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Effective immediately, the Timmins Fire Department has issued a city-wide fire ban. This is due to a lack of precipitation and extreme dry conditions. The fire ban is in effect until further notice and includes all areas within the City limits. The fire ban means that no burning or open flame is allowed. All burning permits have been suspended and Service Timmins has ceased issuing burning permits at this time.

This means:
• No campfires
• No burning in outdoor fireplaces
• No burning in outdoor fire pits
• No incinerator burning
• No brush or slash pile burning

Any person setting an open-air fire will be responsible and liable for costs and possibly fined. For more information, please call the Timmins Fire Department at 705-360-2626.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On May 31, 2023 at 12:37 PM
  
The last Kashechewan First Nation evacuees left Timmins today after more than five weeks sheltering from a precautionary evacuation due to flooding on the Albany River.

As a result, Timmins is ending the State of Emergency declared on April 14, which allowed the City to access additional resources and provincial aid.

Timmins’ ability to respond quickly and effectively to help aid evacuees is due to Stronger Together, a team of local and First Nation leads whose preparedness comes from the cooperation of community partners, First Nation partnerships, and local service agencies and first responders.

“Through Stronger Together’s mobilization efforts, we were able to provide evacuees with a number of services and social supports,” says Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Berny Stansa. “It is a time of emergency and it does take the coordinated response of a community to pull this off. We’re happy that our Kashechewan guests are now able to return home.”

With the last flight departed for Kashechewan, the Stronger Together team will begin to reflect on the last month’s operations and experiences.

“Our team members and First Nation leads will meet and participate in a sharing circle,” says Stronger Together’s Ryan Verreault. “It’s a cultural activity that allows us to debrief and share experiences, both good and bad, to identify areas of improvement for next time.”

The likelihood of a “next time” is almost certain, but the City of Timmins and Stronger Together are ready to assist with a model of evacuation management designed to strengthen the City’s First Nation partnerships and empower First Nation communities to take an active role throughout the evacuation process.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On May 23, 2023 at 10:32 AM
  

The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable over the Victoria Day Long Weekend (May 20-22):

  • Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Centre will be closed on Victoria Day (Monday, May 22)
  • There will be no household waste and recycling collection on Victoria Day. Monday’s collection will be completed on Tuesday, May 23
  • Deloro Landfill will be closed on Victoria Day
  • There will be no Timmins Transit services on Victoria Day
  • The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on Victoria Day
  • Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed on Victoria Day
  • The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will be closed on Victoria Day

For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

 

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On May 18, 2023 at 3:06 PM
  
Council’s $4 million dollar increase to the City’s “grind and pave” budget means that roads like Riverpark and Vimy have been added to this year’s asphalt contract. The City has agreed to spend $5.7 million with Miller Paving Ltd. to complete asphalt repair on 9 kilometres of roadway; 5 kilometres of surface treatment on rural roads; pulverizing and surface treatment of Government Rd. N.; pavement restoration of three municipal parking lots; paving of the Timmins Cemetery expansion; and, asphalt restoration along Crawford St. N. following the installation of new watermain.

The original plan, which called for approximately 4 kilometres of full-width road rehabilitation, was expanded with the added investment to include roads that were under some public scrutiny.

“Vimy Ave. and Riverpark Rd. are welcome additions to the list,” says Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “We’ve worked with feedback from City Council and from local residents to expedite repairs to a number of streets throughout the city. Riverpark Rd. needs rehabilitation after water infrastructure work over the winter and Vimy Ave. has served as a detour route, with increased traffic, for the last two seasons of Connecting Link construction.”

The City bases its “grind and pave” priorities on feedback from internal departments like Public Works and from a 2019 Roads Needs Study, which has ranked roads based on a Pavement Condition Index (PCI).

“The amount of roadway that can be completed is largely dependent on budget and cost drivers like labour and material costs,” adds Tam. “During this year’s budget deliberations, it was identified that asphalt prices had increased by 27.5% and nearly doubled asphalt prices for municipalities in the GTA. Council’s commitment to investing in the yearly roads program is necessary to maintain our road network.”

