An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Temperature is expected to drop to -28 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, March 23, 2026. Temperature is expected to drop to -21 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
The City of Timmins is issuing an extreme cold weather alert for Sunday, March 22, 2026. Temperature is expected to drop to -24 overnight with wind chill. Risk of frostbite and cold injury. People requiring emergency shelter are advised to attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
The City of Timmins successfully hosted the “So, You Want to Run for Council” training session on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with a strong interest from community members. The session attracted 23 residents, including two participants from Iroquois Falls preparing to run in their own municipal election. Delivered by Amberley Gavel Ltd., a municipal governance consulting firm, the workshop offered practical, candidate-focused insights into the realities of serving on municipal council. Participants gained a clear understanding of: The roles and responsibilities of Members of Council, the Head of Council, and municipal staff How municipal powers are exercised Municipal Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct requirements The role of the Integrity Commissioner Strong Mayor Powers and their impact on council governance The session was designed to support individuals who are considering running in the upcoming municipal election by providing the knowledge needed to make an informed decision before entering the nomination process. “It’s encouraging to see so much interest from residents who want to serve their community,” said Steph Palmateer, City Clerk and Director of Community Services. “Municipal council operates within a very prescribed legislative framework, and it’s important that prospective candidates understand the responsibilities and expectations of the role. Having the opportunity to hear directly from a recognized professional with municipal experience also helps ensure participants are well-informed before entering the nomination process.” The next municipal election will take place on October 26, 2026.
File No. Z-2026-02 5627-040-090-13600 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING RE: PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended. Applicant: Collex Ltd. (Jamie Clarke) Location: Concession 4, South Part of Lot 10, Registered Plan CR-598, Part 25 to Part 27, Part 29, Part 51 to Part 53, Parcels 12281, 12282, 12283 WT, Whitney Township, City of Timmins (Highway 101 East) THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Residential First Density with Special Provision 6.121 (NA-R1 SP6.121) and Residential First Density Flood Fringe (NA-R1-f) to Highway Commercial (EA-CH) and Hazard Lands (RD-HAZ) in order to permit an approximate 464.52 square metre, neighbourhood shopping centre. The proposed neighbourhood shopping centre will be located on the portion of the subject lands that will be rezoned to Highway Commercial (EA-CH). ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Please note that the rights of third parties to appeal Zoning By-law Amendment decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal have been restricted under the Planning Act. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3. For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email. Dated at the City of Timmins, this 20th day of March, 2026. Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), all written submissions, documents, deputations, correspondence, emails or other communications (including name and address) provided for, or at a public meeting, public consultation, or other public process are considered part of the public record. Please note that by submitting any of this information, consent is being provided to use and disclose this information as part of the Planning process.
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance within the following area: Timmins North: • Crescent Ave from MacLean Dr to Waterloo Date & Time of Disruption: • March 24, 2026 – 8:00AM to 8:00PM Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water and 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.
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of March 22, 2026. The change is necessary due to the plowing shifts of March 22, 2026. Sunday, March 22, 2026 - moved to Monday, March 23, 2026 Night Shift – scheduled - Elm St. (Sixth Ave. to Second Ave.), Second Ave., Third Ave. Monday, March 23, 2026 - moved to Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Night Shift – scheduled - Balsam St. (Sixth Ave. to Second Ave.), Birch St. (Sixth Ave. to Second Ave.), Cedar St. (Sixth Ave. to Second Ave.) Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - moved to Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Night Shift – scheduled - Algonquin Blvd. (Brunette Rd. to Mountjoy St.) Wilson Ave. Wednesday, March 25 - moved to Sunday, March 29, 2026 Night Shift – scheduled - Algonquin Blvd. (Mountjoy St. to Bridge) Monday, March 23, 2026 - moved to Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Day Shift – scheduled - Battachio St., Boundry Ln., Fourth Ave (Boundry Ln. to Ponderosa St.), Lions Crest Ln., Templeton Ave. Tuesday, March 24, 2026- moved to Monday, March 30, 2026 Day Shift – scheduled - Front St. – Harold Ave. to Essa Ave., Huot St. – Powell Ave. to Dome Ave. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of March 22, 2026. Areas being affected will be re scheduled due to overnight snow plowing operation: Sunday, March 22, 2026 Night Shift – scheduled -Elm St. (Sixth Ave. to Second Ave.), Second Ave., Third Ave. Monday, March 23, 2026 Day Shift – scheduled -Battachio St., Boundry Ln., Fourth Ave (Boundry Ln. to Ponderosa St.), Lions Crest Ln., Templeton Ave. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that crews have been plowing out throughout the day clearing main arterial roads and will continue operations this evening continuing overnight into tomorrow with a full overnight city-wide snow plowing operation. 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 Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance within the following area: Timmins North: • Crescent Ave from MacLean Dr to Waterloo Date & Time of Disruption: • March 20, 2026 – 9:00AM to 6:00PM Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water as well as 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.
