October 2022 - Posts
The City of Timmins is scaring up some tips to make sure everyone has a safe and spooky Halloween. With children on the streets in search of treats, everyone needs to be alert and follow the rules of the road.
Tips for Trick-or-Treaters:
• Make sure you can be seen by carrying a flashlight or glow stick and sticking reflective tape to costumes.
• Walk on sidewalks and have an adult accompany young trick-or-treaters.
• Be careful crossing the street. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing and walk, don’t run, across the street.
• Obey traffic rules and signals.
• Stick to well-lit streets and stay alert.
Tips for Motorists:
• Be ready to stop at all times.
• Expect increased pedestrian traffic and watch for kids crossing the street or walking into traffic.
• Follow posted speed signs.
• Yield to pedestrians. That means stopping and yielding the entire roadway to pedestrians at crosswalks. Don’t proceed until all pedestrians have cleared the road.
Remind your little ghosts and goblins to be aware of their surroundings.
Consider visiting https://www.treataccessibly.com/ for ways you can make Halloween inclusive and fun for everyone. One idea is to host a trick-or-treat station at the end of your driveway if your entryway includes stairs. Make sure your entrance is well-lit and free from hazards. Have fun! Stay safe!
Amanda Dyer
Pictured L-R: Fran Labine (Legion Member), Eugene St. Jean (Vice President, Youth Education Chair, and Legion bugler), Mayor Kristin Murray, and Andrea Villeneuve (Sergeant-at-Arms).
Today, members of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 88 joined Mayor Kristin Murray to honour our veterans and in celebration of the Poppy Campaign, which kicks-off Friday.
Each year, Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada’s Veterans and remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today.
The Poppy should be worn during the Remembrance period from Friday, October 28 to November 11, 2022. The Poppy should be worn on the left side, over the heart. When you remove a Poppy, it should be disposed of respectfully. You may choose to remove your Poppy at the conclusion of our local Remembrance Day ceremonies and place it on a wreath as a sign of respect.
Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held at the cenotaph in Hollinger Park and in South Porcupine at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 287. In Timmins, the ceremony begins just before 11:00 a.m. The public are asked to be in place by 10:45a. In South Porcupine, the public can watch from Legion Drive and are asked to be in place by 10:30 a.m.
If you're not attending a ceremony, you can still observe a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. in honour of our veterans and service members. Watch for Poppy boxes around the city. All donations support our local Royal Canadian Legions.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins City Clerk Steph Palmateer has declared the official results for Timmins’ municipal election. Election results have been certified and there are no changes from the preliminary results announced on Monday, October 24, 2022.
Mayor
Michelle Boileau elected
City Councillors
Rock Whissell acclaimed
Lorne Feldman elected
Bill Gvozdanovic elected
John Curley elected
Kristin Murray elected
Steve Black elected
Andrew Marks elected
Cory Robin elected
English Language Public School Board Trustees
Stephen Meunier elected
Crystal Hewey elected
Bob Brush elected
English Language Separate School Board Trustees
Glenn Sheculski elected
Colleen Landers elected
Fred Salvador elected
Paula Del Guidice elected
French Language Public School Board Trustees
Nicole Arcand acclaimed
Liliane Francis acclaimed
French Language Separate School Board Trustees
Michelle Mailloux elected
Denis Belanger elected
Norm Bolduc elected
This year 12,140 – or 42.23% percent of eligible electors voted in the municipal election. In Timmins, 8,757 people voted online, representing approximately 72% of the total vote.
Amanda Dyer
If you are planning to vote in-person on Election Day, October 24, 2022, all polls are open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Anyone in line at a polling station or voting online as of 8:00 p.m. will be allowed to complete their vote.
To vote in person, you will need to show one piece of identification that has your correct name and address in order to receive one ballot. Your Voter Information Letter is NOT a form of identification. You will need to show a valid Ontario’s driver’s licence, Ontario health card or any other acceptable form of identification listed here: https://www.ontario.ca/document/2022-voters-guide-ontario-municipal-council-and-school-board-elections/acceptable.
Your polling location is listed on your Voter Information Letter. You can also see our complete list of polling stations online: https://www.timmins.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=18910000.
Unofficial municipal election results will be posted on the City of Timmins website. Results typically begin posting between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. All results are unofficial until certified by the City Clerk by end of day on October 25, 2022.
Amanda Dyer
A Special Council Meeting has been called for October 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss the following items:
- Personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
For more information, contact the Clerks Department:
220 Algonquin Blvd. East
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 1B3
[email protected]
Amanda Dyer
We have been asked if Algonquin Blvd. E. will be open this winter. Yes, Algonquin between Theriault and Mountjoy will be paved and it will be open before winter.