Sections of Vipond Rd., Goldmine Rd., Victoria Ave, Wilson Ave., Park Ave., and MacLean Dr. have also been added to the list, which is available online at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works/2023_capital_works.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On May 18, 2023 at 1:25 PM
  
City Council has provided direction on the City’s annual residential Spring Clean-up Program. Tipping fees at the Deloro Landfill Site will be waived between Monday, May 29 and Friday, June 9, 2023 and the “Spring” Clean-up program will be postponed until a later date. Public Works has been asked to carry out the clean-up and is expected to present an implementation plan to City Council.

The City’s annual program allows residents to set out bulky waste curbside over a specified period in late May or early June. The City will now waive residential tipping fees at the Deloro Landfill site over a similar time period starting May 29, but Council was clear that the program is a core service and canceling it isn’t an option.

“The City did receive two outside tenders to complete work,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “The tender received, that followed the scope of work required, was 609% higher than last year’s contract. Public Works will now be responsible for delivering the program and will provide Council with a plan on when this will be done and how it will work in conjunction with regular waste and recycling collection.”

Residents who have already placed bulk waste curbside are asked to remove it. No waste is to be placed curbside without confirmation of the program and applicable collection dates.

“Moving the clean-up to later in the year is actually a benefit to City road maintenance operations,” adds Krcel. “This will allow us to work on street sweeping and line painting without the additional hazard of bulky curbside waste.”
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On May 18, 2023 at 10:52 AM
  

The City of Timmins Traffic Department is providing an update on line painting for bike lanes and traffic disruptions on Theriault Blvd. and Jubilee Ave. The City will begin line painting of the centre turn lane lines on Jubilee Ave. by the end of the month, followed by the centre yellow dividing line on Theriault Blvd., and the white skip dividing lines and bike lanes. Once the bike lane solid white lines are painted, traffic crews will paint the bike symbols within the bike lanes.

Bike lanes installed in the conflict zones on Theriault Blvd. and Jubilee (areas where vehicles cross, merge with, or diverge from a lane of traffic) will have the bike lane dividing lines and bike symbols painted white. Public Works has decided to pause on reinstalling the green thermoplastic surface at this time. The Traffic Dept. is currently researching alternative pavement marking products that will work best with our weather, road maintenance activities, and road conditions. The white bike lane lines and symbols comply with the provincial standards in the Ontario Traffic Manual – Book 18 – Cycling Facilities.

The City’s road stripe painting truck is currently undergoing annual maintenance ahead of a busy season. Line painting is dependent the completion of street sweeping, weather, temperature and humidity to ensure the paint adheres to the road surface and dries quickly. Line painting operations are a seasonal task. The line paint we use between May 1 and October 15 is required to be water-based to protect the environment and public health from the effects of air pollution by reducing Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions.

The City of Timmins appreciates your patience and cooperation as crews work around the city to maintain our roads and active transportation network. For more information on the use of bike lanes and cycling in Timmins, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/cycling/bike_lanes.

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On May 12, 2023 at 2:50 PM
  

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins, at its meeting on May 16, 2023, will consider passing a by-law under Section 36(4) of the Planning Act to effect the removal of a Holding Provision (H) from the zoning on land described as

Concession 2, Part Lot 8, Registered Plan 6R-8655, Part 2, Mountjoy Township

The subject lands do not have a municipal address assigned.

The subject lands are designated as Employment Area in the City of Timmins Official Plan and zoned Highway Commercial – Holding (EA-CH-h) in accordance with the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100. The removal of the Holding Provision (H) is required to facilitate the construction of eight, 892 square metre self-storage warehouse buildings, in a phased approach.

The removal of the Holding Provision (H) is permitted in accordance with Section 4.2 of the City of Timmins Official Plan.

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 27th day of April, 2023.

Property Location on Riverside Drive

Posted by David St.Onge  On Apr 28, 2023 at 2:41 PM
  
City Council has approved a second segment of Connecting Link construction this summer, which means the west end of Timmins will be getting a sidewalk along a busy stretch of Riverside Dr.

The unanimous approval to move forward with rehabilitation of Segment 2 of the Connecting Link, will see work completed west of the Shirley St. intersection to Government Rd. In addition to stripping existing pavement, grading and compacting the base, and re-applying a fresh layer of asphalt, work will include installation of a cement sidewalk between Shirley St. and the Government Rd. intersection.

