporting our economy and helping Timmins grow and prosper.
Mayor Kristin Murray
City of Timmins
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is looking for interested applicants to volunteer on a number of important boards and committees for the next term of Council.
Council establishes committees and boards as a way for residents to provide input and make recommendations on matters that impact our community. When you bring your unique background and expertise to a board or committee, you're helping the City of Timmins learn, listen, and be more engaged with our residents.
Are you interested in Timmins history and heritage? Are you interested in our parklands and green space? Are you interested in helping create a more accessible community? There is a board or committee that you would be great on!
The term is four years from November 2022 to 2026.
Opportunity is available on the:
- Timmins Committee of Adjustment
- Timmins Public Library Board
- Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre
- Timmins Police Services Board
- Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA)
- Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee (MAT Tax)
- Heritage Committee
Please forward resumes on or before November 4, 2022.
You can submit your resume by dropping it off at Service Timmins, e-mailing [email protected] or by mail to:
Steph Palmateer
City Clerk
220 Algonquin Blvd. E.
Timmins, ON P4N 1B3
Amanda Dyer
September 26, 2022
By Email: [email protected]
Paula Puddy, Commission Secretary
Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario
PO Box 37018 Southdale
London, Ontario
N6E 3T3
Dear Ms. Puddy,
RE: Impacts of boundary redistribution in Northern Ontario
On behalf of the City of Timmins, I am writing with concerns about the proposed boundary changes and recommended redistribution of federal electoral districts. Any reduction of Northern Ontario’s federal ridings would result in the underrepresentation of our northern communities.
I understand that adjustments are being considered to ensure citizens are adequately represented by Parliament. While the proposed changes may address population growth in Ontario’s southern centres, it would leave Ontario’s remote and rural regions struggling to be heard at the federal level.
This proposal will have the effect of diminishing Northern Ontario’s voice in Government and see MPs have to serve northern regions the size of countries in Europe. The Commission must take into consideration that our geographical size, not our population, already produces significant constraints on accessibility, immigration, and the conducting of business when access to supplies is hampered by long distance. Expanding the current boundaries would pose important challenges to maintain a level of engagement and representation from Parliament.
Further, the City of Timmins has established a Relationship Agreement with the Mushkegowuk Council to examine issues of joint interest. In the spirit of Reconciliation, I have reached out to the Mushkegowuk and the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation leadership and was surprised to learn that there was no federal consultation with the northern Indigenous communities. There is a vital link between the James Bay coastal communities and the City of Timmins for health care, transportation, education and economic development. This proposed redistribution does not take these important ties that bind our communities together into account. I cannot support any boundary redistribution plan that marginalizes our partners and does not respect the important right of our First Nations communities to be consulted.
In conclusion, I am asking that the Commission maintain the current number of electoral districts in Northern Ontario. We rely on our Member of Parliament as a liaison between our citizens and the federal government and strongly encourage the proposed boundary changes be reconsidered.
Sincerely,
Mayor Kristin Murray, City of Timmins
CC: MP Charlie Angus – Timmins-James Bay ([email protected])
Amanda Dyer
We know that residents are concerned about people living along Algonquin Blvd. E. at the underpass and want to assure you that we are also concerned.
We have worked with Timmins Police Service on clean-up and waste collection and will continue to provide support from both our Public Works and By-law Departments. Please understand that this is both a short-term and temporary solution that solves the immediate problem. The City is also committed to helping find a long-term solution so that our most vulnerable are supported, while the area is kept accessible and safe for residents.
We continue to work with public service agencies who are providing consistent outreach, often every day, to help address the human element. Ultimately, we are talking about people who are experiencing homelessness with possible mental health and addiction concerns. A level of sensitivity is required to any proposed solution.
We will continue to listen to your feedback and provide updates as they are available.
Sincerely,
Mayor Kristin Murray
City of Timmins
Amanda Dyer
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