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Notice of Blasting Operations - Connecting Link Construction 2022

Please be advised that contractors will start controlled blasting in the Connecting Link construction zone beginning Monday, Sept. 12. 2022. Blasting will be on-going until further notice and will occur Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm.

Controlled blasting is being done to remove bedrock from pipe trenches located from Preston Ave. moving west towards Mountjoy St. This is to facilitate continued installation of underground infrastructure along Algonquin Blvd.

Noise and vibration in the area are to be expected. Contractors will work to control dust from blasting activities.

Controlled blasting is being done to remove bedrock from pipe trenches located from Preston Ave. moving west towards Mountjoy St. This is to facilitate continued installation of underground infrastructure along Algonquin Blvd.

Businesses and residents in the area have been notified by contractors.

We appreciate your continued patience as we work towards project completion.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Sep 09, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Mattagami River Boat Launch Piers closed Sept. 12 - 13, 2022

Please be advised that the Mattagami River Boat Launch piers will be closed to public use on September 12 and 13, 2022.

This is to accommodate an engineering inspection.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Sep 09, 2022 at 9:10 AM

City of Timmins Offers Condolences with the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

The flags at Timmins City Hall and all municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her passing earlier today at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

“The City of Timmins joins the rest of Canada in mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and offers our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and the United Kingdom,” said Mayor Kristin Murray. “We stand at a moment of great transition as we remember and honour Canada’s Queen. We will prepare a book of condolence at City Hall where members of the community are invited to record their own condolences for the Royal Family.”

Flags will remain lowered to half mast until the Sunday following Her Majesty’s official funeral. Mayor and council will observe a moment of silence to honour The Queen at the next council meeting held on September 13, 2022.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Sep 08, 2022 at 1:54 PM

Timmins Turns Orange in Honour of Truth and Reconciliation

The City of Timmins’ Orange the City campaign shines bright this September. Shades of orange cast the city in a warm glow to acknowledge the past and present treatment of Indigenous peoples ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

Once again, our orange transit bus will carry the City’s Every Child Matters logo to encourage the community to pause and reflect on the importance of reconciliation. All city-owned electronic billboards will be lit up with the City’s Every Child Matters logo and the McIntyre Headframe will glow orange as of September 19. The community is also welcome to attend the official flag raising for National Truth and Reconciliation Day, held at City Hall on September 19th at 10:30 a.m.

“The Orange the City campaign was created by the City’s Indigenous Advisory Committee to recognize the legacy of the residential school system and how it continues to impact Indigenous families and communities today,” says Mayor Kristin Murray. “Though our actions today cannot erase the trauma of the past, we can foster understanding and support activities that work towards reconciliation.”

In 2021, City Council passed a resolution to officially recognize events during the year that are of cultural significance to the Indigenous community. The timing of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is significant because this season was typically when children were removed from their homes to residential schools.

Consider wearing an orange shirt on September 30 and sharing the story of the day’s significance. When purchasing your orange shirt, consider buying from a local Indigenous store or organization.

For more information, visit the City of Timmins’ Indigenous Relations and Inclusion page at timmins.ca.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Sep 08, 2022 at 10:06 AM

**UPDATED** Lonergan Blvd. Road Closure - Sept. 6-9, 2022

**UPDATED**

Lonergan Blvd. will be closed between Airport Rd. and Suzanne St. from Tuesday, Sept. 6 to Friday, Sept. 9. Local traffic only. The closure has been extended by one day.

Work will include the removal of two shoring boxes within the construction zone.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Sep 07, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Notice to Electors - 2022 Municipal Election

Notice to all electors in the City of Timmins. An election will be held in the City of Timmins on Monday, October 24, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to elect persons to the following offices:

School Board Trustees

4 English Language Separate School Trustees to be elected at large for the English Separate District School Board (Northeastern Catholic District School Board).

3 English Language Public School Trustees to be elected at large for the English Public District School Board (District School Board Ontario North East).

3 French Language Separate School Trustees to be elected at large for the French Separate District School Board (Conseil Scolaire Catholique de District des Grandes Rivieres).

2 French Language Public School Trustees to be elected at large for the French Public District School Board (Conseil Scolaire Public du Nord-Est de l'Ontario).

Council

Mayor - elected at large

Ward 1 - 1 councillor

Ward 2 - 1 councillor

Ward 3 - 1 councillor

Ward 4 - 1 councillor

Ward 5 - 4 councillors

Online Voting:

Online voting is a one-step process. Online votes can be cast from October 11 to October 24, 2022 at www.timmins.ca

Need help with online voting? Call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331

Kiosks for Online Voting are available October 11 to October 23, 2022 at the following locations:

Clerk's Department, City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. E., Timmins
Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. until non and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Timmins Public Library, 320 Second Ave., Timmins
During Library operating hours. Please contact 705-360-2623

C.M. Shields Public Library, 99 Bloor Ave., South Porcupine
During Library operating hours. Please contact 705-360-2600 ext. 8590

Timmins Museum and National Exhibition Centre, 325 Second Ave., Timmins
Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. until non and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Staff will be available to assist voters at all locations. Do not wait until the last minute on election day to cast your vote. Should there be any technical issues on election day, time will not be extended.

