The two-storey log home at the end of Wilson Ave. is tough to miss, even as it sits almost hidden on its well-treed lot. It looks older than most buildings along the street, like it has a storied past. Built in 1925 by Harry W. Darling, the property was purchased in 1947 by Dr. Graeme Mackechnie and has remained in ownership of the Mackechnie Family since that time. Despite changes to the surrounding neighbourhood, the home retains its historical character and has become a local landmark at the bottom of Wilson Ave.
The almost 100-year-old building is one of the designated properties on the City of Timmins’ Municipal Heritage Committee. It is the first designated property to receive an official heritage plaque from the City of Timmins.
“438 Wilson is the only residential building on our Municipal Heritage Register,” said Councillor Andrew Marks, chair of the Municipal Heritage Committee. “We’ve presented the current property owners with the City’s first official heritage plaque and certificate of heritage, and couldn’t be happier to celebrate the cultural and historical significance of the property.”
Councillor Marks has his own family story related to the Mackechnie House and “Doc Mackechnie.” His father, a hockey player and defenceman, took a high stick to the forehead during a match-up. He was stitched up in the basement of 438 Wilson Ave. by the good doctor, “without freezing,” Councillor Marks is quick to point out, and returned to the game in the third period. “I think he said they won the hockey game,” adds Marks.
The Municipal Heritage Committee is an advisory committee appointed by City of Timmins Council. The primary objectives of the committee are to promote a culture of conservation in the City of Timmins, and to advise Council on heritage issues pertaining to Part IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the establishment of the Municipal Heritage Register.
Anyone interested in putting forward a nomination for addition of property to the Municipal Heritage Register are encouraged to download the Application Form or reach out to Service Timmins for more information.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins Transit will be running a reduced conventional bus schedule on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Currently, there will be no Route 38 bus on the half hour and no microtransit service for Porcupine and South Porcupine. Timmins Transit will provide updates if necessary throughout the day.
Transit users can track their bus by using the Transit app, available for download on iOS and Android: www.timmins.ca/transit
Amanda Dyer
Starting January 1, 2025, household residential recycling will no longer be collected by the City of Timmins. In accordance with provincial legislation introduced in 2023, the companies that produce blue box materials will be required to fully fund and operate Ontario’s recycling system.
For residents in Timmins, the transition will be straightforward. The non-profit company, Circular Materials, will be responsible for having residential recycling collected through an agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. Residential collection dates will remain the same. GFL has also purchased the City’s recycling bins in the amount of $172,108. The City’s current diversion programs for small electronics, batteries, and tires will continue. The City will even assist with communication during the transition period through the Timmins Recyclepedia app and municipal website.
“The biggest change for residents will be knowing who to call with questions or concerns related to recycling,” said Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “Once we have that information, we’ll add it to our website and waste management app. Putting the responsibility for recycling on the producer means greater accountability for proper recycling. It will help with landfill life cycles. The municipality and tax payer will stop paying for the processing of blue box materials, which can have varied rates.
By 2026, the province’s plan is for residents to be able to recycle more types of materials, with a list that is consistent across the province.
“As we work through the Blue Box transition, our biggest recommendation for residents is to be diligent about recycling properly,” adds Krcel. “Contamination is important to avoid, to ensure that all of your recycled items can be properly collected and processed. On the Timmins.ca website, we have a list of the current acceptable recycling products and how to recycle them properly. Remove lids and rinse out containers. Cut down and flatten cardboard. It makes a difference.”
To learn more about the Blue Box transition, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/waste_recycling_services/blue_box_program.
Amanda Dyer
Hydro One will have Dalton Rd. northeast of 3,600 Dalton Rd. closed October 15 to 17, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.
The road will be closed to traffic with NO access due to live primary cables being lowered over the road way. Only emergency vehicles will be accommodated if necessary and all emergency response services have been made aware.
Detour route is Waferboard Rd. off Hwy. 101. Hydro One has alternate route signage in place.
Amanda Dyer
Monday, October 14, 2024 is Thanksgiving Monday.
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 Corporation
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool (closed for repair)
- Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre
- There will be no Timmins Transit bus service
- Deloro Landfill
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Thanksgiving Day will be collected on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
Please be advised that Timmins Transit will be running an extended Sunday service schedule for conventional bus service on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Follow Sunday route schedules with the last bus departing the Timmins Terminal on Spruce St. at 10:30 p.m.: www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit/maps_schedules
Amanda Dyer
Gather up your ghosts and goblins and head to the Mountjoy Fire Station this Halloween for some treats and tours!
It’s no trick! Our fire fighters are hosting a Halloween Open House on October 31, 2024 between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and you’re invited.
Location: Mountjoy Fire Station on Shirley St.
Date: October 31, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Amanda Dyer
Effective Monday, October 21, 2024, the Deloro Landfill Site will begin winter hours of operation. The landfill will be open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and closed Sundays.
Winter hours at the Tisdale Transfer Site begin Tuesday, October 15, 2024 with the landfill open Tuesdays and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Winter hours at the German Township Landfill Site begin Sunday, October 20, 2024 and are Thursdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Both the Evelyn Township and Robb Township landfill sites are closed for the winter effective Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
For easy-to-access information on how to properly dispose of various items, download the Timmins Recyclepedia app online at Timmins.ca. You will also receive service alerts, disruptions, and more directly to your phone.
Amanda Dyer
Each year, the Timmins Fire Department takes part in Fire Prevention Week, hosted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The goal of Fire Prevention Week is to help individuals learn how to stay safe in case of a fire.
This year’s theme highlights the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of death due to a home fire by more than half – if they are working. Roughly three out of five deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
The Timmins Fire Department offers these key smoke alarm safety tips:
- Install fire alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level of the home, including the basement.
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10-years old.
- Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
Between today and Friday, October 11, 2024, the Timmins Fire Department will be set up at various locations throughout the City to talk fire safety and the importance of working fire alarms. For a complete list of dates and locations, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/emergency_services/timmins_fire_department/fire_prevention/fire_prevention_week.
For more information about Fire Prevention Week and smoke alarms, visit fpw.org.
Amanda Dyer
Please be advised that on Friday, October 4, 2024 between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., Timmins Transit On-Demand service in Porcupine and South Porcupine will be unavailable.
All conventional bus routes, including Route 16, will be running.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Amanda Dyer
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