After weeks of temperatures skating above 0°, the City has decided to close all municipal outdoor rinks and Hollinger Skate Path for the remainder of the winter season. Indoor public skating will now be offered free of charge. This includes Saturday skates at the McIntyre Arena and weekend skates at the Whitney Arena in Porcupine.
“Temperatures are not cooperating with outdoor rink maintenance,” said Lynne Grenon, Manager of Facilities and Recreation. “Ice conditions have deteriorated and it’s not staying cold long enough for a solid ice base to freeze. Instead, we’re making all of the season’s remaining indoor public skates free, waiving the $5 admission fee.
Skating is a fun winter pastime and indoor skating offers you the assurance that the ice surface is safe and solid. For available public skating times and arena locations, visit: Timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/skating.
Amanda Dyer
On behalf of City Council and municipal staff, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to family and friends on the passing of former Timmins’ Mayor Victor M. Power on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Mr. Power was a pillar of the community, an inspiration to many who aspire to a career in public office. He led with conviction and understood the power of decision and opportunity.
His time as Mayor was marked by the efforts he made on multiple boards and organizations, including the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. As Councillor, he was instrumental in the construction of the Archie Dillon Sportsplex. He was a leader outside of Council Chambers, championing organizations like the Porcupine United Way and serving on the Timmins Police Services Board. He concerned himself with the prosperity of the community, and the sustainability of a municipal government with a clear vision of Timmins as thriving and distinctly northern.
He was also humble and took pride in highlighting the work of his colleagues, municipal staff, and community members. I was honoured to have him attend the inaugural meeting of council in November 2022, and felt the significance of his legacy as I took my oath of office. His genuine optimism and love for Timmins will continue to inspire. We remain forever in his debt for the contributions he made to the community we call home.
City of Timmins’ flags have been lowered to half-mast in Mr. Power’s honour, and we invite the public to pay their respects through a Book of Condolence at City Hall beginning Wednesday, February 7 at 8:30 a.m.
Amanda Dyer
The flags at all City buildings have been lowered in honour of former Mayor Victor M. “Vic” Power, following his passing on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Vic Power was Timmins’ longest-serving mayor, with a political career that spanned four decades and a legacy of impact and impression that continues to shape Timmins today.
Power was first elected to Timmins Town Council in 1966, and served for 14 years before being elected as Mayor of the City of Timmins in 1980. His time in public office included the amalgamation of the town with surrounding townships and communities in 1973. He served as City Mayor until 1988, again between 1991 and 2000, and was re-elected in 2003 before announcing his final retirement from politics in 2006.
Power was considered progressive by his peers and remained unfailingly optimistic about the future of Timmins. He considered his hometown an important business and service centre for northeastern Ontario, recognizing the value of the region’s natural resources and industry investment. He was also steadfast in his admiration for municipal leaders, both before and after his time in office, understanding the challenge of making critical decisions in a changing municipal landscape. As community leader, he considered himself part of a team, working together to create a sustainable city.
In 2007, the local airport was renamed the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport, and in 2009 Power was named to the Order of Canada for his exceptional contribution at a local and regional level.
The public is invited to pay their final respects to former Mayor Vic Power through a Book of Condolence. Mayor Michelle Boileau and Members of Council will sign the Book of Condolence on Tuesday, February 6, with public signing starting on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall.
Amanda Dyer
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From February 4 to February 8, 2024, 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 4, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Mountjoy (Second to Vimy), Spruce South (Kirby to dead end), Moneta (Pine to Cedar), Preston (Algonquin to Wilson), Rea (Algonquin to Preston), Cameron (Algonquin to Preston)
Monday February 5, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins North: Ross, Jubilee
Tuesday February 6, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins North: Maclean, Vimy
Wednesday
February 7, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins North: Theriault, College
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From February 5 to February 9, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.
Monday February 5, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Wilcox (Southern to Sterling), Delmonte, Tonelli, Cody, Coronation, Leblanc, Graham Lane.
Porcupine: Lawrence, Michener, Bergeron Court, Girdwood, Eric, Viola
Tuesday February 6, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Westmount (Bartleman to College), Victoria (MacLean to College).
Porcupine: Rekela, Division, Ottolen, Ruth, Young North, Henry North, Remembrance, Florence North.
Wednesday February 7, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: JV Bonhomme, Argento, Brian Romain, Mascioli
Porcupine: Goldrush, Galbraith, McDougall, Glenn, Summers, Smith
Thursday February 8, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Waterloo (Vimy to Jubilee), Rea (Vimy to Jubilee).
