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If you are planning to vote in-person on Election Day, October 24, 2022, all polls are open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Anyone in line at a polling station or voting online as of 8:00 p.m. will be allowed to complete their vote.

To vote in person, you will need to show one piece of identification that has your correct name and address in order to receive one ballot. Your Voter Information Letter is NOT a form of identification. You will need to show a valid Ontario’s driver’s licence, Ontario health card or any other acceptable form of identification listed here: https://www.ontario.ca/document/2022-voters-guide-ontario-municipal-council-and-school-board-elections/acceptable.

Your polling location is listed on your Voter Information Letter. You can also see our complete list of polling stations online: https://www.timmins.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=18910000.

Unofficial municipal election results will be posted on the City of Timmins website. Results typically begin posting between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. All results are unofficial until certified by the City Clerk by end of day on October 25, 2022.

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 21, 2022 at 9:13 AM
  
Upgrades to the McIntyre Community Centre’s curling rink have volunteers for the McIntyre Curling Club making ice in record time. What used to take seven days, now takes just 36-hours thanks to the installation of a new header.

The rink’s header is the primary part of a cooling system that allows water to freeze and be maintained. Headers rely on a brine system that doesn’t freeze to continuously pump chilled solution through small pipes under the arena floor. With time, the brine solution can corrode header pipes, so it’s common to see headers replaced.

In this case, the improvement has cut ice production time down dramatically, which is a bonus for the McIntyre Curling Club. Instead of hurrying hard to make ice, the club can concentrate on the start of the curling season this week.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 17, 2022 at 2:39 PM
  
The City is celebrating Waste Reduction Week, October 17-23, with a flurry of social posts dedicated to reducing the waste that ends up in our local landfills. The City’s Environmental Services Department, the group responsible for the City’s climate change adaptation plan and greenhouse gas reduction plan, know that extending the life of our landfills starts at home.

Waste Reduction Week began in 2001 as an education program focused primarily on recycling, but has now become part of a month-long campaign promoting the circular economy and a move towards resource sharing and smart product development. To help residents reduce waste, the City has implemented a number of programs and services designed to divert recyclables and reusable materials from the dump.

Timmins Recyclepedia is the City’s waste and recycling app that not only provides users with collection reminders, but includes the handy waste wizard. Type in a product for discard and learn how to properly divert and dispose of the material. The game feature is a great learning tool for young recyclers. It’s the first step in learning how to recycle more.

Electronic waste is becoming one of the largest waste streams in the world because of the rapid advancement of technologies. With new smart phones and gaming consoles coming out regularly, properly diverting electronics from the landfill has become crucial. The City takes part in “Recycle Your Electronics,” Ontario’s e-waste diversion program. Residents can drop off electronics with a cord or batteries at the Deloro Landfill electronics drop off bin. In 2021, over 59 tonnes of electronics were diverted at the Deloro Landfill Site.

Textiles are also a common item to hit the dump. Each year, the City partners with Recycling Rewards to offer textile recycling as part of the Household Hazardous and Special Waste Event. At this year’s event in June, over 2,600 lbs. of textiles were collected.

Over the next week, the City will be offering more tips for waste reduction that are simple to implement at home and can make a big difference in reducing waste, creating a more sustainable economy, and preserving our environment. For more information, visit https://wrwcanada.com/en.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 14, 2022 at 1:59 PM
  

The City of Timmins is looking for interested applicants to volunteer on a number of important boards and committees for the next term of Council.

Council establishes committees and boards as a way for residents to provide input and make recommendations on matters that impact our community. When you bring your unique background and expertise to a board or committee, you're helping the City of Timmins learn, listen, and be more engaged with our residents.

Are you interested in Timmins history and heritage? Are you interested in our parklands and green space? Are you interested in helping create a more accessible community? There is a board or committee that you would be great on!

The term is four years from November 2022 to 2026.

Opportunity is available on the:

- Timmins Committee of Adjustment
- Timmins Public Library Board
- Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre
- Timmins Police Services Board
- Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA)
- Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee (MAT Tax)
- Heritage Committee

Please forward resumes on or before November 4, 2022.

You can submit your resume by dropping it off at Service Timmins, e-mailing [email protected] or by mail to:

Steph Palmateer
City Clerk
220 Algonquin Blvd. E.
Timmins, ON P4N 1B3

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 14, 2022 at 1:05 PM
  

Effective Monday, October 17, the Deloro Landfill Site will return to regular winter hours. The Deloro Landfill will be open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and CLOSED Sunday.

