Work to replace two aging culverts on Frederick House Lake Rd. begins Monday, May 26, 2025. The culverts support east-west traffic across Moose Creek and have been prioritized due to their condition. The City will replace the aging infrastructure with a single corrugated steel culvert that is larger in diameter and polymer-coated for corrosion protection. The Moose Creek Culvert Project will require closure of Frederick House Lake Rd. around the construction site, just over 1 km east of the intersection of Frederick House Lake Rd. and Carrigan Rd. Detours will be in place supporting travel east and west of the road closure using Frederick House Lake Rd., Carrigan Rd., and Connaught Rd. Detours will be in place for the duration of the project between May 26 and August 29, 2025. In March, Council awarded the project to MCA Contracting Ltd. at a cost of $766,569. The project supports the City’s priorities identified in the long-term Asset Management Plan and Council’s priority to invest in sustainable infrastructure. For more information, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works/2025_capital_works/moose_creek_culvert_project.
City Council has approved the 2025 tax levy at $96.5 million, which represents a 4.48% levy increase from 2024. For an average residential home assessed at $193,000, this means a monthly increase of approximately $13.41 over last year. This includes the approved budgets from the City’s taxation fund, Agencies, Boards, and Commissions, and the provincial education levy. The increase on a median commercial property will be approximately $348 per year. The municipal tax rate is determined by adding the required tax revenue to the current property assessments and approved budgets of the City’s Agencies, Boards, and Commissions (ABC’s). The municipal tax rate is then added to the provincial education tax rate to arrive at the final tax rate for the year. Different tax rates are applied to different classes of property, including residential, multi-residential, commercial, and industrial. In 2025, the residential tax rate will increase by 4.19%. The commercial tax rate will increase by 3.66%. Residential property taxes account for approximately 63% of the revenue collected by the City to fund operating costs for core services like garbage collection and snow removal, and capital investments like road improvements. The City’s revenue generation from municipal and education taxes will be over $96 million. Year-over-year, effort has also been made to slow the pace of increase on property taxes. Taxes paid on the average detached bungalow in Timmins are increasing at a slower rate than in other municipalities across the province. Agencies, Boards, and Commissions City Council has approved the 2025 municipal share of the City’s service partner budgets, which include: • $20.4 million for Timmins Police Service Board • $12.5 million for Cochrane District Services Board • $2.1 million for the Timmins Public Library • $1.9 million for the Northeastern Public Health • $655,500 for the Mattagami Regional Conservation Authority
You may know Estela Chow as a fixture in the business community. After moving to Timmins in 1993, she opened her first business providing caregiver and cleaning services before expanding and moving into the food service industry with the opening of Lady Luck Restaurant and Buffet. Estela is a thriving business owner with over three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, caregiver, and rental property owner. In her spare time, she feeds the hungry, welcomes new residents, and champions a strong community. That’s why she was nominated for a Heart of Gold Civic Award. It’s her “incredible giving spirit and positive voice” that is being honoured. As a member of the Schumacher Lions Club and founding member of the Filipino Association of Timmins, Estela is an active volunteer. She’s credited with never “throwing out any food [from her restaurant],” and making sure people are fed. She ensures newcomers to Timmins are made to feel at home. She volunteers her time for community events, adding her tireless energy and enthusiasm. Her Heart of Gold nomination reads, “Timmins is a beautiful place to live because of people like Estela who focus on the positive. She puts her money where her mouth is and, when she sees something in the community that needs to be fixed, she fixes it with her time and love.” Recipients of the Heart of Gold Recognition Program are recognized 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
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable over the Victoria Day Long Weekend (May 17-19): Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Centre will be closed on Victoria Day (Monday, May 19) Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Victoria Day will be collected on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Deloro Landfill will be closed on Victoria Day There will be no Timmins Transit services on Victoria Day The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on Victoria Day Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed on Victoria Day The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will be closed on Victoria Day Timmins Economic Development offices will be closed on Victoria Day For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
What’s going on in the world today? From politics to the new prime minister, and a near-neighbour with a penchant for hyperbole, the world seems to be spinning faster, but is it out of control? Author, historian, and speaker Gwynne Dyer returns to Timmins with special guest Charlie Angus for a rousing discussion on what’s really going on. June 5, 2025 at the Porcupine Dante Club’s Salute Lounge. As the former Timmins-James Bay Member of Parliament, Angus is able to connect how a unique northern perspective shapes our world view. Author, journalist, musician, and politician, Angus can now be considered a resistance rouser, as he champions “The Great White North.” Dyer remains fascinated by global politics, and offers a unique take on what’s happening beyond our borders, and how it will ultimately impact the city with a “Heart of Gold.” It’s a conversation not to be missed, presented by the City’s Cultural Services Dept. Tickets are limited. Reserve yours today. Tickets on sale now at: https://bit.ly/3GPlbD5. Ages 16+.
