City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of a watermain break at the McIntyre Community Centre. The arena, including the McIntyre Coffee Shop, are closed effective immediately.
Hockey games scheduled at the McIntyre Arena as part of the Porcupine Minor Hockey Association’s Winter Classic Hockey Tournament are being moved to other arenas. Check the Porcupine Minor Hockey Association’s page for updated locations: https://sites.google.com/pmhahockey.com/pmha/tournaments
An update on repairs and completion will be provided as soon as possible.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair in the following area:
Area
Legion Dr. from Powell to Shamrock.
Time of Disruption
Effective immediately. Estimated time of completion is 6:00 p.m. on January 25, 2025.
Homeowners will experience low water pressure, brown or rust-coloured water, and loss of water during the repair.
It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are complete, 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.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work.
Amanda Dyer
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From January 26 to January 30, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below.
Sunday, January 26, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Algonquin (Brunette to Bridge), Wilson, Moneta (Railway to Cedar).
Monday, January 27, Starting 9:00 pm:
South Porcupine: Golden (Legion to Evans), Bruce (Legion to Lakeview), Crawford (Golden to Shamrock), Main (Strachan to Shamrock), Powell (Legion to Crawford).
Tuesday, January 28, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Riverside (Bridge to Shirley), Airport road bridge, Laforest bridge.
Wednesday, January 29, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Riverside (Shirley to Government), Shirley
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From January 27, 2025 to January 31, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.
Monday, January 27, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Elm (Second to dead end), Maple (Second to dead end), Birch (Second to Moneta).
South Porcupine: Huot, Front, O’Brian, Broadway, Powell (Crawford to Huot).
Tuesday, January 28, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Hemlock (Fifth to Eighth), Tamarack (Fifth to Eighth), Spruce (Sixth to Ninth).
South Porcupine: Moore, Quebec, Strachan.
Wednesday, January 29, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: First (Mountjoy to Pine), Balsam (First to Ogden), Cedar (Kirby to Ogden).
Porcupine: Lawrence, Viola, Ferguson, Eric Cres.
Thursday, January 30, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Fifth (Cedar to Mountjoy), Elm (Fifth to Ninth), Maple (Fifth to Ninth).
Friday, January 31, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Churches and Storefronts.
Porcupine: Clement, Renison, Michener, Bergeron, Girdwood.
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.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
Day Operation:
Snow removal is never done in the area where Waste Collection 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 is issuing an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, January 23, 2025. Temperature is expected to drop to -39 overnight inclusive of wind chill.
Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin.
People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair in the following area:
Jubilee Ave. West from Rae St. N. to Melrose.
Time of Disruption:
Effective immediately. Estimated time of completion is 4:00 a.m. on January 22, 2025.
Homeowners will experience low water pressure, brown or rust-coloured water, and loss of water during the repair.
It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are complete, 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.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work.
Amanda Dyer
City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair in the following areas:
Areas
Norman St. from Park Ave. to Paul St., including all homes north of Paul St. on Norman.
Vanier St. from Norman St. to Center St.
Time of Disruption
Effective immediately. Estimated time of completion is 4:00 p.m. on January 18, 2025.
Homeowners will experience short-term loss of water, low water pressure, or brown or rust-coloured water during the repair.
It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are complete, 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.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Saturday, January 18 at 12:01am. and is anticipated to last all day and may continue into the evening.
Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city.
We would also like to remind the public that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect. 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.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.
Public Works Department
Becky Cashmore
The snowmobile crossing on Algonquin Blvd. E. adjacent to Hollinger Park has been activated. The crossing makes up half of the new traffic light installation that allows pedestrians and snowmobiles to cross Algonquin Blvd. E. safely, and provides dedicated left turns for vehicles exiting KFC.
The traffic lights and dual crossings were added as a solution for safe trail access for snowmobiles, following the removal of the Algonquin overpass in early 2024. Separate crossings for snowmobiles and pedestrians are in place for safety, with mounted buttons installed for rider access. The snowmobile crossing connects to an approved trail through Hollinger Park and Water Tower Rd.
Please refer to the Timmins Snow Mobile Club for information on trail access.
For more information on approved municipal street access and rider regulations, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/snowmobiling.
Amanda Dyer
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From January 19 to January 24, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below.
Sunday, January 19, Starting 9:00 pm:
Third, Second, Balsam- Sixth to Kirby
Monday, January 20, Starting 9:00 pm:
Schumacher Hwy- 655 to Carium, Algonquin- 655 to Brunette, James, Toke
Tuesday, January 21, Starting 9:00 pm:
Ross, Jubilee, Lafleur Bridge
Wednesday, January 22, Starting 9:00 pm:
Birch- Sixth to Second, Maple- Sixth to Second, Elm- Sixth to Second
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From January 20, 2025 to January 24, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.
Monday, January 20, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Patricia (North of Ross), Hart (North of Ross), Gordon, Diane, Murray
South Porcupine: William, Cecil, Essa
Tuesday, January 21, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Quartz, George, Jade, Melrose
Schumacher: Father Costello, Grant, Croatia
Wednesday, January 22, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Harmony, Leone, Kay, Murdoch, Cherry, Empire.
South Porcupine: Dome, Shamrock, Bloor
Thursday, January 23, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Hemlock (Eighth to Brousseau), Tamarack (Eighth to Brousseau), Roche, Spruce (Ross to Brousseau), Hendry.
Schumacher: Dwyer, Hollinger Lane, Les Hall, Fourth Ave, Vipond
Friday, January 24, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins : Churches and Storefronts.
Schumacher: Aura Lake, Battochio, Templeton, Boundary, Lionscrest
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.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
Day Operation:
Snow removal is never done in the area where Waste Collection 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
Timmins City Council has approved a new Short-Term Accommodation By-law that will provide municipal oversight on properties used for short-terms stays. The popularity of vacation rental services has grown, with home owners renting out their residence, or part of their residence, for periods of less than 28 consecutive days. A quick search online shows apartments, cottages, homes, and guesthouses throughout Timmins as available.
By-law 2025-9085 is effective January 14, 2025, and requires that all short-term accommodations be licensed in Timmins as a business.
This means that properties being used for short-term accommodation, different from a hotel or bed and breakfast, will need to follow the City’s property and occupancy standards, health and safety regulations, and begin collecting the Municipal Transient Accommodation Tax (MAT).
“The benefit of a regulated short-term rental policy cannot be understated,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “With housing availability being a concern, we would like to encourage property owners to consider long-term rental agreements over short-term stays, but if they are renting out space for shorter stays, we also want to make sure that they follow our property standards and that the space is safe and maintained. This is important to both neighbouring property owners and temporary guests.
“We also have an opportunity to increase available MAT funding by having the tax collected on short-term rental accommodations. This means more potential funding for profit and not-for-profit tourism initiatives. We can further support important programs, like outreach services and the City’s Safety Improvement Grant, which are directly funded through the municipal portion of MAT revenues.”
Individuals with short-term rental properties can register with Service Timmins.
Review By-law 2025-9085: https://bit.ly/3PzRabk
Amanda Dyer
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