Winter hours at the Tisdale Transfer Site begin Saturday, October 15, and are Tuesday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Winter hours at the German Township Landfill Site begin Thursday, October 20, and are Thursday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

The Evelyn Township Landfill Site and Robb Township Landfill Site are closed for the winter effective Sunday, October 16.

For easy-to-access information on how to properly dispose of various items, download the Timmins Recyclepedia app. You will also receive service alerts, disruptions and more directly to your phone.

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 12, 2022 at 12:56 PM
  
Earlier in May, we told you that this construction season would be one of the city’s busiest. We’ve been working on eleven key capital projects to maintain and improve infrastructure throughout the city. Here is the latest progress report as of Tuesday, October 11, 2022:

Connecting Link – controlled blasting for rock removal is now complete. Piping and granular fill is being done up to Wilcox. Curbs and sidewalks are proceeding on the south side of Algonquin Blvd. The utility poles on the north side are now removed and curb work has started from Theriault to Preston.

Paving (COMPLETED) – the City’s “Grind and Pave” project is complete. 5.8 km’s of roads have been paved and 5.6 km’s of rural roads have received surface treatment.

CCTV Inspection, sewer line cleaning, infrastructure repairs are all on-going.

Geotechnical Work (COMPLETED) – lab work related to the project is still ongoing but doesn’t affect the public.

Airport Rd. (COMPLETED SOON) – crews are now working on surface restoration like asphalt and sod replacement. All pit work and excavation are complete. Expect some short-delay road closures for paving as we head towards project completion. Bonus update: the Airport Rd. multi-use path will also be paved this week.

Work on the Bruce Ave. Bridge continues.

Denise St. (COMPLETED SOON) – paving is expected to begin this Thursday. All excavation is complete and curb work is finished up to Demine. Paving is tentatively set to begin Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Langmuir Rd. culvert replacement (COMPLETED)

St. Jean Ave. Extension (COMPLETED SOON) – Paving has been completed. Crews are finishing up some surface restoration and work on street lighting.

We appreciate your continued patience with detours, road closures, and other disruptions that happen during construction season. Improving and maintaining our infrastructure is necessary and important. Thank you for your cooperation.

For more information on each project, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 11, 2022 at 2:45 PM
  
In response to recent media articles around the doctor shortage in Timmins reaching “crisis” level, the City of Timmins is clarifying the municipality’s role in supporting physician recruitment.

With the exception of the City of Greater Sudbury, the City of Timmins funds physician recruitment at a higher level than any community in Northeastern Ontario. The City has been providing $145,000 in annual funding to the Physician Recruitment Initiative since the early 2000s. At that time, the City was called upon by the local health sector to finance the Medical Specialist Building to address the need for access to specialists in Timmins. This commitment carries through until 2028. In fact, the City has been providing funding for physician recruitment since the early 1990s.

City officials met with members of the physician recruitment task force in late 2021 to discuss physician recruitment. The task force was asked to develop a recruitment strategy and, to date, no clear strategy has been received.

In the meantime, the City continues to work with the Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) in supporting the expansion of the hospital’s physician recruitment program.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 07, 2022 at 12:40 PM
  

The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable on Thanksgiving Monday (October 10):

  • Service Timmins will be closed
  • There will be no household waste collection. Residents who normally have waste collection on Monday will receive waste collection on Tuesday, October 11.
  • 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.

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

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 07, 2022 at 10:07 AM
  

The City has proclaimed Oct. 4 as Sisters in Spirit Day, a day to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse people. It is an opportunity to support families who have lost a loved one and help create a safe space for understanding and healing.

Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people continues to be disproportionately high in Canada. We encourage residents to use Sisters in Spirit Day to help raise public awareness about how past and current trauma from racism, cultural genocide, and gender-based violence continues to impact First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities.

You can participate by attending the local Sisters in Spirit Vigil hosted by Timmins Native Friendship Centre on October 4 at 11:00 a.m. from their location on Kirby Ave. You can also light a candle and place it in a window of your home or reach out to local Indigenous agencies and ask how they are taking action to help bring an end to violence and, more importantly, how you can help.

Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people have the right to be safe and free from violence. To learn more, visit the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The Native Women’s Association of Canada is also a great resource on how to create meaningful moments of dialogue and reflection that support Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people.

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 04, 2022 at 10:20 AM
  

Timmins Public Library is excited to celebrate loving your library all month long.

