The City of Timmins Public Works Department is declaring a Significant Weather Event in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (Ontario Regulation 239/02), effective 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Weather Forecast
• Snow beginning Sunday evening and continuing through Monday night
• Total projected snowfall: 30 to 50 cm
• Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
• Wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h
• Ice buildup from freezing rain.
Roads and walkways are expected to be extremely difficult to navigate. Travel conditions may become hazardous, with visibility at times reduced to near zero.
Environment Canada advises residents to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Due to the anticipated volume of snowfall, delays in snow plowing are expected on some city streets, roads, and most sidewalks. City resources will be deployed when conditions are deemed safe and appropriate.
Timmins Transit
Severe weather may impact Timmins Transit operations. Service delays and/or cancellations may occur. Updates will be communicated through the City’s website and social media channels.
Important Reminders
• The Winter Parking Ban remains in effect. Parking on city streets is prohibited daily between 11:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. from November 1 to April 30, unless otherwise posted.
• City By-law 1993-4162 prohibits placing snow from private property onto city roads or sidewalks.
The City of Timmins thanks residents for their cooperation. A follow-up notice will be issued to announce the conclusion of the Significant Weather Event once conditions permit.
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Watermain Break Repair within the following area:
Schumacher Area:
• Croatia Ave from Ponderosa St to Veterans St
Date and Time of Disruption:
• March 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city-wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 9:01pm. and is anticipated to last all evening and will continue into the day.
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
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of March 09, 2026.
Areas being affected will be rescheduled for different days this week due to overnight snow plowing operation:
Wednesday, March 11 - Night
Night Shift – scheduled - Cedar St. from Fifth Ave. to First Ave., Pine St. from Sixth Ave. to Kirby Ave., Spruce St. from Sixth Ave. to Kirby Ave. will be re-scheduled.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:
Timmins South:
• Elm St S from Dale Ave to dead end including easement from Elm St S to Maple St S
Date and Time of Disruption:
• March 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:
Schumacher Area:
• Croatia Ave from Ponderosa St to Veterans St.
Date and Time of Disruption:
• March 11 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water, low pressure or may experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption.
It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Sanitary Sewer Overflow – Station 2
Address: 57 Evans Street
Start date: March 9, 2026
Start time: 3:02 PM
End date: March 9, 2026
End time: 5:07 PM
Volume by-passed: 327.1 m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.
For more information please visit www.timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Secondary Bypass - Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant.
Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: March 9, 2026
Start time: 3:49 PM
End date: March 9, 2026
End time: 7:20 PM
Volume by-passed: 1591.869 m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.
For more information please visit www.timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Raw Overflow - Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant
Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: March 9, 2026
Start time: 4:04 PM
End date: March 9, 2026
End time: 5:05 PM
Volume by-passed: 549.035 m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.
For more information please visit www.timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is notifying residents of snow removal delay.
Areas being affected that will have snow removal completed later today due to operational issues:
Monday, March 06, 2026
Day Shift Timmins – scheduled– the center pass on Middleton Ave. will be completed this evening starting at 9:30 pm.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:
Schumacher Area:
• Croatia Ave from Ponderosa St to Veterans St
Date and Time of Disruption:
• March 9 2026, from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of emergency water service replacement within the following area:
Timmins South:
• Columbus Ave from Rea St S to Cameron Ave.
• Cameron Ave from Wende Ave to Columbus Ave
Date & Time of Disruption:
• March 4, 2026 – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance within the following area:
Timmins South:
• Cameron St N from Pearl Ave to the end of the road.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• March 4, 2026 – 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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 Information: Yield to on-coming traffic within this section of road
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance within the following area:
Timmins South:
• Cameron St N from Pearl Ave to the end of the road.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• March 4, 2026 – 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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 Information: Yield to on-coming traffic within this section of road
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of March 02, 2026.
Areas being affected will be rescheduled for different days this week due to snow dump maintenance:
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Day Shift – scheduled–Carlos Ave, Coott Ln, Dixon St, Mildred Ave & Queen Ave will be re-scheduled for Friday, March 06, 2026
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Day Shift – scheduled–Bergeron Crt, Clement Ave, Michener Blvd & Renison Ave will be re-scheduled for Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Friday, March 06, 2026
Day Shift – scheduled–Eric Cres, Ferguson Rd, Girdwood Cres & Viola Cres will be re-scheduled for Wednesday, March 04, 2026
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins Public Works is ending the Significant Weather Event that was declared Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 5:00 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
Update - Transformer move has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026.
On Thursday,, February 26, 2026, Don Anderson Haulage will be hauling a Hydro One transformer from the Rail Siding on Hallnor Rd. to the transformer station on Brundy Ave. in Schumacher. The width of this load will occupy a two-lane road with limited shoulder area available.
On February 26, temporary road closures will be in effect on Aura Lake Rd. and Croatia Ave. between Father Costello Dr., prohibiting travel and parking between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Temporary road closure signage will be in place. Due to the height of the load, a number of utility trucks will also provide escort.
The move will begin on Hallnor Rd. on Thursday, February 26mat 9:00 a.m. and will take approximately six hours to reach the transformer station. Expect temporary traffic delays along Hwy. 101 E., Father Costello Dr., Aura Lake Rd., and Croatia Ave. while the load passes through town. Consider arranging an alternative route to avoid delays.
Don Anderson Haulage and the City of Timmins appreciates everyone’s efforts and patience while we navigate this large and complex load through the community.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is making changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of February 23, 2026.
Areas being affected that will not have snow removal today due to operational issues:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Day Shift Timmins – scheduled–Marcel, Phillip will be re-scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:
Timmins North Area:
• College St from Airport Rd to Westmount Blvd
Date and Time of Disruption:
• February 24, 2026, from 9:00AM to 8:00pm
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area, may experience short-term loss of water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break Repair within the following area:
Timmins North Area:
• Diane Cres. from Hart St to Hart St (full Crescent)
Date and Time of Disruption:
• February 24, 2026, from 8:00AM to 8:00pm
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area, this will include Golden Manor, may experience short-term loss of water & pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
- Public Works Declares Significant Weather Event – March 15, 2026
- Watermain Break Repair – Environmental Services– March 13, 2026
- Overnight Snow Plowing Event – Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Notice of Disruption-Snow Removal Week of March 09, 2026 (2)
- Emergency Watermain Break Repair – Environmental Service – March 11, 2026
- Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant Secondary Bypass - March 9, 2026
- Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant Raw Overflow - March 9, 2026
- Emergency Watermain Break Repair – Environmental Service – March 11, 2026 (Updated)
- Notice of Disruption-Snow Removal Week of March 09, 2026
- Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station Overflow Report - March 9, 2026
- Emergency Watermain Break Repair – Environmental Service – March 9, 2026
- Emergency Water Service Valve Replacement– Environmental Services – March 4, 2026
- Scheduled Water Infrastructure Maintenance – Environmental Services – March 4, 2026 (1)
- Scheduled Water Infrastructure Maintenance – Environmental Services – March 4, 2026
- Notice of Disruption-Snow Removal Week of March 02, 2026
- Public Works Declares Significant Weather Event- ENDED-February 26, 2026
- Notice of Disruption-Snow Removal Week of February 23, 2026
- Emergency Watermain Repair – Environmental Services – February 24, 2026 (1)
- Emergency Watermain Repair – Environmental Services – February 24, 2026
- Emergency Watermain Repair – Environmental Services – February 23, 2026
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