Expect lane reductions on Algonquin Blvd. between the Mattagami Bridge and Mountjoy St. Work has begun to place sod and repair curbs and sidewalks along this stretch of the Connecting Link. There should be minimal disruptions. Be prepared for minor delays. We appreciate your patience as work is completed.
City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the Florence St. area. Emergency repairs are being scheduled.??Homeowners in the area may experience low water pressure and discoloured water overnight. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are made, 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. City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work. Updates will be provided.
City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair in the following area. Area Earl St. Time of Disruption ??Repairs are estimated to start Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Times are approximate. Homeowners in the area may experience low water pressure and discoloured water overnight. Water will be turned off once repairs begin. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are made, 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. City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work.
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area: Area: • Murray St. between Hart St & 670 Murray St. Date & Time of Disruption: • May 6, 2025, from 8am to 6pm Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water and/or lower water pressure during this emergency 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. Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Timmins City Council has directed staff to undertake community consultation on a proposed location for H.O.P.E (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement), an encampment response initiative in partnership with the Cochrane District Services Board. If approved, the plan would designate space for modular structures as temporary housing alternatives to encampments. H.O.P.E was approved for funding in late January through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in response to increasing municipal concerns over the safety of encampments, particularly in public spaces. While $3.2 million has been approved for the project, Timmins City Council has requested that community consultation be carried out immediately to help inform site selection. The City has identified four municipally owned locations based on the following key criteria: overall size, accessibility to essential services and supports, proximity to existing municipal infrastructure, feasibility of setting up needed utilities and amenities, and the overall safety and security of residents and the surrounding community. The public will be asked to review the proposed locations and identify which site they feel would be most suitable. Public consultation will begin on Monday, February 24, 2025 until Friday, March 14, 2025. On Monday, the City will provide a summary of each feasible location, including how each site meets key criteria, online at Timmins.ca. The project webpage will include a video presentation, short survey, and feedback form. The survey will be available in both French and English, and a printed copy can be picked up at and returned to Service Timmins before March 14, 2025. The City is committed to a structured and transparent community engagement process. Focus groups and partner discussions will also be conducted with community partners, service agencies, and people with lived or living experience of homelessness. For more information on the proposed H.O.P.E. initiative, see: https://bit.ly/42ZfRGc
City Council has approved the 2025 taxation fund budget with a 3.43% increase over last year. The taxation fund budget outlines how the City will collect, spend, and invest funds to cover operating costs to maintain core services, and direct investment in capital. The taxation fund budget is the City’s portion of the full municipal budget. This total is combined with approved budgets from the City’s Agencies, Boards, and Commissions (ABCs), MPAC property assessments, and provincial education rates to arrive at the final property tax rate for 2025. Council is expected to approve the 2025 tax rates by April. 2025 Operating Budget The 2025 net operating budget is $38,758,611. The operating budget covers the cost of daily public services, such as maintenance of city roads, public transit, garbage collection, snow removal, and parks and arena maintenance. 2025 Capital Budget The 2025 net capital budget is $12,253,418, with an 18.2% increase from last year. Capital funds support the creation, repair, or replacement of municipal assets that are required to deliver daily services to the community, including infrastructure like roads. This amount does not include capital expenses related to water and wastewater, which are approved as part of the separate utilities fund budget. This year’s capital budget includes: $2.5 million for road repair through the City’s “grind and pave” program (offset with funding) $1.1 million for phase 2 of Mattagami boat launch upgrades, including lighting, parking lot expansion, furniture, and fixtures $2.5 million for the construction of a bus wash facility for Timmins Transit (offset with funding) $1.2 million for St. Jean storm repairs (partially offset with reserve funds) Capital funds are also used for Golden Manor redevelopment and Connecting Link rehabilitation, with work being completed in 2025 from Crawford St. to Porcupine Bridge. “The City’s approved portion of the municipal budget represents a balance between delivering quality core services today, and setting Timmins up for a productive and sustainable tomorrow. Council continues to direct record investments in road rehabilitation and on improving our public parks and spaces. You’ll see upgrades to the Hollinger Park concert fields, installation of a dedicated cricket pitch, and money invested back into our facilities and arenas. We are moving forward on subdivision development, with a focused strategy to build more housing capacity and plan for future growth. This is a budget that supports progress, while recognizing the immediate needs of the community, and I’m proud of the work that Administration and staff have done to help deliver a plan that works for Timmins” ~ Mayor Michelle Boileau For more information on the 2025 budget, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/finance/city_budget_2025