Each week features a different aspect of loving your library, centering on all of the services, people, and places involved in making the Timmins Public Library successful. We encourage all residents who don’t already have a library card to come by and get their free membership. Celebrate with us at both branches, and out and about in your community. One card, one million possibilities.

The following events have been planned for all members!

StoryWalks – Author read – Paul Toffanello guided walk at Hersey Lake October 3 – 6 p.m.
Hersey Lake October 7-10
Terry Fox Trail – October 27-31
Downtown BIA Business windows – October 27-31

October 3-7 First Nations Public Library Week – Bekaa, Bzindaachagan – Wait and Listen
Featured collections – see Facebook
Sweetgrass Storytime – C.M. Shields branch October 4 - 6 p.m.
Timmins Fur Society: Trapping 101

October 17-21 Ontario Public Library Week
Book Sale!!! Come and purchase some wonderful new books for your own bookshelves. Pay what you can from Tuesday through Saturday.

Author Visits:
3 local authors are coming to present their works: Paul Toffanello October 3, Sophie Lemieux (child author!) October 8, and Susan Reimer October 22.

Bilingual ABC Yoga, movies, crafts, and many more! Please visit our website to view the full calendar of events to learn something new, have fun, and see what the people at the library have in store for you.

Reminder: see the library Facebook page and find October’s calendar of events online.

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 03, 2022 at 1:28 PM
  
The Timmins Fire Department has helped fill the shelves at the Timmins and South Porcupine Food Banks with over 14,000 pounds of food and $5,600 in cash donations! This would not have been possible without the tremendous response from the community.

The Timmins Food Bank received 8,500 pounds of food and $4,405 in cash donations and had close to 60 volunteers come out and help collect, sort and place food. The South Porcupine Food Bank received 6,000 pounds of food and close to $1,200 in cash donations.

The Timmins Fire Department wishes to thank the community, firefighters and their families, volunteers, students and everyone associated with the Timmins and South Porcupine Food Banks for making the event a success.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Oct 03, 2022 at 10:28 AM
  
This Sunday, help the Timmins Fire Department fill the shelves at the Timmins and South Porcupine Food Banks.

Back to school season is busy with higher demand on our local food banks. With Thanksgiving and the holidays not far behind, the need for community support is greater than ever. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., Fire Department trucks will be out collecting in neighbourhoods throughout the city. When residents see or hear a fire truck, they can bring out their non-perishable food or cash donations. Donations can also be dropped off at any of our community fire stations on Sunday between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Residents wanting to volunteer and help collect donations can head to their local fire station for 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

Help the Timmins Fire Department fill our food bank shelves and help feed our community.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Sep 21, 2022 at 12:03 PM
  

File No. Z-2022-11
5627-010-121-03030

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING RE: PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 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: Justin Morin

Location: Mountjoy Concession 5, North Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 6R-8233, Part 4 (Laforest Road)

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Rural (RD-RU) to Highway Commercial (EA-CH) in order to permit all uses in the Highway Commercial (EA-CH) zone. The applicant is proposing to construct an office with attached shop for a construction business and eight self-storage units.

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, September 15, 2022.

Laforest Road property at MacLean Drive

 

Posted by David St.Onge  On Sep 15, 2022 at 9:32 AM
  
The flags at Timmins City Hall and all municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her passing earlier today at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

“The City of Timmins joins the rest of Canada in mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and offers our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and the United Kingdom,” said Mayor Kristin Murray. “We stand at a moment of great transition as we remember and honour Canada’s Queen. We will prepare a book of condolence at City Hall where members of the community are invited to record their own condolences for the Royal Family.”

Flags will remain lowered to half mast until the Sunday following Her Majesty’s official funeral. Mayor and council will observe a moment of silence to honour The Queen at the next council meeting held on September 13, 2022.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Sep 08, 2022 at 1:54 PM
  
The City of Timmins’ Orange the City campaign shines bright this September. Shades of orange cast the city in a warm glow to acknowledge the past and present treatment of Indigenous peoples ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

Once again, our orange transit bus will carry the City’s Every Child Matters logo to encourage the community to pause and reflect on the importance of reconciliation. All city-owned electronic billboards will be lit up with the City’s Every Child Matters logo and the McIntyre Headframe will glow orange as of September 19. The community is also welcome to attend the official flag raising for National Truth and Reconciliation Day, held at City Hall on September 19th at 10:30 a.m.

“The Orange the City campaign was created by the City’s Indigenous Advisory Committee to recognize the legacy of the residential school system and how it continues to impact Indigenous families and communities today,” says Mayor Kristin Murray. “Though our actions today cannot erase the trauma of the past, we can foster understanding and support activities that work towards reconciliation.”

