File No. Z-2023-07
5627-020-100-13600
5627-020-100-13800

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023, 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: Esker Aggregates Co. Ltd (Agents: Hunter and Forrest Tremblay)

Location: Concession 5, Part of Lots 7 and 8, Registered Plan 6R-9423, Parts 1-4, Parcel 23799 SEC, Murphy Township, City of Timmins

On November 28, 2022, the City of Timmins Committee of Adjustment conditionally approved consent applications B-35-22 and B-36-22 under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P.13, to transfer a portion of the subject lands from Esker Aggregates Co. Ltd. to Big Water Campground Inc, located at 6940 Highway 655. A condition of the two consent approvals is that the applicant apply for, and receive, City of Timmins Council approval for a zoning by-law amendment to re-zone the proposed lot addition lands from Mineral Extraction (RD-MX) and Rural (RD-RU) to an appropriate zone.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Mineral Extraction (RD-MX) and Rural (RD-RU) to Resort Commercial (EA-CR) to permit all uses in the Resort Commercial (EA-CR) zone and provide a buffer between Big Water Campground and Esker Aggregates Co. Ltd. operations.

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 at [email protected].

Dated at the City of Timmins this 18th day of October, 2023.

Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2 Bypass Report

Address: 57 Evans Street
Start date: October 9, 2023
Start time: 3:44am
End date: October 9, 2023
End time: 6:23am
Volume by-passed: 237 m3

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a water turn off for infrastructure repair in the following areas:

Area:
• On Third Ave from Balsam St S. to Spruce St S.
• On Balsam St from Third Ave to Algonquin Blvd
• On Cedar St from Second Ave to Fifth Ave
• On Pine St S. from Second Ave to Algonquin Blvd
• On Spruce St N. from Algonquin Blvd to Fifth Ave

Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 11, 2023 - Temporary water disruption 7 PM to 7 AM (12 Hour Shut Down)

The water will be turned on as soon as the repairs are complete. Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure and/or brown/rust-colored water once the water is turned back on. 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 color 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.

Monday, October 09, 2023 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
• The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool
• 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 10, 2023.

For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

The City of Timmins has confirmed funding for 7 local programs that work to prevent and decrease the impact of youth gun and gang violence in Timmins. In partnership with the Government of Canada, and through the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, over $430,000 has been allocated to programs that support and empower youth in our community.

The objective is to assist the development of new or enhanced local and community-based strategies and initiatives that will address the impacts of violence on youth, specifically the conditions that contribute to a young person participating in criminal actions or behaviour.

Funding has been approved for:

• Land-based programing through Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol, which connects youth with holistic care based on Indigenous teachings.
• Planet Youth through the Porcupine Health Unit, which will implement an Icelandic prevention model to reduce substance use and enhance the overall well-being of young people.
• Emerging Trends through DIY Health and in collaboration with Northern College and the Go-Give Project, focused on relationship building through community outreach to improve access to non-emergency supports and address the social determinants of health.
• Timmins Youth Wellness Hub to expand and enhance physical and sports activities and rotational hubs; promote services and supports available at the hub for 12-25-year-old youth; work with community organizations to develop a neighbourhood walk program in downtown Timmins.
• Research and mentorship through the Timmins and Area Women in Crisis, which seeks to develop an accessible social enterprise venue in downtown Timmins; implement mentorship programs for youth with lived experience; and, conduct research into the driving factors of youth gang involvement with a focus on human trafficking.
• Support of Fierté Timmins Pride to create and provide resources for vulnerable youth; offer guidance and support for inclusive service delivery; and, develop peer groups and partnerships to promote acceptance, inclusivity, and understanding. Launching in 2024.
• Fund marketing through Timmins Victim Services for materials and presentations related to youth gun and gang violence for parents, caregivers, and local youth.

As a recipient of funding from the City of Timmins and Government of Canada, each service agency is committed to helping children, youth, and young adults who are at risk, lead lives free of crime and violence. Under the framework of the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, the funding partnerships help meet the priorities of increased youth engagement and increased safety and well-being for all residents.

The City of Timmins has confirmed funding for 7 local programs that work to prevent and decrease the impact of youth gun and gang violence in Timmins. In partnership with the Government of Canada, and through the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, over $430,000 has been allocated to programs that support and empower youth in our community.

