Algonquin Blvd. is scheduled to re-open to traffic between Cedar St. and Brunette Rd. on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
This week, contractors will finish temporary line painting and begin turning on the traffic signals between Cedar St. and Brunette Rd., including the new traffic light and crossing on Algonquin Blvd. adjacent to Hollinger Park. The new traffic light for pedestrians and snowmobiles will add another stop along Algonquin Blvd. to allow for safe passage and access to service stations from one side of Algonquin to the other, particularly for snowmobiles accessing the trail network. This is a timed light with a standard green, yellow, and red sequence. Traffic will be stopped for three situations: on-demand pedestrian crossing, on-demand snowmobile crossing (seasonal only), and timed for left-turns exiting KFC.
Starting today (November 18), crews will begin to remove the temporary traffic controls (traffic lights) at Brunette Rd./Second Ave. and Second Ave./Mountjoy St. S. Over the next 3 days, the temporary stop signs on Sixth Ave. (east-west traffic) will be removed. The traffic lights in the downtown core will return to signaled lights on weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Temporary speed limits on Airport Rd. from Laforest Rd. through the area of the Kraft Creek Bridge (approximately 1.25 km's) will be removed.
The temporary heavy commercial truck traffic detour will end once Algonquin Blvd. re-opens.
Timmins Transit’s Route 16 stop at Park Road Square will resume once Algonquin Blvd. is open.
Reminder: The stop sign on Pine St. N. at Sixth Ave. is now a permanent 4-way stop.
Once the detours are removed and the road is open, please use extra caution when driving. Obey all posted traffic signage. Be patient with other drivers as we re-learn the original routes.
Thank you for your continued patience as we’ve navigated 7 months of construction. This section completes all three downtown segments.
Amanda Dyer
The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will begin resuming services on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Necessary repairs to the pool’s heating and boiler system have been completed, and pool staff are ready to welcome back swimmers. A special swim schedule has been posted, with temporary times for open swims, lap swims, and available rental times, effective November 18 to December 1, 2024.
“We understand that the pool’s closure has been frustrating for both residents and athletes who rely on access to the pool for fitness and training,” said Steph Palmateer, City Clerk and Director of Community Services. “The repairs were critical to safe operation of the pool, and we appreciate the continued patience of the community as we’ve worked to get the pool open.”
Click here to view the temporary swim schedule for Nov. 18 - Dec. 1.
Registration for winter swim lessons will be held on December 3, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through Timmins Recreation Online, or by contacting Service Timmins directly by phone 705-264-1331 or in-person at City Hall.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins and Newmont Porcupine are celebrating Timmins’ 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Hollinger Park, and this year the theme is, “Go Big … or go back to the North Pole!” We’re pulling out all the stops to help residents kick off the holiday season.
Head to Hollinger Park on Sunday, November 17 for a festive French sing-a-long with the Lapointe Sisters. Catch a dazzling dance number from the Pat Picard School of Dance. Score FREE hot chocolate from the McIntyre Coffee Shop. Make friends with an alpaca or two from Dream Acres, and snap a selfie with Santa Claus. We’re counting down until the magical moment when our Christmas tree will start twinkling.
The cross-country team from École secondaire catholique Thériault will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for both local food banks. Help feed a family this holiday season!
The fun begins at 5:45 p.m. in Hollinger Park on Sunday, November 17.
Timmins 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is proudly supported by the City of Timmins, Newmont Porcupine, The McIntyre Coffee Shop, DeBastos & Sons Ltd., and PAD Systems Inc.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has made organizational changes to the Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC). Brenda Camirand has been appointed Director of Economic Development and will be responsible for staff and economic development activities.
Effective immediately, Tourism Timmins will become part of TEDC, reporting to Noella Rinaldo, Director of Community Economic Development.
“We’ve made some effective changes to streamline resource allocation and accountability,” says Dave Landers, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Timmins. “The move for Tourism Timmins is strategic, and will allow us to better align the City’s tourism initiatives with priorities to enhance and grow the city’s economy.”
Amanda Dyer
When it snows, the City’s Public Works Dept. is responsible for a variety of winter services including salting/sanding, plowing and snow removal on both our roads and maintained sidewalks. It’s a massive job and requires a specific strategy to ensure that our crews and fleet are ready keep the city moving.
Public Works has a winter readiness plan that includes testing all snow clearing equipment, placing sand supplies at designated yards across the city, and training any new staff on how to respond quickly to changing road and sidewalk conditions.
The winter overnight parking ban takes effect on Friday, November 1 until April 30, 2025. Any vehicle parked on the street between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. will be subject to a fine of $50 and the vehicle may be towed at the expense of the owner (unless you are in an area exempt from the winter parking ban). The parking ban ensures that City crews can carry out plowing and snow removal operations properly, without having to navigate around parked vehicles, which can leave sections of the roads unplowed.