In 2021, City Council passed a resolution to officially recognize events during the year that are of cultural significance to the Indigenous community. The timing of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is significant because this season was typically when children were removed from their homes to residential schools.

Consider wearing an orange shirt on September 30 and sharing the story of the day’s significance. When purchasing your orange shirt, consider buying from a local Indigenous store or organization.

For more information, visit the City of Timmins’ Indigenous Relations and Inclusion page at timmins.ca.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Sep 08, 2022 at 10:06 AM
  

Notice to all electors in the City of Timmins. An election will be held in the City of Timmins on Monday, October 24, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to elect persons to the following offices:

School Board Trustees

4 English Language Separate School Trustees to be elected at large for the English Separate District School Board (Northeastern Catholic District School Board).

3 English Language Public School Trustees to be elected at large for the English Public District School Board (District School Board Ontario North East).

3 French Language Separate School Trustees to be elected at large for the French Separate District School Board (Conseil Scolaire Catholique de District des Grandes Rivieres).

2 French Language Public School Trustees to be elected at large for the French Public District School Board (Conseil Scolaire Public du Nord-Est de l'Ontario).

Council

Mayor - elected at large

Ward 1 - 1 councillor

Ward 2 - 1 councillor

Ward 3 - 1 councillor

Ward 4 - 1 councillor 

Ward 5 - 4 councillors


Online Voting:

Online voting is a one-step process. Online votes can be cast from October 11 to October 24, 2022 at www.timmins.ca

Need help with online voting? Call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331

Kiosks for Online Voting are available October 11 to October 23, 2022 at the following locations:

Clerk's Department, City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. E., Timmins
     Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. until non and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Timmins Public Library, 320 Second Ave., Timmins
     During Library operating hours. Please contact 705-360-2623

C.M. Shields Public Library, 99 Bloor Ave., South Porcupine
     During Library operating hours. Please contact 705-360-2600 ext. 8590

Timmins Museum and National Exhibition Centre, 325 Second Ave., Timmins
    Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. until non and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Staff will be available to assist voters at all locations. Do not wait until the last minute on election day to cast your vote. Should there be any technical issues on election day, time will not be extended.


Polling Locations: 

Election Day is Monday, October 24, 2022. Polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ward 1 (Poll 101) - Renaissance Public School Gym, 301 Shirley St., Timmins

Ward 2 (Poll 201) - Maurice Laundry Community Centre, 66 Main St., South Porcupine

Ward 3 (Poll 301) - Schumacher Public School, 64 Croatia Ave., Schumacher

Ward 4 (Poll 401) - Whitney Arena Hall, Hwy. 101 E., Porcupine 

Ward 5 (4 locations):

Poll 501 - Timmins Centennial Public School, 545 Wilcox St., Timmins 

Poll 502 - Ecole Secondaire Theriault, 341 Theriault Blvd., Timmins

Poll 503 - Pinecrest Public School, 542 Toke St., Timmins

Poll 504 - Timmins Museum, 325 Second Ave., Timmins

 

Election Day - Special Polls

Special 1 (2 locations)

Poll 202 - Spruce Hill Lodge, 200 Bruce Ave., South Porcupine

Poll open 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Poll 509 - St. Mary's Gardens, 225 Fifth Ave., Timmins

Poll open 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Special 2 (2 locations)

Poll 102 - Extendicare Timmins, 62 St. Jean Ave., Timmins

Poll open 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Poll 506 - Golden Manor Auditorium, 481 Melrose Blvd., Timmins

Poll open 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Special 3 (2 locations)

Poll 508 - The Walford Retirement Home, 750 Tamarack St., Timmins

Poll open 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Poll 505 - Georgian Residence, 455 Cedar St. N.

Poll open 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.


School Board Trustee - October 24, 2022 between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

1. Moosonee: Town hall, 5th First St., Moosonee 

Election for English Separate and French Separate

2. Foleyet: Town Hall, 25 Sherry Ave., Foleyet

Elections for English Separate, English Public, French Separate and French Public

3. Gogama: Renaissance Public school gymnasium, 301 Shirley St., Timmins

Elections for English Separate, English Public, French Separate and French Public

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Sep 06, 2022 at 11:14 AM
  

NOTICE: The Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool will be closed from August 27 to September 11 for our annual maintenance shutdown. Projects include paint, tile repair, pool cleaning, and more.

Public swims will resume on Monday, September 12 (Private lessons begin September 11)

The office will remain open Monday to Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm.

