The City of Timmins is honouring three exceptional community volunteers with the first Heart of Gold Civic Awards, a new recognition program that celebrates individuals and groups for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the community.
The recipients awarded at Tuesday night’s council meeting are:
Ron and Lucille Moisan (Volunteer and Community Service) – Ron and Lucille Moisan were nominated for their over 20 years of volunteer service to the South Porcupine Food Bank, and for their work on the Bannerman Park Porcupine Restoration Committee. They are credited with being a “community-minded couple” who are well-known for helping anyone in need for over 60 years.
In 2003, recognizing that Bannerman Park was underused and could use some rehabilitation, Ron and Lucille formed a committee of residents who wished to assist with restoration of the park. Through their leadership, a park design was approved and reconstruction of the gardens, lighting, pathways, and gazebo was completed over several years. Efforts included significant fundraising for the upgrades and on-going maintenance of the park. Bannerman Park is now a popular space for weddings, picnics, and summer concerts on the shores of Porcupine Lake.
Cameron Grant (Volunteer and Community Service) – Cameron Grant was nominated by the 2022-2023 Board of Directors for Mount Jamieson Resort for his outstanding contributions to the organization. He is commended for his work on rebranding the snow resort, rebuilding its reputation as a pillar of sports and community excellence, and helping to create a viable and sustainable recreation facility for Timmins and area.
Through Grant’s stewardship as a member of the Board of Directors, he is credited with creating a space that celebrates innovation, supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and remains accessible to residents in Timmins and the region.
“We at Mount Jamieson cannot stress enough our appreciation and recognition of his tireless hours of commitment, dedication, expertise, and experience, as well as his love and passion for the sport [of skiing] … and to ensure that the appropriate mechanisms are in place to secure [the resort’s] longevity and success well into the future.” ~ Mount Jamieson Board of Directors 2022-23
Recipients of the Heart of Gold Recognition Program are recognized once a month during a regular meeting of council. Residents are encouraged to nominate someone they know who has made a positive impact on the community or achieved outstanding accomplishment in the following categories:
• Volunteer and Community Service
• Youth Community and Civic Engagement
• Achievement in Sports
• Achievement in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)
For the nomination form and program eligibility, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council/heart_of_gold_civic_recognition_program
Amanda Dyer
On behalf of City Council and municipal staff, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to family and friends on the passing of former Timmins’ Mayor Victor M. Power on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Mr. Power was a pillar of the community, an inspiration to many who aspire to a career in public office. He led with conviction and understood the power of decision and opportunity.
His time as Mayor was marked by the efforts he made on multiple boards and organizations, including the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. As Councillor, he was instrumental in the construction of the Archie Dillon Sportsplex. He was a leader outside of Council Chambers, championing organizations like the Porcupine United Way and serving on the Timmins Police Services Board. He concerned himself with the prosperity of the community, and the sustainability of a municipal government with a clear vision of Timmins as thriving and distinctly northern.
He was also humble and took pride in highlighting the work of his colleagues, municipal staff, and community members. I was honoured to have him attend the inaugural meeting of council in November 2022, and felt the significance of his legacy as I took my oath of office. His genuine optimism and love for Timmins will continue to inspire. We remain forever in his debt for the contributions he made to the community we call home.
City of Timmins’ flags have been lowered to half-mast in Mr. Power’s honour, and we invite the public to pay their respects through a Book of Condolence at City Hall beginning Wednesday, February 7 at 8:30 a.m.
Amanda Dyer
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From February 4 to February 8, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below.
Sunday February 4, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Mountjoy (Second to Vimy), Spruce South (Kirby to dead end), Moneta (Pine to Cedar), Preston (Algonquin to Wilson), Rea (Algonquin to Preston), Cameron (Algonquin to Preston)
Monday February 5, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins North: Ross, Jubilee
Tuesday February 6, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins North: Maclean, Vimy
Wednesday
February 7, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins North: Theriault, College
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From February 5 to February 9, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.