The City of Timmins is ready to move forward on subdivision development with $9 million in funding from the Ontario government’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. The funding helps municipalities expand critical water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure. The City was approved for the Melrose Heights subdivision expansion, an essential project to help mitigate the housing shortage in Timmins. Available municipal land will be transformed into approximately 241 residential lots. The City plans to adopt a two-phase approach, beginning with the installation of over 2,100 meters of necessary infrastructure. “The province’s funding will be directed towards the engineering, design, and construction of essential water mains, storm, and sanitary sewers,” said Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “Critical infrastructure like water supply and sewage systems are essential services that a subdivision needs to function effectively. Expansion of the Melrose Heights subdivision follows recommendations from the City’s Housing Action Plan. The plan was adopted by Council last July to address the current and future housing needs of Timmins. “Currently, the city is experiencing pressure on all levels of housing,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “By increasing the housing supply, we can support business development, improve and diversify the local economy, and plan for future growth. One of the plan’s key recommendations was to advocate for funding from upper levels of government to move subdivision development forward. I want to thank Minister Surma and the Ministry of Infrastructure for supporting critical housing-enabling infrastructure. Details on the City’s Timmins Housing Action Plan are available online at: www.timmins.ca.
Last week, Mayor, councillors, and senior City staff attended the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa. In an update released by AMO on August 23, the conference was referred to as “record-setting” with over 3,300 participants in attendance. Timmins’ delegation used the opportunity to push for increased provincial funding for several key priorities, including housing, infrastructure, and recreation. In a meeting with the Honourable Minister Paul Calandra, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the City’s Housing Action Plan was presented with a focus on expanding critical infrastructure for subdivision development. Mayor Michelle Boileau and City staff will continue the conversation on Tuesday when Calandra makes a stop in Timmins. At the conference, Ontario announced another round of funding for housing-related infrastructure, a potential for the City to secure costs required to build, maintain, or repair core assets that support the construction of new homes. The City’s meeting with Parliamentary Assistant Amarjot Sandhu, Ministry of Infrastructure, discussed the funding requirements and how the City can continue to improve and expand municipal infrastructure to combat the housing shortage. “Both meetings were positive,” said the City’s Chief Administrative Officer Dave Landers. “We have about 15 minutes to make a case for what we need now to move Timmins’ forward. We need funding from upper levels of government to help us build more homes, specifically to help us make sure we have the infrastructure capacity to service new subdivisions.” The province also announced details of a new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund to help upgrade existing or build new recreation facilities. The announcement came before the City’s meeting with the Honourable Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport, to discuss funding options for the proposed multi-purpose recreation facility. Design and study costs related to the project could be eligible for funding, and the City will also look for additional projects that may qualify under the same program. “The timing of the province’s announcement was ideal,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We were prepared to talk about how the proposed multi-purpose facility will not only improve access to local sports and recreation programming, but allow Timmins to host more events and expand tourism opportunities. Our vision is very much in line with the province’s commitment to provide access to modern facilities that support community growth and sustainability. What I took from the meeting is that our plans for a new multi-purpose facility need to incorporate both recreation and well-being opportunities.” While the City’s meeting with the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria on Hwy. 67 (Municipal Rd.) was not definitive, the Minister of Transportation has committed to come to Timmins and see the state of the road, while continuing to explore solutions for Timmins and Iroquois Falls. Both communities have been asking that maintenance and costs of Hwy. 67 be uploaded to the province. Mayor Boileau also met with the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Health Minister, as part of the Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) delegation on physician recruitment and retention. When the minister asked for ideas on how to combat the doctor shortage, Mayor Boileau’s recommendation was clear. Continue to invest in local healthcare facilities with the goal of making them state-of-the-art, with the equipment and resources that attract doctors and healthcare practitioners. “The province can help create workplaces where physicians will want to practice,” adds Boileau. “Modern, innovative, efficient, with access to the equipment and infrastructure that healthcare professionals will seek out.”
