Reduced load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers will come into effect on Monday, March 4, 2024 on specific highways and streets within the City of Timmins. By-law 2006-6275 governs load restrictions to protect our roads and highways during the spring thaw, when damage is most likely to happen. By-law 2006-6275 also provides a list of the applicable roads under Schedule A.
The City’s Public Works Dept. is now using the Ministry of Transportation’s Reduced Load Period (RLP) Table to determine the timing of reduced load restrictions. The table uses frost depth, moisture, and daily air temperatures to indicate when reduced load restrictions should be put in place and when they can be lifted. This ensures that the City’s road infrastructure is protected, while supporting the trucking and haulage industry by removed reduced load restrictions when appropriate.
Roads with reduced loads in effect will have signage posted. Learn more about the how the City is working to maintain our roads online at https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/roads_and_infrastructure.
Amanda Dyer
The flags at all municipal facilities have been lowered on Friday, March 1, 2024, to honour the death of Canada’s 18th prime minister, Brian Mulroney. He was 84.
“We remember a leader and statesman, one of Canada’s most prominent political figures, whose decisions as prime minister continue to have profound impact on our country,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “Mulroney was a visionary who believed that Canada could lead on climate change, reform trade, strengthen global relations, and champion human rights, at the time against apartheid in South Africa.
“The world will look back on his legacy over the coming days, on his commitment to public office, and the tough decisions he made to lead Canada forward. On behalf of the City of Timmins, I offer sincere condolences to the Mulroney family at this difficult time.” ~ Mayor Michelle Boileau
Flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of the memorial service.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a water main break in the following area:
Area:
• On Spooner Dr from Suzanne St to Lamminen Ave
Date & Time of Disruption:
• March 1, 2024 - Temporary water disruption 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience water service interruptions, low pressure, brown or rust-coloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured 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 colour 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.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Public Works is declaring the end of the Significant Weather Event effective Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. that was issued under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239).
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Becky Cashmore
Timmins City Council has approved a new vacant building by-law and registry to hold property owners accountable for managing their vacant properties.
By-law No. 2024-8929 will require property owners with buildings that have been vacant for more than 30 days, to register with the City of Timmins and confirm that the property is being maintained and is effectively protected from unauthorized entry, risk of fire, accident, or other danger, and is compliant with the City’s standard property by-laws and regulations.
The Vacant Building By-law was an idea brought forward by Council last October, after researching what other communities were doing to reduce empty and derelict buildings. Council believes that enforcement will help mitigate problems often associated with vacant properties such as garbage, graffiti, vandalism, and other public nuisances.
The cost of initial registration is $300 per property for one year, increasing to $600 if the vacant building has remained on the registry for 12 months. Property owners will also risk fines for a number of offences, including allowing the property to remain vacant for a period exceeding a year, failure to maintain insurance on the building, and failure to protect the building from unauthorized entry.
“The vacant building by-law and registry is designed to improve the condition, safety, and maintenance of empty buildings in the community, some of which have already raised concerns from neighbours and residents,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We would like to see property owners improve the state of their empty buildings for occupancy, or allow the space to be repurposed for housing infill or regeneration. This can be one more solution to improve access to affordable housing.”
The City’s Vacant Building By-law came into effect February 27, 2024. Property owners can contact Service Timmins for further information.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is issuing an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, February 29, 2024. Temperatures are expected to drop to -34 overnight (inclusive of wind chill) Risk of frost bite.
Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems. 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
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Thursday February 29th, 2024 at 12:01am.
Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city. Some areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during the daytime hours.
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 City of Timmins has closed all municipal arenas and the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool effective 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. All planned programming and activities are cancelled for this evening.
A Significant Weather Event called by the City's Public Works Department early Wednesday morning remains in effect. Motorists are encouraged to avoid all non-essential travel.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has closed all municipal arenas and the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool effective 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. All planned programming and activities are cancelled for this evening.
A Significant Weather Event called by the City's Public Works Department early Wednesday morning remains in effect. Motorists are encouraged to avoid all non-essential travel.
Amanda Dyer
The final downtown segment of the Connecting Link will begin with demolition of the overpass on Algonquin Blvd. E. Contractors are expected to mobilize the week of March 25 to start staging the area, with removal of the overpass beginning the first week of April. Dates are subject to change.
Once Stage 1 of construction begins, Algonquin Blvd. E. will be closed east of the Spruce Ave. intersection to just east of the overpass, with traffic being diverted on Brunette Rd., down Second Ave. to Mountjoy St. S. Removal of the overpass is expected to take two weeks. This year’s detour route will see temporary traffic lights added at both ends of Second Ave., but the stop signs at the intersections of Spruce and Balsam will remain in place.
“We worked with AECOM’s Transportation Department to revise last year’s detour and ensure the east and west stop signs on Second Ave. at Spruce and Balsam were not removed,” says Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “We’re confident this will not create any significant congestion along the detour route, but will certainly alleviate some of the concerns raised from last year.”
Stage 2 of construction will begin immediately following the demolition of the overpass. Algonquin Blvd. E. will be closed to all traffic from east of the Balsam St. intersection to west of Brunette Rd. Detour signs will be in place before Mountjoy St. for eastbound traffic.
“Algonquin Blvd. will remain open between Mountjoy and Balsam, but we’re trying to encourage motorists to plan their route, “adds Tam. “If you are bypassing the downtown, consider turning at Mountjoy. It will create less congestion at the point of construction and keep traffic moving.”
During construction, access to Service Timmins at City Hall will be from Cedar St. N. via a temporary pedestrian walkway to the main entrance. A pedestrian crossing will also be maintained across Algonquin Blvd. that will shift around the active construction area as work progresses. It’s important that residents obey signs and traffic controls to keep themselves and contractors safe at all times.
The City’s Engineering Dept. is also working with the local snowmobile club to minimize disruption to what has already been a short season. While the City anticipates that work will begin at the end of March, plans can change. Residents can sign up to receive Connecting Link updates directly at: www.timmins.ca/our_services/news_and_alerts/subscribe-to-city_news-alerts.
Work is also confirmed this summer for both bridges along the Connecting Link. Porcupine River Bridge and Mattagami River Bridge will be rehabilitated with temporary lane reductions beginning sometime in May. Contractors will begin site preparation in late March, which includes installing netting underneath the Porcupine River Bridge to deter nesting birds.
For more information on the Connecting Link, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/connecting_links.
Amanda Dyer
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