This stretch of Riverside Dr. has been a topic of conversation, with increased foot traffic running between the Timmins Square retail mall and the busy Walmart corner. A sidewalk will improve safety and make accessing commercial properties along Riverside Dr. more accessible.

Motorists can expect lane reductions as construction work moves north and south, with possible congestion, but no lengthy road closures. Commercial vehicle trucks will still use the Shirley St. turn to connect with the standard truck detour along Laforest Rd.

This is the second stretch of the Connecting Link being completed this summer. Additional funding from the province’s Ministry of Transportation means that the work schedule has been moved up. Road closures for Segments 6 and 7 are already in place along Algonquin Blvd. west of Elm St. and east of Preston St.

For more information on Connecting Link construction, visit www.timmins.ca/connecting_link.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 26, 2023 at 1:50 PM
  
Porcupine River Bridge replacement was a priority at last night’s City Council meeting. Council approved an initial $331,939 on the final design and construction contract for the bridge. In this next phase, all design work will be completed and all necessary approvals obtained before bridge construction begins in 2024.

The Porcupine River Bridge was shut down due to safety concerns in November 2021, after engineers determined that the structure was unsafe for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. In early August 2022, Council directed Administration to focus on replacing the bridge, rather than explore a permanent detour.

Once the final design and approvals are in place, bridge construction will still need to be tendered and the contract to initiate work next year will come back to City Council for approval.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 26, 2023 at 1:33 PM
  
Timmins Youth Connect is a new way for youth 13-21 to connect directly with the City of Timmins and each other. Administered by the City of Timmins as part of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (the Plan), the goal of Timmins Youth Connect is to work with local youth so that they feel empowered to speak up and create positive change at home, at school, and in Timmins.

While Timmins Youth Connect is part of a larger strategy to prioritize a youth-focused community, the direction of Timmins Youth Connect is entirely up to the participants. The City offers support and structure, but all topics of discussion, group activities, and communication are decided by youth who are looking for a way to be heard.

“The Plan identified that an increasing number of youth are dealing with anxiety, bullying, chronic absenteeism, and mental health concerns,” says Meagan Baranyk, Community Strategies Coordinator. “When we begin to look at upstream solutions for some of our most pressing social issues, we need to start by engaging with our children and young adults.”

Timmins Youth Connect began as a series of informal discussions, fueled by pizza, and coordinated by the City’s Community Strategies Coordinator. Youth can join the monthly discussions at any time. No RSVP is required. A dedicated Instagram page has also been set up by youth, for youth, to communicate meeting dates, fun giveaway’s, and information that is relevant to the group.

“Many of the issues that plague adult residents are experienced by youth and young adults,” adds Baranyk. “We want to establish a clear line of communication between youth and decision-makers in the community, but without dictating how that has to happen. This is very much an opportunity for youth to get involved in their community and determine the best way to contribute.”

For more information on Timmins Youth Connect, visit https://www.timmins.ca/find_or_learn_about/community_safety_and_well-_being/youth_engagement.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 26, 2023 at 9:58 AM
  
The flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast on Sunday, May 7 in honour of Ontario Police Memorial Day.

“Timmins Police Service joins our colleagues from across the province in honouring Ontario’s fallen police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty,” says Timmins Police Chief Daniel Foy. “The heroism of each officer came from a life committed to the protection and service of their respective communities. We thank them for their courage, humanity, and bravery in defending justice and order.”
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 25, 2023 at 10:38 AM
  
The flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, April 28 in honour of the National Day of Mourning, also known as Workers’ Day of Mourning.

The National Day of Mourning is dedicated to the memory of those who have lost their lives in a workplace tragedy, and to acknowledge the impact of work-related injury and illness.

The City of Timmins is committed to providing our employees with a healthy and safe workplace. Through our Health and Safety Department, we work dutifully to train, enforce, standardize, and ensure that safety protocols are in place that prevent both physical and mental injury and illness.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 24, 2023 at 2:49 PM
  
Motorists can prepare to detour for Connecting Link construction starting Tuesday, April 25. The City’s contractor is in town this week staging traffic controls for two detours that will divert vehicles off Algonquin Blvd.