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2024 08 15) – The mayors of Northern Ontario’s five largest municipalities have endorsed the ‘Solve the Crisis’ campaign launched by Ontario’s Big City Mayors, and are calling on the Government of Ontario to implement the campaign’s recommended actions. Like the communities represented by Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) municipalities – Greater Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Thunder Bay, and Sault Ste. Marie – are grappling with the growing homelessness crisis. Despite their best efforts, these municipalities lack the necessary government support to effectively address the issue. Municipalities did not create the homelessness crisis and do not have the resources to solve it, yet they are being forced to manage its impacts. “Homelessness is an increasingly complex and challenging situation. Municipalities do not have the funding capacity or jurisdictional authority to implement the necessary programs and supports independently. We’re doing what we can, but we cannot do it alone,” said Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker. “The Solve the Crisis campaign provides actionable steps that can make a meaningful difference in our communities. Through NOLUM, we have a unified voice and we’re using it to urge the government to implement the campaign’s recommendations,” said Thunder Bay Mayor Ken Boshcoff. The Solve the Crisis campaign is more than a call for help – it’s a comprehensive plan to assist municipalities in addressing this challenging situation. Key recommendations include: Appointing a single minister provincially to bring cross-ministry focus to this issue and fund that ministry appropriately. Have the new provincial minister strike a task force to advise and make recommendations on solutions to these issues with a cross-section of stakeholders and commit to funding the recommendations. Provide the municipality with resources to transition homeless and underused individuals to appropriate housing with the necessary supports Fund a 24/7 crisis response service across the province to relieve the pressure on hospital emergency centres and first responders. “Homelessness isn’t just an issue for the Greater Toronto Area. Small-to mid-sized municipalities, like those in Northern Ontario, are often overlooked when it comes to homelessness, making it crucial for NOLUM to highlight the impact across the north and advocate for the necessary support,” said Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We need increased support from the Provincial and Federal Governments, and we need it urgently. Like my colleagues, I’ve witnessed the profound impacts of homelessness, and I’m confident that the recommendations from the Solve the Crisis campaign will greatly benefit our communities,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre. “Recent data from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing shows that homelessness continues to rise across Ontario. Municipalities are ready to help, and we’re bringing a plan to the table – we need the Province to step up and support our efforts,” added North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico. To learn more about the Solve the Crisis campaign, visit solvethecrisis.ca. Ontarians are asked to participate in the campaign through the correspondence portal on the website and by contacting their local MPP.