Residents can help with winter preparations by removing any temporary basketball nets or recreation equipment from the end of driveways and curbs. Keep curbs and driveways clear to help with sanding, snow removal, and plowing.
The City of Timmins will inform residents of winter road maintenance with temporary “no parking” snow removal signs (yellow and red in colour), posted before snow removal begins. A weekly snow removal schedule will also be posted online at Timmins.ca. Remember to look for signs posted on your street to ensure parking has not been restricted in your area.
The City of Timmins Snow By-law 1993-4162 provides guidelines for clearing snow from your property. Snow must never be placed onto the street or sidewalk. Moving snow from your driveway onto the sidewalk or street can create various safety hazards, obstruct pedestrian traffic, or obstruct the view of drivers. Even a small amount of snow left on a sidewalk can cause accessibility issues for some our residents.
If you plan on installing a temporary winter car shelter, you will require a permit from the City of Timmins. A seasonal structure permit is just $15. Approved temporary tent shelters can be erected between October 1 and April 30. You will need to submit an application (available online at Timmins.ca), your site plan, and payment to Service Timmins.
For additional information, contact Service Timmins at service.timmins.ca or by phone at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins' Waste Management Dept. will begin delivering waste and recycling bins to residents on the one-way sections of Hemlock St. and Tamarack St. starting Tuesday, October 29, 2024. ONLY residents on the one-way sections who did not previously have bins, will be getting bins.
Once bins are delivered, residents are expected to use them for waste and recycling collection. Starting next Monday, November 4, on regular collection day, any waste or recycling not placed in the provided carts will not be collected.
Waste and recycling bins should be placed two (2) feet apart curbside in front of the residence, and three (3) feet away from any other obstruction.
For more information on bin placement and frequently asked questions here: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/waste_recycling_services.
Any questions can be directed to Service Timmins by phone (705-264-1331), in-person at City Hall, or online at service.timmins.ca.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
The Corporation of the City of Timmins considers it desirable and expedient that the described land, identified as Plan 6R-9490, Part 1, extending from Feldman Road to the north, to Dalton Road, be assumed and dedicated as a public highway (roadway).
Pursuant to Subsections 5(3), 11(1-3), and 27(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended (the “Municipal Act”), a lower tier municipality may provide any service or thing that a municipality considers necessary or desirable for the public, including highways, which may be passed by by-law. Further, a Schedule “B” project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process requires that the municipality shall contact specific agencies and potentially affected members of the public.
The public notice shall be posted on the City’s website and advertised in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. The purpose of such notice is to secure any comments from the public respecting this assumption and dedication of the subject lands as a highway (roadway) to be considered by Council so that Council may consider, and if applicable, incorporate into an implementing by-law.
COMMENTS
Letters of support or concern with regard to this land sale will be received by the undersigned up until Thursday, November 7, 2024, 4:00 p.m. and will be included as submitted into a public staff report for Council’s consideration.
Please contact the undersigned if you require further details.
Dave St.Onge, Community Development Planner
Corporation of the City of Timmins
220 Algonquin Boulevard East
Timmins, ON P4N 1B3
705-360-2600 Ext. 3347
David St.Onge
The City of Timmins is working with WSP Canada Inc. to determine the most feasible location for a new water storage reservoir closer to South Porcupine. The community of Porcupine is currently supplied by an inground reservoir, located approximately 4 km south of South Porcupine and filled via two trunk watermains from the Timmins Water Filtration Plant.
The contract for the design and construction of a new reservoir was approved by Council in April 2024, following a report from the City’s Growth and Infrastructure Dept. that outlined challenges with aging infrastructure, the current reservoir’s remote location, and proximity to expanding mining hazards. The plan is to provide a new water storage reservoir that will supply safe and reliable drinking water, and assist the City in planning for future growth and increased demand on the City’s water distribution system.
Phase 1 of the project has been completed, which included background work, field studies, and establishing a project study area. In this phase, potential locations were identified where connections to the existing water distribution system and watermains would be possible. The project is now entering Phase 2, which will collect community input on a potential solution to replace the Tisdale Reservoir.
The public will now have an opportunity to review preferred solutions and ideas that will help guide the development of a more detailed reservoir design. WSP Canada Inc. has prepared a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) that provides a summary of the study process, an overview of the five (5) site options that were considered, and a request for feedback on the preliminary site recommended for the new reservoir. The virtual PIC will be available on the City’s website beginning Thursday, October 24, 2024. Feedback will be collected via a short survey until Thursday, November 14, 2024.
For more information and to view the public Notice of Study Commencement, visit: www.timmins.ca/tisdalereservoirproject.
