March 2025 - Posts
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of sanitary sewer overflow at Station 2.
Address: 57 Evans
Start date: March 15, 2025
Start time: 4:48 PM
End date: March 15, 2025
End time: 11:05 PM
Volume by-passed: 361.59 m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
For more information please visit : https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/water_and_sewer/sewage_treatment/wastewater_treatment_plant_bypasses
Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair in the following areas.
Area: William Ave. between Moore and Main St.
Time of Disruption
: Now until the evening of March 17, 2025. Homeowners in the area may be experiencing low water pressure and discoloured water.
It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are made, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work.
Amanda Dyer
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From March 16, 2025 to March 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.
Sunday, March 16, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link South Porcupine: Harold (Beer Store to Tim Hortons), Bruce Ave, Main.
Monday, March 17, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: HWY 101 East/Algonquin (Father Costello to Brunette).
Tuesday, March 18, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Riverside (Bridge to Shirley).
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Starting 9:00pm:
Timmins North: Maclean, Theriault.
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From March 17, 2025 to March 21, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.
Monday, March 17, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Bannerman, Belanger.
South Porcupine: William, Cecil, Broadway, O’Brian.
Tuesday, March 18, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Birch (Fifth to Ninth), Balsam (Fifth to Ninth).
Schumacher: Croatia, Father Costello Dr, Claimpost Trail.
Wednesday, March 19, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Rea (Belanger to Southern), Belanger.
South Porcupine: Moore, Huot, Front.
Thursday, March 20, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Rea (Powerline to Jubilee), Belleview.
Timmins West: Chenier, Maurice, Richard.
Friday, March 21, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins West: Clifford, Greeningdon, Chestnut.
South Porcupine: Main St N (Harold to Dead End), Moore St N (Harold to Dead End), Legion St N (Harold to Dead End), Evans, Laffin.
Note on the Plan:
The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available snow removal shift.
Illegal placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road:
A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.
Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance:
Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Winter Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Snow Removal Crew to advance.
Winter Parking Ban:
A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
Day Operation:
Snow removal is never done in the area where Waste Collection is taking place.
High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets);
Low density residential areas
Night Operation:
Highway sections;
High density commercial sections;
Main Arterial Routes.
Safety:
A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Public Works
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins is reviewing our waste management services to provide more convenient and equitable options for all residents. With rural landfill capacity becoming a concern, and with the transition to the new Blue Box recycling system, the City is exploring ways to improve service access while reducing landfill use.
Timmins’ waste collection is currently completed in-house by municipal staff, with over 97% of residents receiving curbside collection services. Approximately 320 residents rely solely on rural landfill sites for disposal. The City is seeking feedback from residents who are currently using the German Twp., Evelyn Twp., or Thornloe Twp. Landfill Sites, on the introduction of curbside waste collection for eligible rural households. The goal is to ensure waste management services continue to meet the needs of the community.
Residents can provide feedback in-person at one of the planned public open houses, or through an online survey beginning March 21, 2025 at www.timmins.ca.
Public Open House 1
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Connaught Community Centre, Connaught, ON P0N 1A0
Public Open House 2
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Timmins Public Library (Tembec Room), 320 Second Ave, Timmins, ON P4N 1B5
Municipal staff from the City’s Environmental Services Department will be on-hand to answer questions and discuss the benefits and challenges of rural curbside waste collection. Residents will have an opportunity to provide input and complete the survey.
For more information on curbside waste collection, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/waste_recycling_services/have_your_say_-_rural_curbside_waste_collection.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of March 08, 2025 – March 14, 2025
Areas being affected that will not have snow removal due to operational issues and will be re-scheduled for a later date:
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Day Shift Snow Removal – Timmins South: Dale, Ogden.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Day Shift Snow Removal – Timmins North: Patricia (Eighth to Ross), Hart (Murdock to Ross).
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Becky Cashmore
With warm temperatures forecasted for the end of the week, Public Works is advising residents to be prepared for a mix of slush, snow, and potholes.
While work continues to clear the snow left behind by a late winter storm, Public Works is reminding residents that pushing snow from residential lots and driveways into the roadway is a violation of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. The extra snow slows down snow removal, narrows city streets, and could cause temporary ponding on road surfaces as the snow melts.