Night Time Sweeping Operations 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 19, 2025 to May 22, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Monday, May 19, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Algonquin - Mountjoy to Theriault Tuesday, May 20, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Porcupine - King - Bob’s Lake to Bristol Wednesday, May 21, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: South Porcupine - Harold - Crawford to Legion Daytime Sweeping Operations 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 20, 2025 to May 23, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Tuesday, May 20, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Craig, Lemieux, Lillian, Leonard, Lemoyne, McDuff, School. South Porcupine: William, Cecil, Powell Wednesday, May 21, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Cedar (Fifth to Ross), Balsam (Fifth to Dead End). South Porcupine: Front, Huot, O’Brian, Broadway, Essa Thursday, May 22, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins South: Balsam (Second to Ogden), Cedar (Kirby to Ogden), First. Schumacher: Hollinger Lane, Les Hall, Boundary, Aura Lake. Friday, May 23, Starting at 7:30 am: Timmins North: Birch (Fifth to Ninth), Maple (Fifth to Ninth). Schumacher: Father Costello, MacIntyre, Lionscrest. Note on the Plan: The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available sweeping operations shift. Posted No Parking Signs Advising Road Maintenance: Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Road Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for the Sweeping Crew to advance. Priority Sequence for Sweeping Operations: Day Operation: Sweeping Operations are never done in the area where Waste Collection is taking 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
Night Time Sweeping Operations 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 11, 2025 to May 15, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Sunday, May 11, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Algonquin – Theriault to Norman Monday, May 12, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Riverside – Government Road to Shirley Tuesday, May 13, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Riverside – Shirley to Norman Wednesday, May 14, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Algonquin – Mountjoy to Theriault Daytime Sweeping Operations 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 12, 2025 to May 15, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Monday, May 12, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Toke (Ross to Dead end), Patricia (Ross to Murray), Hart (Ross to Murray), Diane Crescent. Porcupine: Kenneth, Collins, Conley St North, Earl St East, Duke St East, Gervais St East. Tuesday, May 13, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Leone, Hart (Murdock to Ross), Patricia (Eight to Ross), Leone, Howard, Harmony, Burke Porcupine: Lamarche, Conley St S, Gervais St S, Gauthier, Jarvi, Bob's Lake Drive Wednesday, May 14, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Cherry, Empire, Murdock, Fifth (Spruce to Hemlock), Hemlock Porcupine: Mildred, Coott, Dixon, Lovers Lane, Percival, Haileybury, Queen Thursday, May 15, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Tamarack (Fifth to Ross), Spruce (Sixth to Ross), Eighth (Toke to Cedar) Schumacher: Templeton, Fourth Ave, Dwyer, Battachio Friday, May 16, Starting at 7:30 am: Timmins: Seventh (Toke to Cedar), Ninth (Tamarack to Cedar), Drew (Spruce to Cedar) Schumacher: Vipond, Croatia, Grant Note on the Plan: The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available sweeping operations shift. Posted No Parking Signs Advising Road Maintenance: Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Road Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for the Sweeping Crew to advance. Priority Sequence for Sweeping Operations: Day Operation: Sweeping Operations are never done in the area where Waste Collection is taking 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
Night Time Sweeping Operations 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 4, 2025 to May 8, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Sunday, May 4, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Algonquin – Brunette to Hwy 655 Monday, May 5, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Algonquin – Balsam to Brunette Tuesday, May 6, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Algonquin – Balsam to Mountjoy Wednesday, May 7, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Algonquin – Hwy 655 to Carium Road Daytime Sweeping Operations 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 5, 2025 to May 9, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing sweeping operations in the areas listed below. Monday, May 5, Starting 7:30 am: Bonaventure, Meadow Lane, Castlewood, Pleasant Tuesday, May 6, Starting 7:30 am: Majestic, Diamond, McBride S, McBride N, St. Jean Wednesday, May 7, Starting 7:30 am: Coronation, Cody West, Tonelli, Leblanc, Wilcox, Southern to Sterling Thursday, May 8, Starting 7:30 am: Richard, Chenier, Maurice, Philip, Christine to Power Friday, May 9, Starting at 7:30 am: Christine (North of Power), Camile, Laurentian, Timcore, Viscount Note on the Plan: The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available sweeping operations shift. Posted No Parking Signs Advising Road Maintenance: Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Road Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for the Sweeping Crew to advance. Priority Sequence for Sweeping Operations: Day Operation: Sweeping Operations are never done in the area where Waste Collection is taking 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
