The City’s Director of Cultural Services says this year’s Canada Day celebrations will be a blast! Karen Bachmann, lead for the Canada Day committee, outlined plans for a July 1 celebration that will include a large fireworks display, free family activities, and live entertainment. “Council has asked us to host Canada Day at Hollinger Park,” said Bachmann, “and I can’t think of a better location. There’s lots of room for live entertainment, artists, and activities. It’s one of the City’s great green spaces, and with any luck, we’ll have a day of sunshine and a busy splash pad. We’re inviting local groups, artisans, crafters, and food vendors to join us. This is a community celebration and we want to showcase the Timmins’ community.” City Council approved a robust budget for this year’s festivities. $100,000 has been allocated to cover the cost, and the biggest buck will be spent on fireworks. “We’re done with drones,” added Bachmann, “for this year anyway. Feedback from last year was that residents missed the boom of fireworks. We’re still sourcing an ideal launch location. We’ll also be asking professional firework and pyrotechnic companies to bid on the opportunity. We’re excited to see what’s possible.” Interested community groups, artisans, crafters and food vendors will need to register with the city to help facilitate site plans. Applications will be available at Timmins.ca beginning Monday, February 24, 2025. “Canada Day is going to be big this year,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau, “from coast to coast! Canadian pride is at an all-time high, and Timmins is ready to celebrate. We want to host an event with something for everyone, and give local groups and organizations the opportunity to participate. The countdown to July 1 has started.”
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
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Temperatures are 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 Thursday, February 13, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -32 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.
Monday, February 17, 2025 is Family Day. 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 There will be no Timmins Transit bus service There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Deloro Landfill Site Reduced Hours: Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool has a FREE family swim from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. sponsored by CUPE Local 434 and 434-1 Open swim is from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area: South Porcupine Area: • Tisdale Ave. from Dunn Ave. to Langmuir Rd. • Smith Ave. from Leighton St. to Tisdale St. • Allan St. from Smith Ave. to Mahon Lane Date and Time of Disruption: • February 21, 2025, from 3pm to 8pm All homes and businesses in the affected area could have coloured water and/or lower water pressure. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour has returned to normal. City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of February 15, 2025 – February 21, 2025. Friday, February 21, 2025 Areas being affected that will not have snow removal due to operational issues and will be re-scheduled for a later date: Day Shift Snow Removal South Porcupine/Porcupine – scheduled – Dixon, Coott, Haileybury, Carlos, Mildred, Krznaric We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area: South Porcupine Area: • Tisdale Ave. from Dunn Ave. to Langmuir Rd. • Smith Ave. from Leighton St. to Tisdale St. • Allan St. from Smith Ave. to Mahon Lane Date and Time of Disruption: • February 20-21, 2025, from 2pm to 2am All homes and businesses in the affected area could have coloured water and/or lower water pressure until repairs can be made. 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.
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of two Emergency Watermain Breaks within the following areas: Timmins Area: • Empire Ave. from Hemlock St. to Hart St. • Cherry St. from Empire St. to Murdoch Ave. Porcupine Area: • Haileybury Cr. from Dixon St. to Percival St. • Lovers Lane to Haileybury Cr. to Dead End Date & Time of Disruption: • February 20, 2025, from 8am to 8pm All homes and businesses in the affected area could have coloured water and/or lower water pressure until repairs can be made. 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.
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city-wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Wednesday, February 19 at 12:01am. and is anticipated to last all day and may continue into the evening. 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 every year. Public Work would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation in this matter.