Monday February 5, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Wilcox (Southern to Sterling), Delmonte, Tonelli, Cody, Coronation, Leblanc, Graham Lane.
Porcupine: Lawrence, Michener, Bergeron Court, Girdwood, Eric, Viola
Tuesday February 6, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Westmount (Bartleman to College), Victoria (MacLean to College).
Porcupine: Rekela, Division, Ottolen, Ruth, Young North, Henry North, Remembrance, Florence North.
Wednesday February 7, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: JV Bonhomme, Argento, Brian Romain, Mascioli
Porcupine: Goldrush, Galbraith, McDougall, Glenn, Summers, Smith
Thursday February 8, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Waterloo (Vimy to Jubilee), Rea (Vimy to Jubilee).
Timmins West: Bonaventure, Meadow, Castlewood, Pleasant, Majestic, Diamond Court, McBride
Friday February 9, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Churches and Storefronts
South Porcupine: Churches and storefronts
Note on the Plan:
The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available snow removal shift.
Illegal placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road:
A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.
Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance:
Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Winter Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Snow Removal Crew to advance.
Winter Parking Ban:
A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.
Winter Cart Placement:
If garbage collection is scheduled in your area on the following days, please place your bins by the curb in the morning, not overnight. This will help crews do a more thorough clean-up of the streets.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
Day Operation:
Snow removal is never done in the area where Sanitation is taken place.
High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets);
Low density residential areas
Night Operation:
Highway sections;
High density commercial sections;
Main Arterial Routes.
Safety:
A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Public Works
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance activities affecting water quality and water shut off within the following area.
Area:
• Couture Ave between Suzanne St and Jean St.
Date and Time of Disruption:
• Starts January 30, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 6PM
All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well as coloured water and/or lower water pressure.
Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured 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 colour has returned to normal.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Sara Perron
Nighttime Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From January 27 to February 1, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing nighttime snow removal in the areas listed below:
Sunday January 28, Starting 9:00 pm
Timmins South: Wilson, Commercial
Monday January 29, Starting 9:00 pm
South Porcupine & Porcupine: Connecting Link – King, Harold
Tuesday January 30, Starting 9:00 pm
Timmins South: Brunette, Railway, Mountjoy
Wednesday January 31, Starting 9:00 pm
Timmins North: Toke (James to Ross), Sixth
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From January 29 to February 2, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below:
Monday January 29, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins South: Belanger, Rea
South Porcupine: Main (Harold to dead end), Moore (Harold to dead end), Legion (Powell to Harold), Legion (Harold to dead end), Fern (Crawford to Legion)
Tuesday January 30, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins North: Patricia (Eight to Ross), Leone, Howard, Burke, Harmony, Kay
South Porcupine: Hellen, Helmer, Sony, Julie, Nadine
Wednesday January 31, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins North: Seventh, Ninth, Drew, Borden, Laurier
Porcupine: Spillnaar, Tynne, David, Daniel, Grace
Thursday February 1, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins South: Spruce (Kirby to machine shop), Sterling, Lee, Dale, Ogden
Timmins West: Joseph, Power, Park
Friday February 2, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins: Churches and Storefronts
South Porcupine: Churches and storefronts
Note on the Plan
The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available snow removal shift.
Illegal Placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road
A reminder that City By-law 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.
Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance
Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Winter Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Snow Removal Crew to advance.
Winter Parking Ban
A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations
Day Operation:
Snow removal is never done in the area where Sanitation is taken place.
High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets)
Low density residential areas
Night Operation:
Highway sections
High density commercial sections
Main Arterial Routes
Safety:
A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a water main break in the following areas:
Area:
• On Suzanne St between Couture Ave and Martin Ave
Date & Time of Disruption:
• January 25, 2024 - Temporary water disruption immediately to 11:00 PM
Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-coloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured 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 colour 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 Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:
Area:
• On Cedar St N from Drew Ave to Ninth Ave.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• January 24, 2024 - Temporary water disruption immediately to 10 PM
Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-coloured 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 colour 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 Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:
Area:
• On Cedar St N from Drew Ave to Ross Ave.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• January 23, 2024 - Temporary water disruption immediately to 6 PM
Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-coloured 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 colour of the water 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
Mayor Michelle Boileau is heading to Toronto for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference beginning Sunday. This year, the City’s focus is on housing development, highway repairs, and repayment of the Golden Manor redevelopment project.