Please be advised that the next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30 p..m. with a Closed Council Meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers - City Hall Address: 220 Algonquin Blvd. E., Timmins ON The full agenda package is available to the public for viewing 24 hours prior to the meeting at: https://timmins.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingSchedule.aspx
Timmins City Council has approved a new Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), a community revitalization tool designed to encourage new housing development and address the current and future housing needs of Timmins. The City’s Housing CIP includes three financial incentive programs aimed at supporting a range of housing projects, from small-scale developments to larger residential expansions. Per Door Grant Program Provides a one-time grant of up to $7,500 per unit to support small scale residential development that includes a minimum of 2 and maximum of four new dwelling units. Tax Increment Rebate Program Supports larger developments that provide five or more residential units. Developers can apply for an annual rebate on a portion of the municipal property tax increase, the difference between the property taxes before and after development, on eligible residential properties. The rebate is applied over five years as a percentage refund. Municipal Fee Rebate Program Reimburses up to 100% of Planning Act application fees for qualifying housing projects, including zoning by-law and official plan amendments. “Our goal with this plan is to increase the overall supply of housing in Timmins, which includes encouraging a broader mix of housing types to suit the diverse needs of current and future residents. This is about taking direct, meaningful action to advance housing development in our community in a manner that aligns with long-term planning and future sustainability.” ~ Mayor Michelle Boileau. Council has also approved the Housing Community Improvement Area that identifies properties eligible to apply for financial incentives under the Plan. The Project Area follows the settlement boundary areas of the five wards as described in the City of Timmins Official Plan. This ensures that housing development is supported across the community in areas where growth is planned and critical infrastructure is serviced. Program guidelines and application forms will be available at: www.timmins.ca/doing_business/community_improvement_grants.
Timmins and Rouyn-Noranda are announcing their shared commitment to forge closer economic ties between their two municipalities. Comparable in many respects, the two cities wish to work together to explore new avenues of collaboration that will benefit their respective communities. “We are two northern cities driven by strong economic momentum, particularly linked to the mining industry, whose contribution in terms of critical and strategic materials is essential to the prosperity of our provinces and of Canada. I firmly believe that many opportunities can be developed at various levels, both economically and in terms of tourism, by forging lasting ties between our communities. As Rouyn-Noranda celebrates its 100th anniversary, I sincerely believe we have a wonderful opportunity to welcome the people of Timmins to our city,” said Gilles Chapadeau, Mayor of Rouyn-Noranda. Several businesses in Rouyn-Noranda and Timmins already have established relationships, and promising collaborations could also be developed in the areas of education, culture, and shared social issues. “Our municipalities have complementary strengths, particularly in the mining, critical minerals, and skilled workforce development sectors. This alliance is intended to foster cooperation across value chains and support innovation and responsible development. This is also an opportunity to strengthen our collective contribution to Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy,” said Michelle Boileau, Mayor of Timmins. Through this partnership, Timmins and Rouyn-Noranda affirm their shared ambition to work together across provincial borders for the benefit of our communities, our industries, and Canada’s economic future. In this context, the Mayor of Rouyn-Noranda, accompanied by representatives from the Rouyn-Noranda Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIRN), the Local Development Centre (CLD), and the Community Futures Development Corporation (SADC), travelled to Timmins on February 4 to attend the State of the City address. This visit allowed the delegation to meet with municipal elected officials, members of the business community, and community partners, and to take part in discussions on shared priorities and future growth prospects. In turn, the Mayor of Timmins will travel to Rouyn-Noranda to meet with the City’s economic partners, as well as representatives from the education sector, with a view to sustainable collaboration and shared development.
Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) call for integrated housing, health investment of $435 to protect regional economy New NOSDA – CMHA analysis shows $435 million per year, just 1.3 cents on the dollar, would stabilize homelessness, health systems across the North Northern Ontario (Jan. 15, 2026) — Mayors from Northern Ontario’s largest urban centres are calling on the province to act on new evidence showing that rising homelessness has become a direct threat to the region’s workforce, health systems, and long-term economic growth, but that the trend can be reversed through targeted, integrated investment. A new report developed by HelpSeeker Technologies in partnership with the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario finds that without intervention, homelessness in Northern Ontario is projected to more than double by 2035, placing escalating pressure on emergency departments, shelters, corrections, and local labour markets. The report, Protecting Northern Ontario for 1.3 cents on the dollar, estimates that stabilizing homelessness across the region would require approximately $435 million per year, the equivalent of 1.3 cents for every dollar of Northern Ontario’s $34.6 billion economy, provided that housing investments are fully integrated with mental health, addictions, and health supports. “This isn’t a housing-only problem, and it can’t be solved with housing alone,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau, City of Timmins. “Northern Ontario faces significantly higher rates of mental health and substance-related harms, longer distances between services, and fewer alternatives when systems fail. The investment outlined in this report reflects the reality that housing stability and health outcomes are inseparable in the North.” “When people can’t access stable housing or the right health supports, the impacts show up everywhere — in emergency rooms, paramedic response times, and our ability to attract and retain workers,” said Mayor Matthew Shoemaker, City of Sault Ste. Marie. “This report confirms what communities like ours experience every day: integrated housing and health investments reduce pressure on emergency systems and strengthen the local workforce.” The findings build on the 2025 and 2026 Municipalities Under Pressure reports released by NOSDA, AMO, and OMSSA, which identified an approximately $11 billion province-wide housing investment needed to change homelessness trajectories. This report shows that while Northern Ontario represents five per cent of Ontario’s population, it now accounts for nearly 10 per cent of all known homelessness in the province. From 2024 to 2025 the number of people experiencing homelessness in Northern Ontario has risen by 37 per cent as compared to 7.8 per cent provincially. Since 2021, homelessness in the north has increased by approximately 117 per cent, more than double the provincial rate. Mental health and substance-related emergency department visits occur at two to four times the provincial average, driving higher system costs and straining already limited health care capacity. The difference between the 11-billion-dollar provincial-wide and the Northern Scenarios topping out at 5.1 billion, is the integration of health services including mental-health and addictions supports that will affect homelessness levels over time. “Simply building units without addressing mental health and addictions does not deliver durable outcomes in Northern Ontario,” said Mayor Paul Lefebvre, City of Greater Sudbury. “Our geography, service delivery realities, and health pressures require a different approach — and this report shows that integrated investments are both more effective and more fiscally responsible.” Under a fully integrated investment scenario, the modelling shows homelessness in Northern Ontario could decline to approximately 3,700 people by 2035, a 78 per cent reduction compar