Current construction on the Connecting Link will end at Wilcox St. Road work east of Wilcox, including the Mountjoy intersection, will be added to the 2023 construction season.
The construction activity this week includes watermain, subdrain, grading, concrete curbs, sidewalks, and paving as weather permits.
This construction is part of a three-year Connecting Link project from Theriault to Brunette. It is a massive undertaking and we appreciate your continued patience and cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
Upgrades to the McIntyre Community Centre’s curling rink have volunteers for the McIntyre Curling Club making ice in record time. What used to take seven days, now takes just 36-hours thanks to the installation of a new header.
The rink’s header is the primary part of a cooling system that allows water to freeze and be maintained. Headers rely on a brine system that doesn’t freeze to continuously pump chilled solution through small pipes under the arena floor. With time, the brine solution can corrode header pipes, so it’s common to see headers replaced.
In this case, the improvement has cut ice production time down dramatically, which is a bonus for the McIntyre Curling Club. Instead of hurrying hard to make ice, the club can concentrate on the start of the curling season this week.
Amanda Dyer
Small businesses are critical to Timmins’ local economy. When we support a small business by shopping local, we are contributing to the success of our local neighborhoods, school districts, and other small business owners. There’s a reason why the Timmins Chamber’s popular “Find it in Timmins” campaign asks you to, “put your money where your house is.” When we support small business, we are helping our shared community thrive.
A big part of our city’s identity is fostered by small business. Small businesses can connect us to our history, but also illustrate how a city is changing and becoming more diverse.
This is Small Business Week. We want to take this opportunity to thank our local business entrepreneurs, employees, and customers for supporting our economy and helping Timmins grow and prosper.
Mayor Kristin Murray
City of Timmins
Amanda Dyer
The City is celebrating Waste Reduction Week, October 17-23, with a flurry of social posts dedicated to reducing the waste that ends up in our local landfills. The City’s Environmental Services Department, the group responsible for the City’s climate change adaptation plan and greenhouse gas reduction plan, know that extending the life of our landfills starts at home.
Waste Reduction Week began in 2001 as an education program focused primarily on recycling, but has now become part of a month-long campaign promoting the circular economy and a move towards resource sharing and smart product development. To help residents reduce waste, the City has implemented a number of programs and services designed to divert recyclables and reusable materials from the dump.
Timmins Recyclepedia is the City’s waste and recycling app that not only provides users with collection reminders, but includes the handy waste wizard. Type in a product for discard and learn how to properly divert and dispose of the material. The game feature is a great learning tool for young recyclers. It’s the first step in learning how to recycle more.
Electronic waste is becoming one of the largest waste streams in the world because of the rapid advancement of technologies. With new smart phones and gaming consoles coming out regularly, properly diverting electronics from the landfill has become crucial. The City takes part in “Recycle Your Electronics,” Ontario’s e-waste diversion program. Residents can drop off electronics with a cord or batteries at the Deloro Landfill electronics drop off bin. In 2021, over 59 tonnes of electronics were diverted at the Deloro Landfill Site.
Textiles are also a common item to hit the dump. Each year, the City partners with Recycling Rewards to offer textile recycling as part of the Household Hazardous and Special Waste Event. At this year’s event in June, over 2,600 lbs. of textiles were collected.
Over the next week, the City will be offering more tips for waste reduction that are simple to implement at home and can make a big difference in reducing waste, creating a more sustainable economy, and preserving our environment. For more information, visit https://wrwcanada.com/en.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is looking for interested applicants to volunteer on a number of important boards and committees for the next term of Council.
Council establishes committees and boards as a way for residents to provide input and make recommendations on matters that impact our community. When you bring your unique background and expertise to a board or committee, you're helping the City of Timmins learn, listen, and be more engaged with our residents.
Are you interested in Timmins history and heritage? Are you interested in our parklands and green space? Are you interested in helping create a more accessible community? There is a board or committee that you would be great on!
The term is four years from November 2022 to 2026.
Opportunity is available on the:
- Timmins Committee of Adjustment
- Timmins Public Library Board
- Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre
- Timmins Police Services Board
- Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA)
- Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee (MAT Tax)
- Heritage Committee
Please forward resumes on or before November 4, 2022.
You can submit your resume by dropping it off at Service Timmins, e-mailing [email protected] or by mail to:
Steph Palmateer
City Clerk
220 Algonquin Blvd. E.
Timmins, ON P4N 1B3
Amanda Dyer
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