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 Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From February 23, 2025 to February 27, 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, February 23, Starting 9:00 pm: Harold (Legion to Northern College), Crawford (Dome to Harold), King (Bristol to Bob’s Lake Drive). Monday, February 24, Starting 9:00 pm: Algonquin (Brunette to Mountjoy). Tuesday, February 25, Starting 9:00 pm: Denise, Suzanne, Lonergan. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Starting 9:00pm: Algonquin (Mountjoy to Mattagami River Bridge). Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From February 24, 2025 to February 28, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below. Monday, February 24, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins South: Elm (Third Ave to Dead End), Maple (Second Ave to Dead End), Birch (Second Ave to Iroquois). Porcupine: Mildred, Dixon, Haileybury, Carlos, Krznaric. Tuesday, February 25, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Donna, McClinton, Louise, Emilie. Porcupine: Bellemare, Queen, Ristimaki, Seguin, Princess. Wednesday, February 26, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Shub, Rheaume, Morandin, Lamminen, Spooner. Porcupine: Duke St W, Boucher, Earl St W, Marquis. Thursday, February 27, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Randall, Couture, Martin, Delia, Jean, Malette. Friday, February 28, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Lang, Laidlaw, Knox, John, Lakeshore. Porcupine: Lamarche, Conley St S, Bob’s Lake Drive, Jarvi, Gervais St S, Gauthier. 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 taken place. High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets); Low density residential areas Night Operation: Highway sections; High density commercial sections; Main Arterial Routes. Safety: A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From February 17, 2025 to February 20, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below. Monday, February 17, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Hwy 101 (Schumacher Flags to Brunette), Railway. Tuesday, February 18, Starting 9:00 pm: Harold (Legion to Northern College), Crawford (Harold to Dome), King (Bristol to Bob’s Lake Dr). Wednesday, February 19, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Brousseau, Hamelin, Westmount, Victoria. Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From February 18, 2025 to February 21, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below. Tuesday, February 18, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Gatineau, Viscount, Timcor. South Porcupine: Connaught Hill – Lyall, Goldrush, Summer, MacDougall, Glenn, Galbraith, Tisdale, Smith (Tisdale to Summers). Wednesday, February 19, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Mascioli, Logan Kerr, Ray Canie, Argento, Brian Romain South Porcupine: Connaught Hill – Warner, Evans, Dunn (Tisdale to Warner), Smith (Tisdale to Walter Lane), Leighton, Mahon Lane, Allan. Thursday, February 20, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Cedar (Fifth to Jubilee – East side), Lois, Rosemarie, Lalonde. Friday, February 21, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Churches and Storefronts. Porcupine: Mildred, Dixon, Coott, Carlos, Haileybury, Krznaric. 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 taken place. High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets); Low density residential areas Night Operation: Highway sections; High density commercial sections; Main Arterial Routes. Safety: A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From February 9, 2025 to February 13, 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, February 9, Starting 9:00 pm: BIA: Third, Spruce (Sixth to Kirby), Pine (Sixth to 912 Pine) Monday, February 10, Starting 9:00 pm: BIA: Cedar (Fifth to Kirby), Balsam (Fifth to Second), Birch (Fifth to Second), Maple (Fifth to Second), Elm (Fifth to Second). Tuesday, February 11, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Pine (Sixth to Hendry), Ross, Toke Wednesday, February 12, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins West: Norman, Park, Joseph Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From February 10, 2025 to February 14, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below. Monday, February 10, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins South: Cedar (Moneta to Huron), Balsam (Moneta to Sterling), Maple (Moneta to Sterling), Elm (Moneta to Sterling), Huron. Porcupine: Kenneth, Collins, Earl St East, Duke St East, Conley St North, Gervais St North. Tuesday, February 11, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Cedar (Fifth to Jubilee), Balsam (Fifth to Dead end), Birch (Fifth to Ninth). Porcupine: Bristol, Henry St South, Rekela St South, Ruth St South, Young St South. Wednesday, February 12, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Kelly Ann, Renee Place, Lozanne, Lois. Porcupine: Rekela, Division, Ottolen, Ruth, Young St North, Remembrance, Henry St North. Thursday, February 13, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: JV Bonhomme, Argento, Brian Romain, Mascioli, Logan Kerr, Schneider, Ray