The City of Timmins Public Works is ending the Significant Weather Event that was declared Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. that was issued under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239).

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Update - Transformer move has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026.

On Thursday,, February 26, 2026, Don Anderson Haulage will be hauling a Hydro One transformer from the Rail Siding on Hallnor Rd. to the transformer station on Brundy Ave. in Schumacher. The width of this load will occupy a two-lane road with limited shoulder area available.

On February 26, temporary road closures will be in effect on Aura Lake Rd. and Croatia Ave. between Father Costello Dr., prohibiting travel and parking between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Temporary road closure signage will be in place. Due to the height of the load, a number of utility trucks will also provide escort.

The move will begin on Hallnor Rd. on Thursday, February 26mat 9:00 a.m. and will take approximately six hours to reach the transformer station. Expect temporary traffic delays along Hwy. 101 E., Father Costello Dr., Aura Lake Rd., and Croatia Ave. while the load passes through town. Consider arranging an alternative route to avoid delays.

Don Anderson Haulage and the City of Timmins appreciates everyone’s efforts and patience while we navigate this large and complex load through the community.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:

Timmins North Area:
• College St from Airport Rd to Westmount Blvd

Date and Time of Disruption:
• February 24, 2026, from 9:00AM to 8:00pm

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area, may experience short-term loss of water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. 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 off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:

Timmins North Area:
• Diane Cres. from Hart St to Hart St (full Crescent)

Date and Time of Disruption:
• February 24, 2026, from 8:00AM to 8:00pm

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area, this will include Golden Manor, may experience short-term loss of water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. 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 off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:

South Porcupine Area:
• Tisdale Ave. from Smith St to Goldrush Rd.

Date and Time of Disruption:
• February 23, 2026, from 8:00AM to 8:00pm

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area, this will include Golden Manor, may experience short-term loss of water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. 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 off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:

Timmins North Area:
• Ross Ave. from Hemlock St. to Kay Cres.

Road Closure for Repair:
• Ross Ave closed between Hemlock St. to Hart St.
• Murray St. closed between Ross Ave to Brousseau Ave.
• Gordon St. closed Ross Ave to Brousseau Ave.

Date and Time of Disruption:
• February 19, 2026, from 10:00AM to 6:00pm

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area, this will include Golden Manor, may experience short-term loss of water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. 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 off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:

Timmins North Area:
• College St from Airport Rd to Westmount Blvd

Road Closure for Repair:
• College St closed between Airport Rd to Westmount Blvd.
• Airport Rd closed between Westmount Blvd and University St.
• Theriault Blvd closed between Vimy Ave and Airport Rd.
• Local Traffic for Theriault Blvd: Can be accessed from Vimy Ave, for the High Schools, College Boreal and The Archie Dillon Sports Splex.

Date and Time of Disruption:
• February 19, 2026, from 8:00AM to 6:00pm

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area, this will include Golden Manor, may experience short-term loss of water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. 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 off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area:

Timmins Area:
• Theriault Blvd. at Airport Rd/Jubilee ST W
• College St from Airport Rd to Westmount

Date and Time of Disruption:
• February 17, 2026, from 8:00am to 8:00pm

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss of water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. 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 off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:

Schumacher Area:
• Fourth Ave from Ponderosa to Veterans

Date and Time of Disruption:
• February 13 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. 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 off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.

The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise residents that a city-wide snow plowing operation is scheduled to begin Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 09:01 p.m. is anticipated to last all evening and into the day.

Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city.
We would also like to remind the public that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect. 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.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.

Public Works Department

 The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that snow clearing operations on the bridges and guardrail sections along Kamiskotia, Municipal Road and Fredrickhouse Lake Road will be taking place tomorrow – Thursday, February 05, 2026.

During this work, lane reductions will be in effect, and flagging operations will be in place to safely manage traffic. Motorists should expect delays while crews complete the work.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we carry out these necessary winter maintenance activities.

Thank you.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of emergency watermain valve replacement which will close the roads within the following area:

Timmins North:
• Road Closure: Theriault Blvd from Vimy Ave to Airport Rd – Local Traffic will still be able to access the Sportsplex and Schools from Vimy Ave
• Road Closure: Jubilee Ave from University St to Westmount Blvd

Date & Time of Disruption:
• January 26, 2026 – 8:00AM to 8:00PM

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. 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 off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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 Information: Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Road Closure due to an Emergency Watermain Break within the following area:

Timmins North Area:
• Jubilee Ave. between University St. and Melrose Blvd.
• Traffic from Airport Rd can access the Theriault Blvd turn off, heading south.

Date and Time of Disruption:
• Started January 22, 2026, until January 23, 2026, at 5:00PM

Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made. The Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.

The City of Timmins has canceled crossing guard shifts for the morning of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, ahead of extreme cold temperatures. 

Environment Canada has called a yellow cold warning, with temperatures expected to drop below -40 with wind chill. Based on City policy, crossing guard shifts have been canceled for the morning, but are expected to resume in the afternoon. 

The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city-wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00pm and is anticipated to last all evening and will continue into the day.

Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city.

We would also like to remind the public that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect. 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.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.

Public Works Department

UPDATE: The landfill has been reopened and continuing their regular operating hours.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services, Waste Management Department, wishes to advise the residents that the Deloro Landfill on Pine St. S will be delayed in opening due to excessive snow accumulation during the significant weather event. The department is working diligently to clear it to allow safe access for the resident.

The Waste Management Department understands this may cause inconvenience and appreciates your patience as we continue to clear the snow. An update will be provided as soon as it is safe to reopen.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services, Waste Management Department wishes to advise the public that the previously suspended waste collection from Monday’s significant weather event will resume December 31, 2025, please have your cart at the curbside no later than 7:30AM.

December 31, 2025, will be a double pick-up for all residents with a Regular Monday and Wednesday Garage Collection Day.

The Waste Management Department appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

Effective immediately, Timmins Transit is running one hour service on all routes.

Routes 16, 9, 32, 37, 38 will run on the half hour every hour. All remaining routes run on the top of the hour. 

This is a modified schedule.  Due to the continued weather and road conditions, please expect delays.