The objective is to assist the development of new or enhanced local and community-based strategies and initiatives that will address the impacts of violence on youth, specifically the conditions that contribute to a young person participating in criminal actions or behaviour.

Funding has been approved for:

• Land-based programing through Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol, which connects youth with holistic care based on Indigenous teachings.
• Planet Youth through the Porcupine Health Unit, which will implement an Icelandic prevention model to reduce substance use and enhance the overall well-being of young people.
• Emerging Trends through DIY Health and in collaboration with Northern College and the Go-Give Project, focused on relationship building through community outreach to improve access to non-emergency supports and address the social determinants of health.
• Timmins Youth Wellness Hub to expand and enhance physical and sports activities and rotational hubs; promote services and supports available at the hub for 12-25-year-old youth; work with community organizations to develop a neighbourhood walk program in downtown Timmins.
• Research and mentorship through the Timmins and Area Women in Crisis, which seeks to develop an accessible social enterprise venue in downtown Timmins; implement mentorship programs for youth with lived experience; and, conduct research into the driving factors of youth gang involvement with a focus on human trafficking.
• Support of Fierté Timmins Pride to create and provide resources for vulnerable youth; offer guidance and support for inclusive service delivery; and, develop peer groups and partnerships to promote acceptance, inclusivity, and understanding. Launching in 2024.
• Fund marketing through Timmins Victim Services for materials and presentations related to youth gun and gang violence for parents, caregivers, and local youth.

As a recipient of funding from the City of Timmins and Government of Canada, each service agency is committed to helping children, youth, and young adults who are at risk, lead lives free of crime and violence. Under the framework of the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, the funding partnerships help meet the priorities of increased youth engagement and increased safety and well-being for all residents.

Quotes:

“The funding provided by the Government of Canada and distributed through the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, will allow local agencies to create or enhance a variety of services and programs to address youth violence. We recognize that a multi-faceted approach is necessary, which is why we’ve agreed to support programs and initiatives that work independently, but produce a collaborative result. Agencies will be required to submit a formal progress report bi-annually, but are encouraged to share regular updates with the community.” - Meagan Baranyk – Community Strategies Coordinator

The City of Timmins will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) on Monday, October 2, 2023.

The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable:

• Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will be closed
• There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Monday, October 2 will be collected on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
• Deloro Landfill will be closed.
• Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on both Saturday, September 30 and Monday, October 2, 2023.

Please note that the Timmins Public Library and Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool are observing the day on Saturday, September 30 and will be open on Monday, October 2, 2023.

Timmins Transit will be running on Saturday, September 30 with a modified Sunday scheduled. Regular transit service is available on Monday.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:

Area:
• On Third Ave from Balsam St S to Birch St S
• On Birch St S from Third Ave to Algonquin Blvd.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 28, 2023, Immediately to 8:00PM

Even though the watermain break is currently isolated and pressures are back to normal. Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-colored water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the 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 color 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.

Ontario’s first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is Thursday, September 28, 2023. The Timmins Fire Department is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarm and be “saved by the beep.”

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is an initiative led by the Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal, in partnership with community stakeholders, agencies, and sponsors. Timmins is joining communities across the province on September 28 by asking everyone to take a minute to ensure that there are working smoke alarms installed in their home.

In 2022, there were 14 house fires in Timmins. So far this year, there have been 16 house fires and 28 people displaced. Being prepared to act in the event of a fire starts with regularly testing smoke alarms. To test a smoke alarm, press the test button located on the alarm and listen for three-beeps.

Smoke alarms have been legally required to be installed on every storey of a residence in Ontario since 2006, including vacation homes, cabins, trailers, RVs, and cottages. Landlords must also test smoke alarms annually, after the battery is replaced, and after every change in tenancy.

Be prepared to be "saved by the beep" with a working smoke alarm - it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.

For more information on Test Your Smoke Alarm Day, visit: http://savedbythebeep.ca/

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance activities affecting water quality in the Downtown Area.

Areas:
• Starting on Pine St. between Fifth Ave. to Second Ave.
• Third Ave. between Spruce St. S. to Balsam St. S

Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 26, 2023, from 11:00pm to 7:00am.

All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well as colored water and lower than normal water pressures.

 Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-colored water during the scheduled water maintenance. 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 color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.