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.
Amanda Dyer
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -33 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
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, February 07, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -26 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
City Council has received the final draft of the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport 2022-2042 Airport Master Plan. The objective of the Airport Master Plan is to provide a long-term vision for the Airport that forecasts demand and activity, identifies opportunities and challenges, and recommends improvements for revenue generation and development. The plan was first initiated in 2022 and has undergone review and consultation before being presented to Council as a guiding document for future planning and investment.
The Timmins Victor M. Power Airport is a key economic driver, connecting Timmins and communities in the north, including the west coast of James Bay, to the rest of Canada and the world. The Airport’s ability to meet demand directly impacts the city’s success in facilitating business and trade. Reliable air service allows local business to expand and access new markets, and helps attract investment and development to Timmins. Air passenger traffic is projected to increase 1.1% per year over the life of the plan, with the potential to see approximately 277,000 passengers traveling through the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport annually by 2041. This increase would require upgrades or changes to the Airport’s infrastructure and facilities, including regulatory requirements based directly on passenger numbers.
“The airport’s operations contribute an estimated $90 million and $200 million, respectively, in gross domestic product (GDP) and total economic output to Ontario’s economy,” said Airport Manager Dave Dayment. “That only happens when the runways are open and planes are traveling in and out. You will see that number increase as the airport expands and passenger traffic grows. The Airport Master Plan makes a case for investment, from all levels of government, to support population, industry, and economic growth.”
A capital investment of $120 million over the next 20 years for airside and land use improvements is recommended, organized into short-term, medium-term, and long-term priorities. In the short-term, improvements to parking, equipment optimization, and façade upgrades could be balanced with initial planning for proposed commercial development. Medium-term costs could be directed towards expansion of the terminal building, car park, and airside elements. Long-term recommendations include runway extensions, lighting improvements, and final development of commercial lands south of the airport.
“Many of the recommendations would be contingent on the airport reaching key passenger and air travel milestones,” adds Dayment. “The Airport Master Plan provides a comprehensive look at where we are now and where we could go with the right strategy and investment.
View the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport Master Plan online at: https://bit.ly/4hqS2vm
Amanda Dyer
File No. Z-2025-01
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED CITY-INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.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. This is a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment.
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to eliminate off-street parking requirements for any residential use located on upper floors above main floor commercial uses in the General Commercial (EA-CG) Zone of the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100.
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 4th day of February, 2025.
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.
David St.Onge
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, February 04, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -36 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
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, February 03, 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
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, January 31, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -33 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
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Thursday, January 30, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -25 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
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
Amanda Dyer
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.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins will begin accepting Community Improvement Plan (CIP) applications, including the Safety Improvement Grant, starting at 9:00 a.m. on February 5, 2025.
The City’s Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) encourages the improvement, reuse, and restoration of land, buildings, and infrastructure through municipal incentive programs. Under the Downtown Community Improvement Plan, businesses in downtown Timmins, along sections of Riverside Drive, Schumacher, South Porcupine, and Porcupine are eligible for grant opportunities, including the Building Improvement Grant, Façade Improvement Grant, and Municipal Fee Rebate grant.
All commercial, industrial, and institutional businesses within the City of Timmins are eligible for the Safety Improvement Grant, which provides a one-time grant opportunity for up to 75% of costs, to a maximum of $7,500, to cover the purchase of security measures for the business property.
In 2024, the City received 51 grant applications and provided $257,454 towards 42 approved projects across all available funding programs. Currently, the City has $130,000 reserved for CIP projects through the City’s portion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).
Applications are processed as they are received. It’s important to note that applications are only considered approved once due diligence checks have been completed and a funding agreement with the City is in place. No project should proceed before the funding agreement is confirmed. Due diligence checks include a fire safety inspection from the Fire Department, compliance with the Enforcement Services department, and verification that the property’s tax and utility (water and sewer) payments are up to date. Taxes and utility (water and sewer) for the property need to be in good standing, even if the applicant is a tenant and not the property owner.
Interested applicants can fill out the Downtown CIP application form and submit directly to the City’s Community Development Planner by email or in-person at City Hall.