Canie. Friday, February 14, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Churches and Storefronts Porcupine: Corporation, New, Sutherland, Florence 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 taken place. High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets); Low density residential areas Night Operation: Highway sections; High density commercial sections; Main Arterial Routes. Safety: A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From February 2, 2025 to February 6, 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, February 2, Starting 9:00 pm: Riverside (Shirley to Government), Shirley, Moneta (Pine South to Railway) Monday, February 3, Starting 9:00 pm: Theriault, Jubilee, Ross Tuesday, February 4, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins South: Commercial, Second Ave Wednesday, February 5, Starting 9:00 pm: Mountjoy, MacLean, Vimy Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From February 3, 2025 to February 7, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below. Monday, February 3, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Bartleman, Eyre, Churchill, Richelieu Porcupine: Clement, Renison, Michener, Bergeron, Girdwood Tuesday, February 4, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Cedar, Maple, Birch and Balsam (north of Jubilee to end of road) and Hendry Porcupine: Spillenaar, Tyyne, Daniel, David, Grace Wednesday, February 5, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Blahey Crt, Simone Crt, Rochedale, Dieppe South Porcupine: Fern, Helmer, Hellen Thursday, February 6, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Melrose, University, Reg Pope, Graye Cres Friday, February 7, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Churches and Storefronts South Porcupine: Main St N, Moore St N, Legion St N, Crawford St N, Julie, Sony, Nadine 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 taken place. High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets); Low density residential areas Night Operation: Highway sections; High density commercial sections; Main Arterial Routes. Safety: A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From January 26 to January 30, 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, January 26, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Algonquin (Brunette to Bridge), Wilson, Moneta (Railway to Cedar). Monday, January 27, Starting 9:00 pm: South Porcupine: Golden (Legion to Evans), Bruce (Legion to Lakeview), Crawford (Golden to Shamrock), Main (Strachan to Shamrock), Powell (Legion to Crawford). Tuesday, January 28, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Riverside (Bridge to Shirley), Airport road bridge, Laforest bridge. Wednesday, January 29, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Riverside (Shirley to Government), Shirley Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From January 27, 2025 to January 31, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below. Monday, January 27, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins South: Elm (Second to dead end), Maple (Second to dead end), Birch (Second to Moneta). South Porcupine: Huot, Front, O’Brian, Broadway, Powell (Crawford to Huot). Tuesday, January 28, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Hemlock (Fifth to Eighth), Tamarack (Fifth to Eighth), Spruce (Sixth to Ninth). South Porcupine: Moore, Quebec, Strachan. Wednesday, January 29, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins South: First (Mountjoy to Pine), Balsam (First to Ogden), Cedar (Kirby to Ogden). Porcupine: Lawrence, Viola, Ferguson, Eric Cres. Thursday, January 30, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Fifth (Cedar to Mountjoy), Elm (Fifth to Ninth), Maple (Fifth to Ninth). Friday, January 31, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Churches and Storefronts. Porcupine: Clement, Renison, Michener, Bergeron, Girdwood. 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 taken place. High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets); Low density residential areas Night Operation: Highway sections; High density commercial sections; Main Arterial Routes. Safety: A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works
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.
Installation of the dedicated snowmobile and pedestrian crossing on Algonquin Blvd. E. will begin Monday, July 8, 2024. Contractors will be in town to stage traffic controls and begin installing the electrical infrastructure like conduits and pole bases. The crossing is being added following the removal of the Algonquin overpass. Snowmobile riders will be able to traverse Algonquin using a signalized crossing from Hollinger Park to the Hydro One easement to the north. The crossing will operate with a standard red, yellow, and green traffic light cycle that starts on-demand when prompted by a pedestrian or snowmobile rider. The crossing for pedestrians and snowmobiles are separated for safety, flanking either side of the east entrance to KFC. Each crossing will be clearly marked, with separate crossing signals. During construction, Algonquin Blvd. E. will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the point of construction.