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From April 13, 2025 to April 16, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below. Sunday, April 13, Starting 9:00 pm: Porcupine/ South Porcupine: King, Harold, Bruce, Main. Monday, April 14, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins West: Norman, Joseph, Power. Tuesday, April 15, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins: Victoria, Pine St N (Sixth to Brousseau). Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From April 14, 2025 to April 17, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below. Monday, April 14, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Lillian, Lemieux, Lemoyne, School, Leonard. South Porcupine: Leighton, Allan, Warner. Tuesday, April 15, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Acres, Bonaventure (Shirley to Majestic). South Porcupine: Galbraith, Glenn, MacDougall, Smith. Wednesday, April 16, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins South: Wende, Tonelli. South Porcupine: Strachan, Quebec, Legion (Bruce to Quebec), O’Brian. Thursday, April 17, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins South: Huron, Cedar St S (Sterling to Huron and Moneta to Sterling), Graham Lane, Balsam St S (Moneta to Sterling). 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. Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations: Day Operation: Snow removal is never done in the area where Waste Collection is taking 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
Plans to begin annual rehabilitation of the City’s Connecting Link were given the green light at last night’s council meeting. Council has awarded the contract for Hwy. 101 reconstruction to GIP Interpaving Ltd. in the amount of $21,758,222 + HST. Segment 13 of the Connecting Link is scheduled this year, with work moving east from Crawford St. to the Porcupine River Bridge. Due to the length of the segment, work is planned over two years and includes full asphalt restoration, drainage improvements, and new street lights and traffic signals. A new sidewalk is being added to the north side of Hwy. 101 between Crawford St. and the Porcupine Mall, which will improve pedestrian safety and walkability along the busy thoroughfare. The City is also planning ahead for future growth and development by upsizing the current watermain, building capacity and efficiency in the City’s water distribution system. “Reconstruction of Segment 13 is top priority due to the age of the infrastructure and asphalt quality,” says Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “We’re anticipating little to no disruption for residents, business owners, and drivers. This section will require temporary lane reductions only, with no significant traffic detours and minor delays. Access to business entrances will be maintained at all times.” As part of the project, improvements are also being made to the entrance of the Integrated Emergency Services Complex, which includes the Whitney Volunteer Fire Hall, by moving it to align with the traffic lights at the Porcupine Mall. “We have worked with AECOM to ensure that while we rehabilitate the road, we are actively making improvements that will better serve the community,” adds Tam. “We are working to support future development and improve safety along this important transportation corridor.” For more information on the Connecting Link, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/connecting_links.
With Algonquin Blvd. E. now open following construction, we understand that there are some concerns with the timing sequence of the lights on Algonquin Blvd. E. between Mountjoy St. and Spruce St. New software and programming has been installed as part of road upgrades. Our staff are currently working with contractors to ensure that everything is working properly. This includes the new lights adjacent to Hollinger Park. We appreciate your patience and will continue to provide updates.
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.
Please be advised that the City Hall parking lot on Cedar St. N. will be closed for parking and to motor vehicles from October 25 - November 8, 2024. Both the front hall and accessible entrance to City Hall (elevator access) will remain open. Cedar St. N. will be closed north of the laneway behind City Hall. Work is being done to connect the City's sanitary sewer system to new underground infrastructure as part of Connecting Link construction. A temporary pedestrian crossing will be installed across Algonquin Blvd. E. at Cedar St. to accommodate parking in the municipal lots south of Algonquin. The wests sidewalk along Cedar St. N. will also remain accessible, with the construction zone clearly marked with signage and fencing. We appreciate your continued cooperation.
Work to grade and repave the Mattagami Bridge pedestrian underpass starts on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The path will be closed for approximately 2 weeks while work is completed. Rehabilitation of the Mattagami Bridge as part of this year's Connecting Link construction includes work to improve the pedestrian underpass and extend the paved path to the Mountjoy Farmer's Market pavilion. We appreciate your cooperation while work is completed.