Nighttime, Start and Finish between 9:00pm to 7:00am the next day Daytime, Start and Finish between 7:30am to 4:00pm Sunday, March 22 - Night Elm St. (Sixth Ave. to Second Ave.) Second Ave. Third Ave. Monday, March 23 - Night Balsam St. (Sixth Ave. to Second Ave.) Birch St. (Sixth Ave. to Second Ave.) Cedar St. (Sixth Ave. to Second Ave.) Tuesday, March 24 - Night Algonquin Blvd. (Brunette Rd. to Mountjoy St.) Wilson Ave. Wednesday, March 25 - Night Algonquin Blvd. (Mountjoy St. to Bridge) Monday, March 23 - Day Battachio St. Boundry Ln. Fourth Ave (Boundry Ln. to Ponderosa St.) Lions Crest Ln. Templeton Ave. Tuesday, March 24 - Day Front St. – Harold Ave. to Essa Ave. Hemlock St. Huot St. – Powell Ave. to Dome Ave. Spruce St. (Fifth Ave. to Eighth Ave.) Tamarack St. Wednesday, March 25 - Day Golden Ave. – Legion St. to Main St. Main St. – Golden Ave. to Harold Ave. Preston St. Wilcox St. Thursday, March 26 - Day Delost St. Ennis St. Lonergan Blvd. Miners Ave. Prospectors St. Suzanne St. Friday, March 27 – Day Crawford St. – Golden Ave. to Harold Ave. Moore St. – Golden Ave. to Harold Ave. Churches & Storefronts
Nighttime, Start and Finish between 9:00pm to 7:00am the next day Daytime, Start and Finish between 7:30am to 4:00pm Due to the forecasted large-scale snowstorm, Public Works will be suspending snow removal night shift operations in preparation for an upcoming snow plowing event. This adjustment will allow crews and equipment to be properly positioned to respond effectively once the snowfall begins. Tuesday, March 17 - Night Elm St. – Sixth Ave to Second Ave. Second Ave. Third Ave. Wednesday, March 18 - Night Cedar St. – Fifth Ave to First Ave. Pine St.– Sixth Ave to Kirby Ave. Spruce St. – Sixth Ave to Kirby Ave. Tuesday, March 17 - Day Croatia Ave. Fahter Costello Dr. Hemlock St. Spruce St. Tamarack St. Vipond Rd. Wednesday, March 18 - Day Belanger Ave. Crawford St. – Powell Ave. to Broadway Ave. Golden Ave. – Main St. to Evans St. Huot St. – Powell Ave. to North End Powell Ave. – Crawford St. to Main St. Thursday, March 19 - Day Aura Lake St. Battochio St. Elm St. S. – First Ave. to Dead End Grant St. Lions Crest Ln. Maple St. S. – First Ave. to Dead End Friday, March 20 – Day Cody Ave. Delmonte Ln. Dwyer Ave. Fourth Ave. – Vipond Rd. to Boundary Ln. Hollinger Ln. Leblanc Ave. Les Hall St. Sterling Ave. W – Mountjoy St. to Delmonte Ln. Wilcox St. – Southern Ave. to Sterling Ave. W
Nighttime, Start and Finish between 9:00pm to 7:00am the next day Daytime, Start and Finish between 7:30am to 4:00pm Sunday, March 08 - Night Riverside Dr. from Joseph St. to Shirley St. Monday, March 09 - Night James Ave. Ross Ave. Toke St. Tuesday, March 10 - Night Jubilee Ave. Westmount Blvd. Wednesday, March 11 - Night Cedar St. from Fifth Ave. to First Ave. Pine St. from Sixth Ave. to Kirby Ave. Spruce St. from Sixth Ave. to Kirby Ave. Monday, March 09 - Day Bannerman Ave. Ferguson St. Lawrence St. Middleton Ave. Viola Crt. Tuesday, March 10 - Day Belleview St. Cameron St N from Vimy Ave. to the dead end Daniel Cres. David Ave. Grace Ave. Polaris Rd. from Rea St. to the dead end Spillenaar St. Tynne Crt. Wednesday, March 11 - Day Collins Crt. Corporation St. Drew Ave. Eighth Ave Kenneth Cres. Ninth Ave. Thursday, March 12 - Day Cedar St. N from Fifth Ave to Ross Ave. Goldmine Rd. (Underpass) Fifth Ave from Cedar St. to Ross Ave. Friday, March 13 – Day Balsam St S from First Ave to Ogden Ave. Bob’s Lake Dr. Cedar St S from First Ave to Ogden Ave. Conley St. S Gauthier St. Jarvi St. Lamarche St.