We'd like to thank our staff for an amazing summer - because of your hard work and dedication, 350 people have had the privilege of learning to swim. Well done team!

Click here for the new Fall 2022 swim schedule.

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Aug 29, 2022 at 3:42 PM
  
A water meter is a device that measures the amount of water used in a building that is supplied by the public water supply system. In Timmins, commercial and industrial property owners are required to install a water meter. Residential property owners can also choose to install a water meter. For residents with a large number of rooms, there can be potential benefit from being on a water meter if there is careful water consumption.

Water meters are purchased by the property owner through Service Timmins. Installation, maintenance and repair of the water meter is the responsibility of the property owner and must be carried out by a contractor approved by the City. No adjustments or reductions can be made to your water bill due to excessive water usage. Small home repair concerns like a leaking or running toilet, leaking faucets, leaking washing machine or dishwasher can have a dramatic impact on a property owner’s quarterly water bill.

It’s important to ensure an installed water meter is working correctly and that any repairs, like a leaking outdoor faucet, are made quickly. For property owners with rental units on a water meter system, it is particularly important that tenants practice sensible water use and communicate any potential water concerns quickly so that repairs can be made.

Finally, metered water is read and billed quarterly. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that their water meter is accessible and can be clearly read.

There are numerous potential benefits to having or installing a water meter. Water meters can help property owners be more accountable for water consumption; they can lead to better leak detection and repair; they can result in more accurate water bills; and, they can help reduce daily water usage, which is good for the environment.

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3e8Td77
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Aug 29, 2022 at 2:57 PM
  
It’s been just over one year since City Council gave the green light to Timmins’ first-ever Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (the Plan) with the goal of achieving a sustainable community where everyone feels safe and has a sense of belonging. The Plan was robust and outlined a framework of four strategic priorities that, through public engagement, had been identified as primary concerns for the community.

Now, one year later, the Systems Leadership Committee responsible for overseeing the Plan are highlighting some of the advances made towards addressing homelessness, mental health and addictions, and overall safety and well-being.

“From the very beginning, this plan was based on community collaboration,” says Community Strategies Coordinator Meagan Baranyk. “The Plan cannot work unless it is considered a shared responsibility tackled by an engaged group of service providers, organizations and residents. After a year, we’ve seen an increase in agency collaboration; partnerships are being forged to share resources and improve care; and, programs are being developed that recognize how each priority interacts and impacts the community.”

Over the last year, Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) and Living Space have been working towards implementing a new program called the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) that measures the number of people on the street and in shelters, including their length of stay. The program will allow service providers to access real-time data to coordinate care services and ultimately supports CDSSAB’s work as “Community Entity” for the federal government’s Reaching Home program. Work done through Reaching Home will build on the connection between Living Space operations and potential housing solutions to guide decisions and focus on sustainable solutions to homelessness.

With the opening of Safe Health Site Timmins (SHST) in early July, Timmins’ leapt to the forefront of the proactive reduction of opioid poisonings and overdose deaths. It is a first for Timmins and was preceded by an extensive education campaign to help address community concerns and reduce misinformation. Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) and Timmins and Area Drug Strategy (TADS) have been instrumental in the operation of SHST and, overall, there has been an increase in provincial government funding to increase specialized addictions treatment at both the TADH and Jubilee Centre. A needs assessment and feasibility study for a permanent Consumption Treatment Service has been completed and the application process, including a source of funding, is now underway.

TADS has also started work to engage people with lived experience navigating service systems related to mental health and substance abuse. Earlier this year, the People with Lived Experience (PWLE) action group was initiated to increase the representation and active involvement of persons with lived experience, since their expertise and guidance is invaluable in providing community support. TADS members representing over 25 agencies have also begun planning for recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) in Timmins. IOAD is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, honour those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of friends and family. IOAD takes place August 31, 2022.

“We’ve learned a lot in our first year of navigating the Plan,” says Systems Leadership Committee Co-Chair Jamie Clark. “It is a community plan and we’ve been aided by a number of local organizations like the Timmins Police Service, Downtown Timmins BIA, and non-profits like the Anti-Hunger Coalition who have similar goals and key commitments. It’s rewarding to see the community come together and promote an overall sense of inclusion, understanding, diversity and well-being. All four priorities remain in place as we move forward and we intend on providing quarterly updates as we reach more targeted outcomes.”

