The City of Timmins Recreation and Maintenance Departments would like to advise that all City outdoor skating rinks, including the Hollinger Skate Path, are closed until further notice due to the mild weather and forecasted rain.
An updated will be provided once rinks are open again.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, February 10, 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 03, 2023. Temperatures could drop to -37 this evening and -43 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 Thursday, February 02, 2023. Temperatures could drop to -38 this evening and -45 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 01, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -30 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 Monday, January 30, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -41 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Risk of 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 Thursday, January 26, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -32 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
Effective Monday, February 6, residents can pick up their transit bus passes and bus tickets at Service Timmins in City Hall. The move is to facilitate renovations at the Timmins Transit Terminal on Spruce St. S.
Bus passes and tickets will be sold during regular Service Timmins hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Bus passes and tickets are also available at the Timmins Square Information Booth during mall hours.
Timmins Transit appreciates your cooperation and patience while renovations are completed.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -27 (inclusive of windchill) overnight.
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 are on their way to Timmins! Feb. 5 to 11, the McIntyre Curling Club hosts the 2023 Under 18 Championships presented by Newmont Porcupine. 21 women’s teams and 21 men’s teams from across Canada will try to TAKE OUT the competition and score the National Championship at the historic McIntyre Community Centre and Curling Club.
“We are excited to welcome all teams and competitors to Timmins,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “This is the largest national event the McIntyre Curling Club has ever hosted and an opportunity for residents to watch curling’s up and coming stars. Part of the City’s success can be achieved through sports tourism. We can provide the resources and infrastructure for larger events, but it’s also important to get out and cheer on the participants. Let’s show event organizers that Timmins is a premier host destination.”
To help showcase all that Timmins has to offer, Tourism Timmins has worked tirelessly with event organizers to help promote activities around the city for players off the ice.
“Tourism Timmins will be set-up at the McIntyre Community Centre during the championships,” says Lacey Rigg, Coordinator of Meetings, Conventions and Sports Tourism. “We will be working with teams to coordinate activities and make suggestions on how they can best enjoy Timmins. This is our opportunity to showcase our local tour operators, businesses, and attractions.”
Each match-up will be a guaranteed nail-BITER! Tickets are on sale now at https://curlthemac.ca/. HURRY HARD to SWEEP up your tickets and don’t miss a minute of the action.
Amanda Dyer
Renovations to the Timmins Transit Terminal on Spruce St. began Monday. The project received the final go-ahead from City Council last month and will see the 1916 building updated to better serve the needs of Transit passengers and staff.
The City received $1.3 million in funding to help complete this project through the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). The program is designed to help communities ensure that families and residents have access to modern and reliable services that impact their quality of life, including public transportation.
The majority of the work involves renovations to staff offices and replacement of the heating system. Public washrooms will have a new layout and minor changes will be made to the main lobby, including updates to the entrance vestibules to minimize heat loss. Any outdoor work to the roof and pathways will take place in the spring. Public washrooms will remain closed until renovations are complete.
“We’re excited to get this project started,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “The planned renovations will help Timmins Transit continue to deliver efficient services with improved public amenities. This is the first update to the Transit Terminal since it was purchased by the City of Timmins in 2010.”
The City is working with contractors to minimize impact to the public. There will be no disruption of Timmins Transit route services or schedule. Any change to services at the Transit Terminal, like bus pass purchase, will be communicated in advance through the City’s website at https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, January 13, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -33 (inclusive of windchill) tonight.
People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. If you know of someone in need of shelter please contact Living Space at 705-531-7233.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, January 9, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -25 (inclusive of windchill) overnight.
People in need of emergency shelter are asked to attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.). Living Space Outreach Workers will conduct street-level outreach with the goal of connecting people who are sleeping outside with shelter and/or support; if you know of someone in need of shelter please contact 705-531-7233 for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
A by-law is a rule or law that is put in place by the City of Timmins to ensure that our community remains safe and orderly. The City of Timmins Enforcement Services Division is responsible for enforcing our by-laws. Staff enforce by-laws by investigating complaints and responding to the concerns of citizens.
Each month, we'll explore a different by-law and what it means for you. This month, we're looking at the City's Snow By-law 1993-4162
It’s a Snow Day!
Living in the North, we are familiar with snow. Talk about “snow storage” and “snow removal” and “snow plowing” takes over any discussion of potholes for at least 5 months of the year. At some point during the winter, where to pile all that snow from your driveway and entry way can become a real concern. The urge to push it away from your property, onto or across the road, may become great … but don’t do it!
Did you know that depositing snow from your property onto the road is against the law? Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act forbids a person from pushing or piling snow onto the roadway. The City of Timmins has doubled-down with our own Snow By-law that forbids a property owner from depositing snow on municipal highways including streets, roads, laneways, and sidewalks.
Snow way!
“Why would pushing snow onto the road be an issue? After all, the City has plows to take care of it.”