Algonquin Blvd. will be closed to all traffic east of Waterloo Rd. and west of Elm St. with a small section from Preston St. closed to local traffic only. Motorists should be prepared to stop at temporary traffic lights and/or stop signs along each detour route.

A temporary 4-way stop will be in place at the intersection of Theriault Blvd. and Vimy Ave. and a temporary 3-way stop will be added at the intersection of Vimy Ave. and Mountjoy St. N. Temporary traffic lights will be used along the southerly route on Cameron St. S. at Commercial Ave. and on Commercial Ave. at Mountjoy S. Cameron St. S. and Wilson Ave. will remain the regular 4-way stop.

Commercial motor vehicles will continue to use the standard truck detour from Shirley St. to Lafleur Dr. and onto Laforest Rd. before connecting with Hwy. 655. A temporary speed reduction of 50 km/h is in effect along Airport Rd. from Laforest Rd. through the area of the Kraft Creek Bridge.

This year’s Connecting Link construction will see work from segment 6 completed through the Mountjoy intersection, before work on segment 7 begins. The Mountjoy intersection will be re-opened to traffic before crews start on the next section extending to Cedar St. Once again, work includes full-depth reconstruction of the roadway, replacement of underground services like water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer, and pole relocation. This is the second year of the three-year plan to prioritize the downtown Connecting Link route.

Sign up for Connecting Link updates and stay up-to-date on the latest construction news.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 18, 2023 at 2:33 PM
  
Effective Monday, April 17, the Deloro Landfill Site will return to regular summer hours.

The Deloro Landfill will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Summer hours at the Tisdale Transfer Site began April 14, and are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Summer hours at the German Township Landfill Site begin May 1, and are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

For easy-to-access information on how to properly dispose of various items, download the Timmins Recyclepedia app online at Timmins.ca. You will also receive service alerts, disruptions and more directly to your phone.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 17, 2023 at 12:26 PM
  
The City of Timmins will host approximately 475 evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation, following a precautionary evacuation of the First Nations community due to flooding on the Albany River. Flights will begin arriving early next week.

The City of Timmins has declared a State of Emergency as a preventive measure to allow for the quick mobilization of municipal support and personnel if required. Upon arrival, all evacuees will be processed and situated by the Stronger Together team before being transported to the Ramada Inn and Microtel Inns and Suites for temporary lodging.

The City of Timmins, in conjunction with Stronger Together, is working with the Provincial Emergency Response Organization (PEOC), Indigenous Service Canada (ISC), Kashechewan leadership, along with community partners and service agencies, to ensure residents of Kashechewan have the support and resources they need while in Timmins.

We ask that motorists traveling along Riverside Drive in the vicinity of Ramada Inn and Microtel Inns and Suites watch for increased pedestrian traffic starting next week.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 14, 2023 at 3:02 PM
  
Timmins Transit is continuing an Earth Day tradition … free bus rides on Saturday, April 22.

Each year, Canadians are asked to join the green revolution. Helping our planet can be as simple as choosing public transportation. The benefits of riding the bus versus driving a private vehicle are well known. On-road transportation in Timmins is responsible for 37.7% of the City’s greenhouse gas emissions as identified in the City’s 2019 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. Using public transportation helps lower our emissions and conserve energy and fuel by reducing the number of private vehicles on the road.

But the benefits of public transportation do not stop there.

Did you know?

  • Public transit makes our roads safer. Transit operators generally have more driver training, drive at lower speeds, and avoid high-risk driving situations.
  •  Public transit reduces traffic congestion. This is particularly helpful during busy road construction and maintenance months.
  • Public transit improves social equity by providing reliable transportation for all individuals regardless of ability, accessibility, age, or income.
  • Public transit increases physical activity. A bus ride often starts and ends with some form of activity (like walking) to and from the bus stop.

On Saturday, April 22 ride the bus for planet earth! It’s free and it’ll give the environment a break. Where will you go?
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 14, 2023 at 1:11 PM
  
After a warm weekend with rain, the City’s Public Works Department is mobilizing crews to tackle potholes, frozen culverts, and potential washouts on roads across Timmins. Algonquin Blvd. East, through the downtown core, is particularly pitted and the City is asking commercial vehicles and heavy trucks to start using the Laforest Rd. truck detour now.