The fluctuation between freezing and thawing also wreaks havoc on the roads, causing frost heaving that can damage pavement and create cracks and holes in the road surface. Provincial government standards require the City to fix a pothole within a prescribed period, depending on the size of the pothole and whether it is on a paved or unpaved road.
It is important to note that the City’s obligation to fix a pothole is only triggered after we become aware of the problem. If you see a pothole, report it online by clicking on the Service Timmins quick link on the City’s website, going directly to service.timmins.ca, or by calling 705-264-1331.
As temperatures climb, Public Works will continue to remove snow, clear catch basins (to help with water drainage), and fix potholes. We are asking residents to slow down when approaching road maintenance crews, use caution when navigating a work zone, and drive to spring road conditions.
Learn more about the how the City is working to maintain our roads online at: www.timmins.ca/our_services/roads_and_infrastructure.
Amanda Dyer
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, March 11, 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.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is inviting residents to provide feedback on our annual Household Hazardous and Special Waste event. Each year, the event offers residents a way to properly dispose of their household hazardous and special waste, free of charge. Hazardous materials like old paint, aerosols, single use batteries, pesticides, and more are collected at a drive-thru event set up by the City, typically in early summer.
The City’s Environmental Service Dept. is looking for opportunities to improve the event, with a goal of increasing the amount of household hazardous waste that is diverted from municipal landfills. Many everyday products used around the home contain hazardous ingredients. When thrown away with regular trash, the items can release toxic chemicals into the environment, harmful gases that contribute to air pollution, and can cause risk to wildlife. It’s important that household hazardous waste is properly disposed of through special collection events or drop-off sites that can safely handle hazardous materials.
The City is asking residents for their thoughts on how to make the event better, how to improve communication about hazardous waste, and what month and time of day would be best for the event. Residents can complete the survey online from March 10 to March 21, 2025.
For more information on household hazardous waste and to access the survey, please visit: https://bit.ly/4ifCZ87
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Public Works is declaring the end of the Significant Weather Event effective Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. that was issued under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239).
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Becky Cashmore
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From March 9, 2025 to March 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, March 9, Starting 9:00 pm:
BIA: Second, Wilson.
Monday, March 10, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins North: James, Toke, Pine.
Tuesday, March 11, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins South: Pine, Commercial.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Starting 9:00pm:
Timmins North: Ross Jubilee.
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From March 10, 2025 to March 14, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.
Monday, March 10, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Birch (Second to Ogden), Balsam (First to Ogden), Cedar (Kirby to Ogden).
South Porcupine: Golden, Powell, Legion.
Schumacher: Dwyer, Les Hall, Hollinger, Aura Lake, Lionscrest, Boundary, Battachio, Templeton.
Tuesday, March 11, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Fifth, Maple, Elm.
Timmins North: Borden, Laurier, Floral.
Schumacher: Fourth, (Boundary to Ponderosa), Ponderosa, Brundy, Veterans, Claimpost Trail, Miners, Delost, Prospectors.
Wednesday, March 12, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Columbus, Sterling, Southern.
Timmins South: Kimberly, Dale, Ogden.
Porcupine: Lamarche, Conley St S, Bob’s Lake Drive, Jarvi, Gervais St S, Gauthier.
Thursday, March 13, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Montgomery, Wendy, Kent.
Timmins North: John, Patricia (Eighth to Ross), Hart (Murdock to Ross).
Timmins South: Spruce (Kirby to Machine shop), Lee, Moneta.
Friday, March 14, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Churches and Storefronts.
Timmins South: Way, Windsor, Middleton.
South Porcupine: Main, Crawford, Powell.
Note on the Plan:
The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available snow removal shift.
Illegal placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road:
A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.
Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance:
Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Winter Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Snow Removal Crew to advance.
Winter Parking Ban:
A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
Day Operation:
Snow removal is never done in the area where Waste Collection is taking place.
High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets);
Low density residential areas
Night Operation:
Highway sections;
High density commercial sections;
Main Arterial Routes.
Safety:
A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Public Works
Becky Cashmore
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