We do have plows … and graders, loaders, and sanders with underride plows and a Public Works Department that is tasked with maintaining our roads as per the province’s Minimum Maintenance Standards … and that’s where the snow by-law comes in. When you deposit snow onto a road or street, you create an additional driving hazard for motorists. In essence, you’re undermining the City’s maintenance efforts.
The snow by-law also prohibits people from piling snow on your property beside a road or sidewalk in a way that obstructs the sidewalk or road and / or impedes sight lines for motorists and pedestrians. Plan to store the snow from your driveway or entryway in an area on your property that leaves the road and sidewalk clear.
Snow Removal
Residents who push snow from their own property onto a city road or sidewalk would be in violation of By-law 1993-4162 and could be fined under the Provincial Offences Act by a member of our municipal Enforcement Services team.
Since snow storage can become an issue, the City offers use of its Spruce St. snow dump location free of charge to residents using a a half ton truck and trailer only (anything larger will require a permit) to remove snow.
If you have concerns about snow being incorrectly deposited on the street or road in your neighborhood, you can call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Click here to learn more about the City’s Snow By-law 1993-4162.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Temperatures are expected to drop to -24 (inclusive of windchill) overnight and to -27 early morning December 14, 2022.
People in need of emergency shelter are asked to attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.). Living Space Outreach Workers will conduct street-level outreach with the goal of connecting people who are sleeping outside with shelter and/or support; if you know of someone in need of shelter please contact 705-531-7233 for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
Holiday hours for municipal services and facilities.
City Hall / Service Timmins / Provincial Offenses
December 23: City Hall and Service Timmins will close at 2:30 p.m.
December 24-27: CLOSED
December 30: City Hall and Service Timmins will close at 3:30 p.m.
January 2: CLOSED
Timmins Transit:
December 24: Regular Timmins Transit service runs until 6:00 p.m. After 6:00 p.m., there is no Transit service.
December 25: No Timmins Transit service
December 26: Timmins Transit Sunday service
December 31: Regular Timmins Transit service
January 1: No Timmins Transit service
Waste and Recycling Collection and Landfill Hours.
Christmas Day falls on a weekend, therefore residential waste and recycling will be unaffected. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Boxing Day (Monday, December 26, 2022) will be collected on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Monday, January 3, 2023 will be collected on Tuesday, January 04, 2023.
Please ensure your waste and recycling is at the curb by 7:30 a.m. and left out if not collected by 4:00 p.m. as collection times may vary without notice.
Deloro Landfill Site:
December 23-24: Open 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
December 25-26: CLOSED
December 27-28: Regular Hours
December 30-31: Open 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
January 1-2: CLOSED
The Tisdale Transfer Site and German Twp. Landfill will also be closed on December 25-26, 2022 and January 1-2, 2023.
Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool:
Closed December 24, 25, 26 and January 1, 2023.
Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre
December 24-27: CLOSED
December 28-30: Open Noon to 4:00 p.m.
December 31: CLOSED
January 1 and 2: CLOSED
Timmins Public Library – Main Branch:
December 23: Open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
December 24-27: CLOSED
December 28 and 29: Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
December 30: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 31 – January 2: CLOSED
Timmins Public Library - C.M. Shields Centennial Branch:
December 23: Open 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
December 24-27: CLOSED
December 28 and 29: Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
December 30: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 31 – January 2: CLOSED
Timmins Cemetery Office:
Regular hours for The Timmins Cemetery Office are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the winter. The office will be closed December 26-27, 2022 and January 2, 2023.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, December 12, 2022. Temperatures are expected to drop to -31 (inclusive of windchill) overnight into early morning December 13, 2022 with a risk of frostbite.
People in need of emergency shelter are asked to attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.). Living Space Outreach Workers will conduct street-level outreach with the goal of connecting people who are sleeping outside with shelter and/or support; if you know of someone in need of shelter please contact 705-531-7233 for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins Transit bus fares will increase as of January 1, 2023. A single ride will go up 25 cents for all passengers, while the cost of monthly passes will see a nominal increase for all categories except students and children.
The price changes will bring current fares in line with the Transit User Fee by-law 2020-8488.
“In order for our rates to be realigned with the user fee by-law, the regular increase will be implemented for 2023,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “The alternative, continuing to freeze fare rates, would result in a significant increase at a future point in time.”
User fees are designed to offset the cost of operation and maintenance. Transit fares covered roughly 19% of operational costs in 2021, with the municipal tax base absorbing 68% of the cost to operate our public transit system. Timmins Transit continues to operate a modified schedule post pandemic based on ridership numbers. The schedule is designed to balance service, convenience, and cost.
“Ridership numbers have not bounced back from COVID-19,” adds Krcel. “We monitor them regularly and can act fast to adjust the schedule, if required. We have seen an increase in monthly bus pass sales, which we attribute to the start of the school year and the addition of the Northern College Express. It’s a step in the right direction.”
Passengers can track their bus online using https://tracker.timminstransit.ca/ or download the Timmins Transit app today from Google Play or App Store.
Amanda Dyer
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
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