February 2025 - Posts
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.
Sara Perron
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
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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.
Becky Cashmore
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.
Sara Perron
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.
Sara Perron
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.”
Amanda Dyer
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
Amanda Dyer
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
Amanda Dyer
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.
Sara Perron
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