Amanda Dyer
The two-storey log home at the end of Wilson Ave. is tough to miss, even as it sits almost hidden on its well-treed lot. It looks older than most buildings along the street, like it has a storied past. Built in 1925 by Harry W. Darling, the property was purchased in 1947 by Dr. Graeme Mackechnie and has remained in ownership of the Mackechnie Family since that time. Despite changes to the surrounding neighbourhood, the home retains its historical character and has become a local landmark at the bottom of Wilson Ave.
The almost 100-year-old building is one of the designated properties on the City of Timmins’ Municipal Heritage Committee. It is the first designated property to receive an official heritage plaque from the City of Timmins.
“438 Wilson is the only residential building on our Municipal Heritage Register,” said Councillor Andrew Marks, chair of the Municipal Heritage Committee. “We’ve presented the current property owners with the City’s first official heritage plaque and certificate of heritage, and couldn’t be happier to celebrate the cultural and historical significance of the property.”
Councillor Marks has his own family story related to the Mackechnie House and “Doc Mackechnie.” His father, a hockey player and defenceman, took a high stick to the forehead during a match-up. He was stitched up in the basement of 438 Wilson Ave. by the good doctor, “without freezing,” Councillor Marks is quick to point out, and returned to the game in the third period. “I think he said they won the hockey game,” adds Marks.
The Municipal Heritage Committee is an advisory committee appointed by City of Timmins Council. The primary objectives of the committee are to promote a culture of conservation in the City of Timmins, and to advise Council on heritage issues pertaining to Part IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the establishment of the Municipal Heritage Register.
Anyone interested in putting forward a nomination for addition of property to the Municipal Heritage Register are encouraged to download the Application Form or reach out to Service Timmins for more information.
Amanda Dyer
Starting January 1, 2025, household residential recycling will no longer be collected by the City of Timmins. In accordance with provincial legislation introduced in 2023, the companies that produce blue box materials will be required to fully fund and operate Ontario’s recycling system.
For residents in Timmins, the transition will be straightforward. The non-profit company, Circular Materials, will be responsible for having residential recycling collected through an agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. Residential collection dates will remain the same. GFL has also purchased the City’s recycling bins in the amount of $172,108. The City’s current diversion programs for small electronics, batteries, and tires will continue. The City will even assist with communication during the transition period through the Timmins Recyclepedia app and municipal website.
“The biggest change for residents will be knowing who to call with questions or concerns related to recycling,” said Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “Once we have that information, we’ll add it to our website and waste management app. Putting the responsibility for recycling on the producer means greater accountability for proper recycling. It will help with landfill life cycles. The municipality and tax payer will stop paying for the processing of blue box materials, which can have varied rates.
By 2026, the province’s plan is for residents to be able to recycle more types of materials, with a list that is consistent across the province.
“As we work through the Blue Box transition, our biggest recommendation for residents is to be diligent about recycling properly,” adds Krcel. “Contamination is important to avoid, to ensure that all of your recycled items can be properly collected and processed. On the Timmins.ca website, we have a list of the current acceptable recycling products and how to recycle them properly. Remove lids and rinse out containers. Cut down and flatten cardboard. It makes a difference.”
To learn more about the Blue Box transition, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/waste_recycling_services/blue_box_program.
Amanda Dyer
Monday, October 14, 2024 is Thanksgiving Monday.
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable:
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office
- The Timmins Public Library and C.M. Shields Library branch
- Timmins Economic Development Corporation
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool (closed for repair)
- Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre
- There will be no Timmins Transit bus service
- Deloro Landfill
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Thanksgiving Day will be collected on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
Gather up your ghosts and goblins and head to the Mountjoy Fire Station this Halloween for some treats and tours!
It’s no trick! Our fire fighters are hosting a Halloween Open House on October 31, 2024 between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and you’re invited.
Location: Mountjoy Fire Station on Shirley St.
Date: October 31, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Amanda Dyer
Effective Monday, October 21, 2024, the Deloro Landfill Site will begin winter hours of operation. The landfill will be open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and closed Sundays.
Winter hours at the Tisdale Transfer Site begin Tuesday, October 15, 2024 with the landfill open Tuesdays and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Winter hours at the German Township Landfill Site begin Sunday, October 20, 2024 and are Thursdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Both the Evelyn Township and Robb Township landfill sites are closed for the winter effective Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
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
Each year, the Timmins Fire Department takes part in Fire Prevention Week, hosted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The goal of Fire Prevention Week is to help individuals learn how to stay safe in case of a fire.
This year’s theme highlights the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of death due to a home fire by more than half – if they are working. Roughly three out of five deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
The Timmins Fire Department offers these key smoke alarm safety tips:
- Install fire alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level of the home, including the basement.