“The truck detour will be going into effect once Connecting Link construction starts,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “This section of Algonquin Blvd. East will be fully resurfaced as part of this year’s work, but if we could move the heavier commercial vehicles off the road now, it will help preserve the temporary patches that we’re applying to the potholes on Algonquin Blvd.”

Public Works uses a high-performance cold mix to patch potholes during the spring. It can be applied in all weather conditions, but is susceptible to vehicle traffic, road bed movement, and water. By moving heavier trucks off the Connecting Link now, the hope is to keep the potholes filled until construction starts in the next few weeks. The City’s contractor, Belanger Construction Ltd. is in town this week installing temporary traffic controls. While Algonquin will remain open until Connecting Link construction starts, truck detour signs should be in place by end of week and a notice of detour will be broadcast on Municipal511.

The standard truck detour will allow trucks to bypass Algonquin Blvd. from Shirley St., to Lafleur Dr. and onto Laforest Rd. before reaching Hwy. 655. For more information, see: https://www.timmins.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=19443557.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 11, 2023 at 12:53 PM
  

The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable over the Easter Weekend (April 7 - 10):

  • Service Timmins will be closed Easter Friday and Easter Monday.
  •  There will be no household waste and recycling collection on Easter Friday. Friday’s collection will be completed on Monday, April 10. Collection that falls on Easter Monday will be unaffected and collected as scheduled.
  • Deloro Landfill will be closed on Easter Friday.
  • Tisdale Transfer Site will be closed on Easter Sunday.
  • There will be no Timmins Transit services on Easter Friday and Easter Sunday. Transit services on Easter Monday will be modified to a standard Sunday service: www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit.
  • The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on Easter Friday and Easter Monday.
  • Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed on Easter Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. The library will be open on Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  • The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool is closed Easter Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. Regular pool hours on Saturday.

For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 03, 2023 at 11:23 AM
  

File No. Z-2022-14
5627 050 061 00700

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE A HOLDING SYMBOL FROM THE CITY OF TIMMINS ZONING BY-LAW 2011-7100

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins, at its meeting on April 11, 2023, will consider passing a by-law under Section 36(4) of the Planning Act to effect the removal of a Holding “H” Symbol from the zoning on land described as

Concession 4, South Part of Lot 12, Parcel 13337WT, Tisdale Township

The subject lands do not have a municipal address assigned.

The subject lands are designated as Neighbourhood Area in the City of Timmins Official Plan and zoned Residential Second Density – Holding (NA-RE2-h) in accordance with the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100. The purpose of the Holding Provision “H” was to ensure that the subject lands could be serviced. The removal of the Holding Provision “H” is required to facilitate the development of three residential lots, created through the consent application process.

The removal of the Holding provision is permitted in accordance with Section 4.2 of the City of Timmins Official Plan.

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 28th day of March, 2023.

MacLean Drive Parcel 13337 WT

Posted by David St.Onge  On Mar 28, 2023 at 2:35 PM
  
Road conditions are going to change quickly over the next few weeks as we feel the final effects of winter and temperatures begin to rise. What does that mean for drivers? The appearance of potholes and sloppy roads as the snow begins to melt.

Our Public Works Department continues to prioritize snow removal with the goal of getting as much snow off our streets ahead of spring rain. Crews will work to free up catch basins that are still blocked by snow and are necessary to drain surface water. Drivers are asked to use caution as the accumulated snow on our streets softens.

Crews are already addressing road conditions like potholes and ruts. A high-performance cold mix product will be used to temporarily patch holes and ruts ahead of the asphalt plant opening in May. The City’s pothole patcher is back on the road. Drivers are also asked to use caution when driving past road maintenance crews.

The City is required to fix a pothole within a prescribed period as determined by the Provincial government standards, depending on the size of the pothole and whether it is on a paved or an unpaved road. It is important to note that the City’s obligation to fix a pothole is triggered only after the municipality becomes aware of the problem. While we do have crews regularly patrolling the city, you can help by reporting any potholes you encounter. Potholes can be reported to Service Timmins online at service.timmins.ca under roads and sidewalks. You can also report a pothole by phone at 705-264-1331.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Mar 28, 2023 at 1:23 PM
  
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