City Council has approved updates to the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Safety Improvement Grant. Business owners across Timmins, in all city wards, will be able to apply for a safety improvement grant of up to $7,500 to add safety features, like security cameras and fencing, to their business property.

Last night’s Council approval saw amendments to the current Community Improvement Plan Project Area, designating the entire City of Timmins as an improvement project area. This allows for changes under the Downtown Community Improvement Plan, specific to the Safety Improvement Grant, to expand the eligible business area and increase the maximum grant allowance.

"The recommendations approved for the City’s Downtown Community Improvement Plan – Safety Improvement Grant, are designed to give more business owners the opportunity to add security features like cameras, lighting, and fencing to their business properties," said Mayor Michelle Boileau. "Council understands that immediate social concerns have required that businesses increase security measures. There is a tangible cost to business owners arising from issues around homelessness and mental health and addictions. If we can provide assistance, through a simplified safety improvement grant process, and increase the amount of funding available, we can help mitigate some of this cost."

Once the mandatory appeal period is complete, businesses in commercial, industrial, institutional, or rural zones, and legally non-conforming commercial, industrial, or institutional businesses (excluding home-based businesses) on residentially zoned properties, can apply for a Safety Improvement Grant. Approved amendments also streamline the application process, eliminating the need for a second quote for proposed work and the “one time only” requirement. Businesses can continue to apply for a safety improvement grant, for multiple projects, up to a maximum grant amount of $7,500.

In addition, tenants leasing business space on a multi-tenant property will be able to apply for the Safety Improvement Grant, removing the limit of one application per property.

All other available grants under the Downtown Community Improvement Plan are subject to the Downtown Community Project Areas for Timmins, Schumacher, and South Porcupine.

City Council has approved changes to the Elderly Property Tax Assistance Credit, making the eligibility criteria consistent with the existing Low-Income Utility Rebate and raising the rebate amount available for qualified homeowners. The changes will simplify the application process and help more seniors and low-income earners stay in their homes.

Beginning in 2024, the Elderly Tax Assistance Credit will be renamed the Low-Income Tax Rebate and will require that homeowners:

• Be receiving social assistance within the year of application from one of the following:
  •  Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
  • Ontario Works Social Assistance
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Be a resident of the City of Timmins
• Occupy a single-family dwelling in the City of Timmins on which municipal property taxes or utilities have been levied
• Be assessed as the owner of the residential property for the entire current year of application

Council also voted to increase the rebate from $300 to $350 effective January 01, 2024. This is the first tax rebate increase since 2016. Eligible homeowners will be able to apply for both the Low-Income Tax Rebate and Low-Income Utility Rebate once per year.

“The cost of living was a common concern brought up at our recent public ward meetings across the city. Inflationary changes are making it difficult for Canadians to afford basic necessities. Council is committed to providing relief where and when we can. You have seen this strategy rolled out in recreation with free family and senior swims, and now, through a streamlined property tax and utility rebate program. As we head into the 2024 budget process, we are focused on bringing more value for the tax dollar. – Mayor Michelle Boileau


“The City’s rebate programs continue to be successful, but the Tax Department has found that the inconsistency in criteria between the existing Elderly Property Tax Assistance Credit and Low-Income Utility Rebate was causing some confusion for residents applying for credits. These changes will streamline the process and offer relief to more seniors and low-income earners. We want to make it simple and straightforward for homeowners to get the help they need.” – Natalie Moore, Director of Finance & Treasurer

In 2023, the City of Timmins has issued $66,330 in tax rebates and $28,700 in utility rebates. Homeowners can still apply for this calendar year before December 31, 2023. Information and applications can be found online at www.timmins.ca.

File No. Z-2023-08
5627-040-100-27900

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023, 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: George Westcott

Location: Plan M-21-S. Lot 39, Parcel 2063 WT, Whitney Township, City of Timmins (600 Haileybury Crescent)

The applicant is proposing to remove the Holding (h) provision as the subject lands will not be serviced with municipal water or sanitary sewer.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Residential Second Density – Holding (NA-R2-h) to General Commercial (EA-CG) in order to permit an auto repair garage in the existing storage garage.

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 18th day of October, 2023.

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.

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 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.

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/

File No. Z-2023-02

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 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.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to regulate storage containers within the City of Timmins. The following changes are proposed:

A storage container shall be used as an accessory building or structure in all zones subject to the following conditions:

Residential Zones - NA-R1, NA-R2, NA-R3, NA-RM1, NA-RM2, RD-WN, RD-MHP, RD-RE1 and RD-RE2

1. A storage container shall conform to the accessory building or structure requirements of the zone in which it is located.
2. A storage container shall require a peaked or sloped roof with a minimum six inch (6”) overhang and an exterior cladding such as vinyl, aluminum or wood type siding shall be installed over the exterior of the storage container.
3. The storage container can match the exterior finish and roof slope of the main building provided it conforms with the accessory building or structure requirements of the zone in which it is located.
4. A maximum of one (1) storage container per property.

Commercial Zones - EA-CG, EA-CH and EA-CR

1. A storage container shall conform to the accessory building or structure requirements for the zone in which it is  located.
2. A storage container may match the exterior appearance of the main building regarding roof slope and exterior finish or shall be painted a neutral colour without any markings (including letters, numbers, decals, stickers, symbols or rust) visible on the exterior or have vinyl, aluminum, or wood type siding on the exterior.
3. A maximum of two (2) storage containers per property.
4. Stacking shall not be permitted.