To access the form and for more information on the available funding programs available, visit: www.timmins.ca.
Amanda Dyer
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -27 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 would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, January 27, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -34 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 issuing an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, January 23, 2025. Temperature is expected to drop to -39 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 snowmobile crossing on Algonquin Blvd. E. adjacent to Hollinger Park has been activated. The crossing makes up half of the new traffic light installation that allows pedestrians and snowmobiles to cross Algonquin Blvd. E. safely, and provides dedicated left turns for vehicles exiting KFC.
The traffic lights and dual crossings were added as a solution for safe trail access for snowmobiles, following the removal of the Algonquin overpass in early 2024. Separate crossings for snowmobiles and pedestrians are in place for safety, with mounted buttons installed for rider access. The snowmobile crossing connects to an approved trail through Hollinger Park and Water Tower Rd.
Please refer to the Timmins Snow Mobile Club for information on trail access.
For more information on approved municipal street access and rider regulations, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/snowmobiling.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins City Council has approved a new Short-Term Accommodation By-law that will provide municipal oversight on properties used for short-terms stays. The popularity of vacation rental services has grown, with home owners renting out their residence, or part of their residence, for periods of less than 28 consecutive days. A quick search online shows apartments, cottages, homes, and guesthouses throughout Timmins as available.
By-law 2025-9085 is effective January 14, 2025, and requires that all short-term accommodations be licensed in Timmins as a business.
This means that properties being used for short-term accommodation, different from a hotel or bed and breakfast, will need to follow the City’s property and occupancy standards, health and safety regulations, and begin collecting the Municipal Transient Accommodation Tax (MAT).
“The benefit of a regulated short-term rental policy cannot be understated,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “With housing availability being a concern, we would like to encourage property owners to consider long-term rental agreements over short-term stays, but if they are renting out space for shorter stays, we also want to make sure that they follow our property standards and that the space is safe and maintained. This is important to both neighbouring property owners and temporary guests.
“We also have an opportunity to increase available MAT funding by having the tax collected on short-term rental accommodations. This means more potential funding for profit and not-for-profit tourism initiatives. We can further support important programs, like outreach services and the City’s Safety Improvement Grant, which are directly funded through the municipal portion of MAT revenues.”
Individuals with short-term rental properties can register with Service Timmins.
Review By-law 2025-9085: https://bit.ly/3PzRabk
Amanda Dyer
File No. Z-2024-08
5627-050-033-12800
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, February 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.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: James Kelly and Liliane Kelly
Location: Concession 2, Part of Lot 2, Plan M-16-T, Lot 196, Part of Lot 189, Registered Plan 6R-8981, Part 3, Registered Plan 6R-9152, Parts 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7, Part of Part 1, Registered Plan 6R-9438, Part 2, Mountjoy Township, City of Timmins
(373 Vimy Avenue)
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Residential Third Density (NA-R3) to Residential Third Density (NA-R3) SP6.192 to permit an accessory building, being a 93.64 square metre residential detached garage, to be the main building on the subject lands until such time as a primary use, such as a residential dwelling, is constructed.
Related Application: The subject lands are subject to Consent Application B-22-24.
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 16th day of January, 2025.
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.
David St.Onge
File No. Z-2024-07
Roll No.: 5627-010-092-32300
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, February 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.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: Serge Robert and Natalie Ginglo-Robert
Location: Concession 3, North Part of Lot 10, Registered Plan 6R-3467, Part 1, Parcel 20522 SEC, Mountjoy Township, City of Timmins
(1110 Mahoney Road North)
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Rural (RD-RU) to Rural (RD-RU) SP6.191 to permit all uses in the Rural (RD-RU) zone, including a two-storey primary residential dwelling unit and allow a second detached residential dwelling unit to be constructed on the subject lands.
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 16th day of January, 2025.
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.
David St.Onge
The Timmins Fire Department would like to advise residents that ice water rescue training will be carried out the week of January 13, 2025 on Pearl Lake.
Barricades have been set up on Pearl Lake as of Wednesday, January 8, 2025, around areas of open water. Please avoid this area. Watch for barricades and open water.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
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