When asked if he felt the Plan was working Clark added, “Anytime we can point towards more collaboration and an increase in partnerships amongst our service providers, it’s a win. Collaboration reduces repetition, makes more efficient use of resources, and makes navigating the service system easier for our most vulnerable. Each strategic priority is connected and impacts the community’s overall safety and well-being.”

Read the full annual update and learn more about the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan online at Timmins.ca. This is Timmins’ plan and together we are making it a success!
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Aug 29, 2022 at 9:49 AM
  

**Provided by dynaCERT Inc.**

dynaCERT Inc. (TSX: DYA) (OTCQX: DYFSF) (FRA: DMJ) ("dynaCERT" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that dynaCERT is installing ten (10) HydraGEN™ Units on a variety of diesel-powered vehicles for the City of Timmins (“Timmins” or the “City”) in Ontario, Canada.

Timmins has committed to run a very comprehensive pilot programme to determine the economic, social, and governance (“ESG”) objectives of the City. The deployment of the benefits of dynaCERT’s Technology, which are designed to reduce fuel consumption and carbon and NOx emissions, while reducing the Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) footprint of diesel vehicles, will be closely monitored on vehicles employed by the City of Timmins. Both fuel reductions and emissions will be meticulously monitored with dynaCERT’s HydraLytica™ proprietary telematics technology and other accepted methods of measurement for such purposes.

Deployment of these innovative technologies commences in September 2022 on an initial selection of the Timmins Fleet to determine emission reductions and fuel savings specific to their current utilization. Buses, co-collection trucks, landfill equipment, and Public Works diesel-powered equipment will have HydraGEN™ Technology installed.

Timmins recognizes the immediate imperative of utilizing commercially available technologies to reduce its Carbon Footprint and welcomes the Company’s patented HydraGEN™ Technology, which was granted the Smart Sustainable Company Rating in furtherance of the United for Smart Sustainable Cities Programme (U4SSC) of the United Nations.

Timmins is a City surrounded by a progressive mining and forestry community and distinguishes itself as being dynaCERT’s first City in Canada where the need for such GHG savings technologies requires the robust ability to function in Canada’s severe Northern climate on a year-round basis. dynaCERT and the City of Timmins have agreed that, for such purposes, the pilot programme will run well into the Canadian winter months to ensure compliance with the City’s short term and long term GHG objectives.

Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services for the City of Timmins, stated, “We’re interested in finding a sustainable solution for lowering our GHG emissions without compromising performance or service standards. The opportunity to collaborate with dynaCERT allows us to gather real time data on how our diesel vehicles will perform in colder temperatures with the applied technology.”

Scott Tam, Manager of Environmental Services for the City of Timmins, stated, “The City of Timmins strives to be a leader of sustainability in northeastern Ontario. As a member of the Partners for Climate Protection Program, the City of Timmins has developed a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan to reduce GHG emissions and this project will help reach our reduction goals.”

Jim Payne, President & CEO of dynaCERT, stated, “On behalf of dynaCERT, I am looking forward to the deployment of our HydraGEN™ Technology with the progressive City of Timmins. Our proprietary and patented HydraGEN™ Technology is designed to reduce fuel consumption in internal combustion engines and reduce Carbon and NOx emissions, along with the proposed future benefits gained with dynaCERT Carbon Credits all of which is so important in providing a global solution to reduce pollution. Progressive governments, such as the officials of the City Council of Timmins and the City’s entire team of broadminded trailblazers are all fighting a noble battle against air pollution. dynaCERT warmly congratulates the City of Timmins and its citizens and leaders.”


About The City of Timmins

The City of Timmins is centrally located in Northeastern Ontario and serves as a regional hub for approximately 117,000 people. Known as the “City with a Heart of Gold”, Timmins is home to a diverse population of about 41,000 residents within an area that is considered one of the richest gold-mining districts in the world. Timmins is ideally situated for the exploration and production of critical minerals, which are integral to the electric vehicle supply chain, green manufacturing and decarbonization. For more information on City services and programs, visit www.Timmins.ca.

About dynaCERT Inc.

dynaCERT Inc. manufactures and distributes Carbon Emission Reduction Technology for use with internal combustion engines. As part of the growing global hydrogen economy, our patented technology creates hydrogen and oxygen on-demand through a unique electrolysis system and supplies these gases through the air intake to enhance combustion, resulting in lower carbon emissions and greater fuel efficiency. Our technology is designed for use with many types and sizes of diesel engines used in on-road vehicles, reefer trailers, off-road construction, power generation, mining and forestry equipment, marine vessels and railroad locomotives. Website: www.dynaCERT.com.

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