Institutional Zone – NA-IN

1.  A storage container shall conform to the accessory building or structure requirements for the zone in which it is located.
2. A storage container may match the exterior appearance of the main building regarding roof slope and exterior finish or shall be painted a neutral colour without any markings (including letters, numbers, decals, stickers, symbols or rust) visible on the exterior or have vinyl, aluminum, or wood type siding on the exterior.
3. A maximum of one (1) storage container per property.

Rural Zones – RD-RU, RD-OS, RD-HAZ

1. A storage container shall conform to the accessory building or structure requirements for the zone in which it is located.
2. A storage container may match the exterior appearance of the main building regarding roof slope and exterior finish or shall be painted a neutral colour without any markings (including letters, numbers, decals, stickers, symbols or rust) visible on the exterior or have vinyl, aluminum, or wood type siding on the exterior.
3. A maximum of one (1) storage container shall be permitted on property zoned as RD-OS and RD-HAZ.
4. A maximum of four (4) storage containers shall be permitted on property zoned as RD-RU.

In all Industrial Zones, Extractive Industrial Zone or lands used for a mineral mining operation, the storage container shall conform to the accessory building or structure requirements for the zone in which it is located.

A storage container shall be used exclusively for the storage of goods and materials and may not be used to accommodate work areas, shops, office uses, retail uses, showrooms or human habitation.

Where the area of the storage container is equal to 15 square metres (161.4 square feet) or greater, a building permit shall be required. Where the area of the storage container is less than 15 square metres (161.4 square feet), a “Small Accessory Structure Permit” shall be required from the City of Timmins By-Law Services Department.

The proposed amendment is general in nature and applies to various properties throughout the City of Timmins, therefore no key map has been provided in this notice.

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 14th day of September, 2023.

File Nos. OPA 2023-02 and Z-2023-06
Roll Number: 5627-050-060-00509

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Timmins will undertake a refinement to Schedule C1 –Natural and Human-made Hazards of the City of Timmins Official Plan and Schedule 14 of the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100, as per Section 4.14.1 of the City of Timmins Official Plan.

On November 28, 2019, the Mattagami Region Conversation Authority (MRCA) adopted updated flood plain mapping for the City of Timmins. The updated flood plain mapping identifies a portion of the subject lands that was previously in the flood plain as being reduced.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed technical amendment to the City of Timmins Official Plan is to allow for a refinement to Schedule C1 – Natural and Human-made Hazards of the City of Timmins Official Plan, specifically the regulatory flood line identified on the subject lands. The regulatory flood line that runs through the subject lands was approved as part of the City of Timmins Official Plan in 2010. The City of Timmins utilizes the MRCA flood plain mapping to identify flooding hazards in the Official Plan. The 2019 updated flood plain mapping identifies the subject lands as having a portion of the subject lands, that was previously in the flood plain, as being reduced.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed technical amendment to the City of Timmins Zoning By-Law 2011-7100, as amended, is as follows: Schedule 14 identifies a portion of the subject lands as being located in the Hazard Lands (RD-HAZ) zone. With the updated 2019 flood plain mapping, the portion of the subject lands that is in the flood plain has been reduced. The lands that are no longer in the flood plain will be zoned as Residential First Density (NA-R1), in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the City’s Zoning By-law and the existing land use on the remainder of the property.

The subject lands that are affected are located on Murray Street, consisting of one property:

• Tisdale Concession 3, Part of Broken Lot 11, Registered Plan 6R-8369, Part 1

As per Section 4.14.1 of City of Timmins Official Plan, notification to and consultation with the public is not required for technical amendments, however, notice of the proposed amendment are to be published in the newspaper and posted on the City of Timmins Website.

Additional information relating to the proposed technical Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment is available by contacting 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 14th day of September, 2023.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input concerning an amendment to the City of Timmins Downtown Community Improvement Plan in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.

THE PURPOSE of the proposed Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendment is to modify the Safety Improvement Grant Incentive Program by adding the follow policies to the Plan:

1. To designate the entire City of Timmins as a Community Improvement Plan Area for the Safety Improvement Grant Incentive Program except for: a) properties being utilized solely as residential dwellings; and b) a home based business operating as an accessory use within a residential dwelling and/or accessory building to a residential dwelling.
2. To increase the Safety Improvement Grant up to 75% of the approved improvements, to a maximum amount of $7,500.
3. One estimate will be required for the Safety Improvement Grant.
4. Businesses located in commercial, industrial, institutional or rural zones (with commercial, industrial or institutional uses) and legally non-conforming commercial, industrial or institutional uses on residentially zone properties will be eligible for the Safety Improvement Grant.
5. If there is more than one business located on a property, being operated by an owner or tenant(s), both the owner and tenant(s) may be eligible for the Safety Improvement Grant.
6. If a tenant or tenants relocate to another location on the subject property that was granted the Safety Improvement Grant or relocates to a new property, the tenant or tenants(s) cannot apply for the grant for five-years, from the previous approval date.

A key map has not been provided as this amendment applies to the entire City of Timmins as a Community Improvement Plan Area for the Safety Improvement Grant Incentive Program except for: a) properties being utilized solely as residential dwellings; and b) a home based business operating as an accessory use within a residential dwelling and/or accessory building to a residential dwelling.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed City of Timmins Downtown Community Improvement Plan 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 proposed amendment is adopted, 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 proposed amendment is adopted, 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 Downtown Community Improvement Plan 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 5th of September, 2023.

The City of Timmins will observe Labour Day on Monday, September 4, 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 Labour Day will be collected on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
• Deloro Landfill will be closed.
• There will be no Timmins Transit services
• The Timmins Public Library and Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed.
• The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool remains closed for annual maintenance.

Thank you and have a great long weekend.