More than 1,600 participants from as many as 300 municipalities will participate in the conference, Sunday, January 21 to Tuesday, January 23, which gives local leaders and representatives the opportunity to highlight the unique challenges facing rural communities.
Timmins’ delegation will meet with Associate Minister Vijay Thanigasalam from the Ministry of Transportation, to make a case for Hwy. 67 (Municipal Rd.). The rural highway has been a hot topic for Timmins and the Town of Iroquois Falls, with the cost of necessary rehabilitation requiring provincial help. The ask will be for reconstruction funding and a strategy moving forward for maintenance.
Mayor Boileau will also speak to Council’s goal of seeing “more homes built faster” in a discussion with Parliamentary Assistant for Municipal Affairs & Housing, the Honourable Matthew Rae. The City is seeking support to secure funding for subdivision development in Timmins. In order to stimulate new residential and intensified housing builds, the City is exploring the cost of development, including required infrastructure and feasibility.
A meeting is also scheduled with Ontario’s Minister of Long-Term Care, the Honourable Stan Cho, to discuss a strategy to offset some of the capital costs of the Golden Manor redevelopment and reduce construction costs for taxpayers.
This year’s ROMA theme is Closer to Home, which is a nod to ROMA’s recent focus on access to primary healthcare services in rural Ontario, but also fits with Timmins’ focus on creating a sustainable range of housing options for residents, and re-energizing needed assets and infrastructure, right here at home in Timmins. Mayor Boileau and the Timmins’ delegation are prepared to make a case for the provincial funding and support that Timmins needs now.
Quote:
Any time we are able to speak directly with provincial officials, it is an opportunity to focus on solutions to our most pressing concerns, which could have swift and positive impact on the City. Our requests to the province are specific and strategic. We also benefit from being part of a rural collective voice. There is strength in numbers, and the ROMA conference is a space where rural municipalities can come together and work to create sustainable and thriving communities. ~ Mayor Michelle Boileau
Amanda Dyer
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From January 20 to January 26, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below.
Sunday January 21, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Connecting Link – Algonquin (Carium to 655)
Monday January 22, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Connecting Link – Algonquin (655 to Spruce)
Tuesday January 23, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Connecting Link – Algonquin (Spruce to Theriault)
Wednesday January 24, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Connecting Link - Algonquin / Riverside
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From January 22 to January 26, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.
Monday January 22, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Southern, Columbus, Montgomery
South Porcupine: Essa, Broadway, O’Brian
Tuesday January 23, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Birch (Fifth to Ninth), Maple (Fifth to Ninth), Elm (Fifth to Ninth)
South Porcupine: Cecil, William, Front, Huot
Wednesday January 24, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Wendy, Way, Kent.
South Porcupine: Moore, Strachan, Quebec
Thursday January 25, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Windsor, Middleton, Bannerman
Schumacher: Fourth, Veterans, Ponderosa, Brundy, Ennis
Friday January 26, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Churches and Storefronts
South Porcupine: Churches and storefronts
Note on the Plan:
The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available snow removal shift.
Illegal placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road:
A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.
Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance:
Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Winter Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Snow Removal Crew to advance.
Winter Parking Ban:
A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.
Winter Cart Placement:
If garbage collection is scheduled in your area on the following days, please place your bins by the curb in the morning, not overnight. This will help crews do a more thorough clean-up of the streets.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
Day Operation:
Snow removal is never done in the area where Sanitation is taken place.
High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets);
Low density residential areas
Night Operation:
Highway sections;
High density commercial sections;
Main Arterial Routes.
Safety:
A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Public Works
Becky Cashmore
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