Timmins West: Bonaventure, Meadow, Castlewood, Pleasant, Majestic, Diamond Court, McBride
Friday February 9, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Churches and Storefronts
South Porcupine: Churches and storefronts
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.
Winter Cart Placement:
If garbage collection is scheduled in your area on the following days, please place your bins by the curb in the morning, not overnight. This will help crews do a more thorough clean-up of the streets.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
Day Operation:
Snow removal is never done in the area where Sanitation 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
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance activities affecting water quality and water shut off within the following area.
Area:
• Couture Ave between Suzanne St and Jean St.
Date and Time of Disruption:
• Starts January 30, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 6PM
All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well as coloured water and/or lower water pressure.
Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water during the schedule water maintenance. 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
DOWNLOAD the Mayor's Reading List. A collection of children's books in French and English, available to borrow at the Timmins Public Library.
Developing strong literacy skills can start in the early critical years from 0-5, according to the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program, an initiative designed to encourage reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers. It’s something that Mayor Michelle Boileau has put into practice with her young daughter Rosalie. To help celebrate Family Literacy Day, and the Timmins Public Library and EarlyON relaunch of the program, Mayor Boileau has released the Mayor’s Reading List, a collection of eleven (11) books that have become favourites in her home.
“Reading together, in both French and English, is one of the best parts of my day,” said Mayor Boileau. “It lets me practice mindfulness and connect with my daughter, while we work on her reading and language skills. It’s really rewarding.”
The collection includes stories about noisy bears and dancing giraffes, little foxes who won’t sleep, and an illustrated book from a favourite sitcom all about friends.
This Saturday, Mayor Boileau will head to the Timmins Public Library for their Family Literacy Day Celebration between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program has been revamped to include an interactive and engaging way for children and parents to track their reading progress. The program includes hands-on story tracking, themed adventures, and an enhanced reading experience.
“We’re good at remembering to read, not as good at remembering to track each book,” admits Mayor Boileau. “We’re excited to start tracking and we’ve checked with the library to make sure all of the recommended books are available to borrow.”
How do you read 1,000 books before kindergarten? Read one book a night and after one year, you will have read 365 books. That’s 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. It’s never too late to start and celebrate the joy of reading.
Download the Mayor's Reading List.
Amanda Dyer
Nighttime Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From January 27 to February 1, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing nighttime snow removal in the areas listed below:
Sunday January 28, Starting 9:00 pm
Timmins South: Wilson, Commercial
Monday January 29, Starting 9:00 pm
South Porcupine & Porcupine: Connecting Link – King, Harold
Tuesday January 30, Starting 9:00 pm
Timmins South: Brunette, Railway, Mountjoy
Wednesday January 31, Starting 9:00 pm
Timmins North: Toke (James to Ross), Sixth
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From January 29 to February 2, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below:
Monday January 29, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins South: Belanger, Rea
South Porcupine: Main (Harold to dead end), Moore (Harold to dead end), Legion (Powell to Harold), Legion (Harold to dead end), Fern (Crawford to Legion)
Tuesday January 30, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins North: Patricia (Eight to Ross), Leone, Howard, Burke, Harmony, Kay
South Porcupine: Hellen, Helmer, Sony, Julie, Nadine
Wednesday January 31, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins North: Seventh, Ninth, Drew, Borden, Laurier
Porcupine: Spillnaar, Tynne, David, Daniel, Grace
Thursday February 1, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins South: Spruce (Kirby to machine shop), Sterling, Lee, Dale, Ogden
Timmins West: Joseph, Power, Park
Friday February 2, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins: Churches and Storefronts
South Porcupine: Churches and storefronts
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 By-law 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 Sanitation 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.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a water main break in the following areas:
Area:
• On Suzanne St between Couture Ave and Martin Ave
Date & Time of Disruption:
• January 25, 2024 - Temporary water disruption immediately to 11:00 PM
Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-coloured 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. 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 water colour has returned to normal.
Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:
Area:
• On Cedar St N from Drew Ave to Ninth Ave.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• January 24, 2024 - Temporary water disruption immediately to 10 PM
Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-coloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored 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 water colour has returned to normal.
Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Sara Perron
File No. Z-2023-09
5627-040-180-37301
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 14, 2024, 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:
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Vincent Coulas and Gail Doiron-Coulas |
Location:
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Plan M-221-C, Part Lot 1, Registered Plan 6R-4112, Part 5, Parcel 21724 SEC, German Township, City of Timmins
(8040 Frederick House Lake Road)
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THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Residential Estate Type 1 (RD-RE1) to Residential Estate Type 1 (RD-RE1) SP6.187 in order to permit a park model trailer 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.
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 23rd day of January, 2024.
David St.Onge
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