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10-years old.
- Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
Between today and Friday, October 11, 2024, the Timmins Fire Department will be set up at various locations throughout the City to talk fire safety and the importance of working fire alarms. For a complete list of dates and locations, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/emergency_services/timmins_fire_department/fire_prevention/fire_prevention_week.
For more information about Fire Prevention Week and smoke alarms, visit fpw.org.
Amanda Dyer
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Public Works Traffic Dept. is installing a new stop sign on the corner of Boundary Lane and Fourth Ave. in Schumacher. The added stop sign will turn the intersection into a three-way, all-stop intersection.
This is a unique intersection. Fourth Ave. makes a turn at Boundary Lane that necessitates a stop for through traffic. Traffic in all directions will come to a complete stop before proceeding. The first vehicle to arrive at the intersection has the right-of-way. If two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle to the right has the right-of-way. If directly across from each other, the vehicle going straight goes first.
Amanda Dyer
The votes are in and Ontario's Most Active Community has chosen to spend the $7,500 prize money on a new rock-climbing wall for the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool.
In August, the City announced that Timmins' had won the provincial prize as part of the Participation Community Challenge. Residents were asked to vote on how they would like the $7,500 spent to enhance recreation and sport. 523 residents voted, with a rock-climbing wall for the local pool taking top spot with 134 votes.
63 "other" suggestions were made ranging from extra playground equipment in Porcupine to tennis courts at the park on Cedar St., all of which have been passed onto recreation, maintenance, and facilities.
The $7,500 will now be applied towards the purchase of a rock-climbing wall for the Sportsplex pool, with the project added to the 2025 budget and slated for installation next year.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30, 2024.
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable:
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will be closed
- Timmins Economic Development Corporation will be closed.
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Monday, September 30 will be collected on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
- Deloro Landfill will be closed
- Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed
- Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed
Timmins Transit will be running an extended Sunday schedule on Monday, September 30 with service until 10:30 p.m.
Amanda Dyer
Effective October 1, 2024, residents in Schumacher, South Porcupine, and Porcupine will see the return of Route 16. The conventional bus route is being brought back to supplement Timmins Transit On-Demand service following concerns around wait times, bus availability, and what some considered to be an added barrier to accessing public transit.
Changes that will come into effect on October 1, 2024 will be the suspension of Route 101E and 15-minute frequency between Timmins and Porcupine. Route 16 will be reinstated, including all original stops, serving Schumacher, South Porcupine, and Porcupine between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday departing from the Timmins Transit Terminal on Spruce St. S. Route 16 Sunday service runs from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. departing from the Timmins Transit Terminal on Spruce St. S. Route 16B bus service will not be reinstated. Timmins Transit On-Demand service will remain in effect.
“It’s important to note that Timmins Transit On-Demand service is not going away,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “The booking system has been successfully used for Paratransit service since February. The expanded coverage area, including Connaught Hill and Bob’s Lake, will still have public transit. Any resident who prefers microtransit service can continue to use Transit On-Demand. We will also look at ways it can be used in other underserviced areas across Timmins.
For more information on Timmins Transit On-Demand and conventional bus maps and schedules visit www.timmins.ca/transit.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is committed to the process of truth, healing and reconciliation. This year, the City’s annual Orange Bus campaign drives forward with one important update: a partnership with Mattagami First Nation.
.jpg "Orange Bus") The Mattagami First Nation logo is proudly displayed on the bus, to acknowledge the lands on which the City operates and to honour an important partnership that is integral to the success of the community.
In addition to the Orange Bus campaign, the McIntyre Headframe will display the City’s Every Child Matters logo later in the month. Both Timmins signs in downtown Timmins and at the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre will be illuminated in orange. Representatives of the City will also join the Timmins Native Friendship Centre on September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Timmins.
“The City will shine bright in honor of the children lost and for the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We are thankful to the Mattagami First Nation for their participation, and for the City’s Indigenous Advisory Committee, who continue to raise awareness on the importance of truth and reconciliation.”
On September 30, consider wearing an orange shirt’ purchased from a local Indigenous store or organization. Share the story of “Orange Shirt Day” and take time to reflect on your own role in reconciliation.
For more information, visit the City of Timmins’ Indigenous Relations and Inclusion page: https://www.timmins.ca/find_or_learn_about/indigenous_relations_and_inclusion.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins will observe Labour Day on Monday, September 2, 2024.
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable:
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will be closed
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Labour Day will be collected on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Deloro Landfill will be closed
- There will be no Timmins Transit services
- The Timmins Public Library and Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed
- The Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) will be closed
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool remains closed for annual maintenance
Thank you and have a great long weekend.
Amanda Dyer
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