Night Time, Start and Finish between 9:00pm to 7:00am the next day Day Time, Start and Finish between 7:30am to 4:00pm Sunday, March 01 - Night Birch St. S (First Ave to Second Ave) Brunette Rd. Mattagami Blvd. (Algonquin Ave. to Feldman Bridge) Railway St. Wilcox St. (Algonquin Ave. to Commercial Ave.) Monday, March 02 - Night McLean Ave (Jubilee Ave. to Kaliediscope) Victoria Ave. Tuesday, March 03 - Night Bruce Ave Schumacher Highway (Flags to McIntyre Road – North Side) Wednesday, March 04 - Night Riverside Dr. (Norman St. to Clifford St.) Monday, March 02 - Day Broadway Ave. Cameron St. S. (Commercial Ave to Columbus Ave.) Columbus Ave. Powell Ave. Preston St. (Kent Ave. to Southern Ave.) Tisdale Ave. Tuesday, March 03 - Day Carlos Ave. Coott Ln. Dixon St. Hart St. (Patricia Blvd. to Ross Ave.) Lakeshore Rd. (James St. to Rochester Ln.) Mildred Ave. Patricia Blvd. (Eighth Ave. to Ross Ave.) Queen Ave. Wednesday, March 04 - Day Bergeron Crt. Clement Ave. Michener Blvd. Rea St. S Renison Ave. Way Ave. (Mountjoy St. to Preston St.) Way Ave. (Rea St. to Cameron St.) Wilcox Ave. Thursday, March 05 - Day Norman St. (Lemieux Ave. to Snow Dump) Park Ave. Friday, March 06 - Day Churches & Storefronts Eric Cres Ferguson Rd. Girdwood Cres. Viola Cres.
Night Time, Start and Finish between 9:00pm to 7:00am the next day Day Time, Start and Finish between 7:30am to 4:00pm Sunday, February 22 - Night College St. Denise St. Suzanne St. Monday, February 23 - Night Therieault Blvd. Messines Ave. Vimy Ave. Tuesday, February 24 - Night Commercial Ave. Preston St. Wednesday, February 25 - Night Pine St S. (Algonquin to Moneta) Third Ave. Monday, February 23 - Day Cody Ave. Delmonte Ln. Elm St. S (Second to Dead End) Kirby Ave. Leblanc Ave. Maple St. S (Second to Dead End) Tonelli St. Tuesday, February 24 - Day Brundy Ave. Chantal Cres. Chenier Ave. Chestnut Ln. Croatia Ave. Greenindon Dr. Marcel St. Phillip St. Wednesday, February 25 - Day Borden Ave. Crawford St. (Harold to Golden) Laurier Ave. Powell Ave. Powerline Rd. Rea St. N (Vimy to Jubilee Thursday, February 26 - Day Balsam St S. (Second to Ogden) Birch St S. (Second to South of Iroquois) Hemlock St. (Fifth to Murdock) Spruce St N. (Sixth to Eight) Tamarack St. (Fifth to Murdock) Friday, February 27 - Day Churches & Storefronts
Work on Segment 13 of the City’s two-year Connecting Link project is nearing completion for the 2025 construction season. Highway 101 East (Harold Ave.) between Crawford St. and Lawrence St. is expected to be fully reopened to traffic by the end of November. Paving on the main roadway has been completed for this year. Temporary asphalt has been applied at some access points to ensure the highway can open as winter road conditions set in. These areas will be replaced and finished next year along with the final lift of asphalt throughout Segment 13. Construction of the new north-side sidewalk has been rescheduled to next spring to allow for utility pole relocation and site grading. The south-side sidewalk will be open by the end of November, with some sections of temporary asphalt in place to facilitate winter plowing and sanding. This asphalt will also be replaced in the spring. “Contractors are focused on getting the highway and pedestrian corridor open by the end of November,” said Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “Work planned for this year has been strategically adjusted to manage what can be completed now, ensuring a productive start in 2026. At the west entrance to Northern College, the new signalized intersection is expected to be operational by the end of November. The addition of traffic lights will improve safety and traffic flow for both motorists and pedestrians. Watermain installation will continue east of Lawrence St. for approximately 350 m. Motorists can expect minor lane reductions throughout December, weather permitting. “Contractors are pushing forward to complete as much as possible,” added Tam. “The additional work scheduled in December will give the project a head start next spring.” Segment 13 is a two-year construction project extending from Crawford St. to the Porcupine River Bridge. It is scheduled for completion in 2026, alongside work on Segment 9 between Brunette Rd. and the Hwy. 655 intersection.
Starting Monday, August 18, the small section of Lawrence St. between Michener Blvd. and Hwy 101 E. will be closed. Contractors will be excavating for in-ground services. We expect the closure to take approximately 2 weeks. Traffic on Hwy 101 E. will not be impacted. A road closed sign will be placed on Ferguson Rd. at Lawrence St. with access for local traffic only. Crawford and Bristol are available for detours. Learn more about the City's full rehabilitation of the Connecting Link at: www.timmins.ca/connecting_link
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.