Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of February 01, 2025 – February 07, 2025.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Areas being affected that will not have snow removal due to a plowing event and will be re-scheduled for a later date:
Day Shift South Porcupine– scheduled– Main St N, Moore St N, Legion St N, Crawford St N, Julie, Sony, Nadine
Disruption of snow removal operations as stated are due to a city-wide snow plowing event.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Friday, February 07 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
City Council has received the final draft of the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport 2022-2042 Airport Master Plan. The objective of the Airport Master Plan is to provide a long-term vision for the Airport that forecasts demand and activity, identifies opportunities and challenges, and recommends improvements for revenue generation and development. The plan was first initiated in 2022 and has undergone review and consultation before being presented to Council as a guiding document for future planning and investment.
The Timmins Victor M. Power Airport is a key economic driver, connecting Timmins and communities in the north, including the west coast of James Bay, to the rest of Canada and the world. The Airport’s ability to meet demand directly impacts the city’s success in facilitating business and trade. Reliable air service allows local business to expand and access new markets, and helps attract investment and development to Timmins. Air passenger traffic is projected to increase 1.1% per year over the life of the plan, with the potential to see approximately 277,000 passengers traveling through the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport annually by 2041. This increase would require upgrades or changes to the Airport’s infrastructure and facilities, including regulatory requirements based directly on passenger numbers.
“The airport’s operations contribute an estimated $90 million and $200 million, respectively, in gross domestic product (GDP) and total economic output to Ontario’s economy,” said Airport Manager Dave Dayment. “That only happens when the runways are open and planes are traveling in and out. You will see that number increase as the airport expands and passenger traffic grows. The Airport Master Plan makes a case for investment, from all levels of government, to support population, industry, and economic growth.”
A capital investment of $120 million over the next 20 years for airside and land use improvements is recommended, organized into short-term, medium-term, and long-term priorities. In the short-term, improvements to parking, equipment optimization, and façade upgrades could be balanced with initial planning for proposed commercial development. Medium-term costs could be directed towards expansion of the terminal building, car park, and airside elements. Long-term recommendations include runway extensions, lighting improvements, and final development of commercial lands south of the airport.
“Many of the recommendations would be contingent on the airport reaching key passenger and air travel milestones,” adds Dayment. “The Airport Master Plan provides a comprehensive look at where we are now and where we could go with the right strategy and investment.
View the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport Master Plan online at: https://bit.ly/4hqS2vm
Amanda Dyer
File No. Z-2025-01
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED CITY-INITIATED 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 26, 2025, 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. This is a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment.
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to eliminate off-street parking requirements for any residential use located on upper floors above main floor commercial uses in the General Commercial (EA-CG) Zone of the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100.
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.
Please note that the rights of third parties to appeal Zoning By-law Amendment decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal have been restricted under the Planning Act.
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 4th day of February, 2025.
Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), all written submissions, documents, deputations, correspondence, emails or other communications (including name and address) provided for, or at a public meeting, public consultation, or other public process are considered part of the public record. Please note that by submitting any of this information, consent is being provided to use and disclose this information as part of the Planning process.
David St.Onge
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, February 04, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -36 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
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, February 03, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -28 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
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From February 2, 2025 to February 6, 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, February 2, Starting 9:00 pm:
Riverside (Shirley to Government), Shirley, Moneta (Pine South to Railway)
Monday, February 3, Starting 9:00 pm:
Theriault, Jubilee, Ross
Tuesday, February 4, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins South: Commercial, Second Ave
Wednesday, February 5, Starting 9:00 pm:
Mountjoy, MacLean, Vimy
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From February 3, 2025 to February 7, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.
Monday, February 3, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Bartleman, Eyre, Churchill, Richelieu
Porcupine: Clement, Renison, Michener, Bergeron, Girdwood
Tuesday, February 4, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Cedar, Maple, Birch and Balsam (north of Jubilee to end of road) and Hendry
Porcupine: Spillenaar, Tyyne, Daniel, David, Grace
Wednesday, February 5, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Blahey Crt, Simone Crt, Rochedale, Dieppe
South Porcupine: Fern, Helmer, Hellen
Thursday, February 6, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Melrose, University, Reg Pope, Graye Cres
Friday, February 7, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Churches and Storefronts
South Porcupine: Main St N, Moore St N, Legion St N, Crawford St N, Julie, Sony, Nadine
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
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, January 31, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -33 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
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Thursday, January 30, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -25 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 Council has approved the 2025 taxation fund budget with a 3.43% increase over last year. The taxation fund budget outlines how the City will collect, spend, and invest funds to cover operating costs to maintain core services, and direct investment in capital.
The taxation fund budget is the City’s portion of the full municipal budget. This total is combined with approved budgets from the City’s Agencies, Boards, and Commissions (ABCs), MPAC property assessments, and provincial education rates to arrive at the final property tax rate for 2025. Council is expected to approve the 2025 tax rates by April.
2025 Operating Budget
The 2025 net operating budget is $38,758,611. The operating budget covers the cost of daily public services, such as maintenance of city roads, public transit, garbage collection, snow removal, and parks and arena maintenance.
2025 Capital Budget
The 2025 net capital budget is $12,253,418, with an 18.2% increase from last year. Capital funds support the creation, repair, or replacement of municipal assets that are required to deliver daily services to the community, including infrastructure like roads. This amount does not include capital expenses related to water and wastewater, which are approved as part of the separate utilities fund budget.
This year’s capital budget includes:
- $2.5 million for road repair through the City’s “grind and pave” program (offset with funding)
- $1.1 million for phase 2 of Mattagami boat launch upgrades, including lighting, parking lot expansion, furniture, and fixtures
- $2.5 million for the construction of a bus wash facility for Timmins Transit (offset with funding)
- $1.2 million for St. Jean storm repairs (partially offset with reserve funds)
Capital funds are also used for Golden Manor redevelopment and Connecting Link rehabilitation, with work being completed in 2025 from Crawford St. to Porcupine Bridge.
“The City’s approved portion of the municipal budget represents a balance between delivering quality core services today, and setting Timmins up for a productive and sustainable tomorrow. Council continues to direct record investments in road rehabilitation and on improving our public parks and spaces. You’ll see upgrades to the Hollinger Park concert fields, installation of a dedicated cricket pitch, and money invested back into our facilities and arenas. We are moving forward on subdivision development, with a focused strategy to build more housing capacity and plan for future growth. This is a budget that supports progress, while recognizing the immediate needs of the community, and I’m proud of the work that Administration and staff have done to help deliver a plan that works for Timmins” ~ Mayor Michelle Boileau
For more information on the 2025 budget, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/finance/city_budget_2025
Amanda Dyer
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