Polling Locations:

Election Day is Monday, October 24, 2022. Polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ward 1 (Poll 101) - Renaissance Public School Gym, 301 Shirley St., Timmins

Ward 2 (Poll 201) - Maurice Laundry Community Centre, 66 Main St., South Porcupine

Ward 3 (Poll 301) - Schumacher Public School, 64 Croatia Ave., Schumacher

Ward 4 (Poll 401) - Whitney Arena Hall, Hwy. 101 E., Porcupine

Ward 5 (4 locations):

Poll 501 - Timmins Centennial Public School, 545 Wilcox St., Timmins

Poll 502 - Ecole Secondaire Theriault, 341 Theriault Blvd., Timmins

Poll 503 - Pinecrest Public School, 542 Toke St., Timmins

Poll 504 - Timmins Museum, 325 Second Ave., Timmins

Election Day - Special Polls

Special 1 (2 locations)

Poll 202 - Spruce Hill Lodge, 200 Bruce Ave., South Porcupine

Poll open 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Poll 509 - St. Mary's Gardens, 225 Fifth Ave., Timmins

Poll open 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Special 2 (2 locations)

Poll 102 - Extendicare Timmins, 62 St. Jean Ave., Timmins

Poll open 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Poll 506 - Golden Manor Auditorium, 481 Melrose Blvd., Timmins

Poll open 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Special 3 (2 locations)

Poll 508 - The Walford Retirement Home, 750 Tamarack St., Timmins

Poll open 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Poll 505 - Georgian Residence, 455 Cedar St. N.

Poll open 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

School Board Trustee - October 24, 2022 between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

1. Moosonee: Town hall, 5th First St., Moosonee

Election for English Separate and French Separate

2. Foleyet: Town Hall, 25 Sherry Ave., Foleyet

Elections for English Separate, English Public, French Separate and French Public

3. Gogama: Renaissance Public school gymnasium, 301 Shirley St., Timmins

Elections for English Separate, English Public, French Separate and French Public

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Sep 06, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Denise St. Road Closure - September 6

Please be advised that Denise St. will be closed between Morandin Ave. and Martin Ave. starting Tuesday, September 6 until Friday, September 23, 2022.

This is to facilitate continued work on the Denise St. resurfacing project, which includes full asphalt and curb removal, re-shaping of granular material to improve drainage, widening of the road, new curbs, and new asphalt.

Residents along this portion of Denise St. can continue to leave their garbage and recycling bins curbside. Contractors will ensure bins are accessible for waste pick-up.

Learn more about the Denise St. project: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works/2022_capital_works/denise_st__resurfacing

Thank you for your cooperation.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Sep 01, 2022 at 10:20 AM

Connecting Link - Update for August 30, 2022

Connecting Link update for August 30, 2022. Crews are currently working on the intersection at Preston St. All new infrastructure at Preston St. and Algonquin Blvd. is complete. Crews will start the disinfection procedure on the new watermain system this week. Hydro One will be moving services from old utility poles to new poles within the work zone. Once this is complete, the old utility poles will be removed and crews will complete the subdrains and start preparing for curb and sidewalk installation from just east of Theriault Blvd. to Preston St.

Work in the Beer Store parking lot has been finished and paving is being scheduled.

As we head towards the Mountjoy intersection, we are expecting to hit bedrock and may have to blast. You can see some of the existing rock formation on Algonquin by the Senator Hotel. A pre-blast survey has been completed by the contractor with all area businesses and residents in the area.

Finally, with the downpour we got last night, crews had some minor pumping of the excavation site this morning, but it won’t have impact on work progress.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Aug 30, 2022 at 1:06 PM

Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool Closed for Annual Maintenance ~ August 27 to September 11

NOTICE: The Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool will be closed from August 27 to September 11 for our annual maintenance shutdown. Projects include paint, tile repair, pool cleaning, and more.

Public swims will resume on Monday, September 12 (Private lessons begin September 11)

The office will remain open Monday to Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm.

We'd like to thank our staff for an amazing summer - because of your hard work and dedication, 350 people have had the privilege of learning to swim. Well done team!

Click here for the new Fall 2022 swim schedule.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Aug 29, 2022 at 3:42 PM

Understanding Your Water Meter: Maintenance, Repair, and Consumption

A water meter is a device that measures the amount of water used in a building that is supplied by the public water supply system. In Timmins, commercial and industrial property owners are required to install a water meter. Residential property owners can also choose to install a water meter. For residents with a large number of rooms, there can be potential benefit from being on a water meter if there is careful water consumption.

Water meters are purchased by the property owner through Service Timmins. Installation, maintenance and repair of the water meter is the responsibility of the property owner and must be carried out by a contractor approved by the City. No adjustments or reductions can be made to your water bill due to excessive water usage. Small home repair concerns like a leaking or running toilet, leaking faucets, leaking washing machine or dishwasher can have a dramatic impact on a property owner’s quarterly water bill.

It’s important to ensure an installed water meter is working correctly and that any repairs, like a leaking outdoor faucet, are made quickly. For property owners with rental units on a water meter system, it is particularly important that tenants practice sensible water use and communicate any potential water concerns quickly so that repairs can be made.

Finally, metered water is read and billed quarterly. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that their water meter is accessible and can be clearly read.

There are numerous potential benefits to having or installing a water meter. Water meters can help property owners be more accountable for water consumption; they can lead to better leak detection and repair; they can result in more accurate water bills; and, they can help reduce daily water usage, which is good for the environment.

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3e8Td77

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Aug 29, 2022 at 2:57 PM

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