The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for January 16 to January 22, 2021, with temperatures reaching -25 Celsius (inclusive of windchill). Living Space will continue to operate 24/7, accommodating 25 people in the existing emergency shelter. People in need of emergency shelter are asked to attend the Living Space location (27 Cedar St. N.), at which time staff will assess and refer the individual to the most appropriate support. Living Space Outreach Workers will conduct street-level outreach with the goal of connecting people who are sleeping outside with shelter and/or support.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. 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: Chris Clark Medical Professional Corporation Location: Plan M15C, Lot 93, Parcel 3977WT, Tisdale Township, City of Timmins (247 Toke Street) THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Residential Third Density (NA-R3) to Residential Third Density (NA-R3) SP6.178 to permit all uses in the Residential Third Density (NA-R3) zone and to allow a clinic to operate within the first floor of the existing two storey structure. A residential dwelling unit is proposed for the second storey. This public meeting will be held in a virtual forum with electronic participation. If you wish to provide oral comments at the virtual public meeting, please register in advance by emailing the City Clerk at steph.palmateer@timmins.ca or calling Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 during regular office hours prior to Monday, February 8, 2021, at 12:00 noon. Once you register, you will be provided information from the Clerk’s Department on how to make your submission at the virtual public meeting with electronic participation. To participate in the virtual public meeting, you will need to have access to a computer with internet service or a telephone. If you wish to make a written submission concerning this matter, it should be directed to the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email at planning@timmins.ca 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, however, advance registration is required. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Local Planning Appeal 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 Local Planning Appeal 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 at planning@timmins.ca. Dated at the City of Timmins this 15th day of January, 2021.
In an effort to provide relief for low income earners for water and wastewater utility bills, a “Low Income Utility Assistance Credit” has been approved by Council at its regular meeting on January 5, 2021. “I applaud Council for taking this progressive step to support homeowners with low income deal with water and sewer rates,” said Mayor Pirie. “We know the city has an infrastructure deficit. This will necessitate higher rates on an ongoing basis as we build our reserves to prepare for major construction programs. “Timmins has the lowest water and sewer rates when compared to the other major centres in the north. Despite this, Council is acting proactively to help those who are economically challenged. This program will help balance the necessity to invest in our critical infrastructure with the individual circumstances faced by our residents.” This is an application based program that is being offered to low income earners to help offset future increases on water and wastewater utility bills. The criteria set out in the by-law states the following: 1. An application is required to be filled out by December 31st of the year the rebate is being applied for; 2. The application is required to be filled out every year; 3. Applicant or spouse must be the registered homeowner on title of the residential property; 4. Applicant or spouse must be in receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Ontario Disability Support Program or Ontario Works; and 5. Property must be assessed under the Residential tax classification. If the application is approved, the homeowner will be eligible for an annual $50 credit on the water and wastewater utility account. This rebate will also be retroactive to January 1, 2020. If you wish to apply for 2020 and 2021, please ensure to complete a separate application for each year. Application forms will be available online, by selecting the following link: Low Income Utility Assistance Credit, or at the Service Timmins counter at City Hall on February 11, assuming the lockdown has been lifted.
The City of Timmins is interested in securing detailed proposals from interested parties who wish to purchase all, or a portion of, a property that is surplus to the needs of the municipality. The property in question is the northern portion of the Park Avenue Subdivision. The subject land includes an estimated area of 4.73 hectares (11.70 acres) and approximately 52 draft plan approved single detached residential lots and 4 semi-detached residential lots. Final approval will be subject to a number of negotiated conditions that must be met by the developer. For additional information and a detailed copy of the Request for Proposal concerning this opportunity, please visit the City of Timmins bids and tenders website. If proponents do not have an account, one must be created. Proponents who will be submitting a proposal must register as a plan taker for this RFP. If the proponent is not registered as a plan taker for this bid, the submission will not be considered. Interested parties are asked to submit their proposal to the City of Timmins bids and tenders website no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on February 5, 2021.
The City of Timmins is interested in securing detailed proposals from interested parties who wish to purchase all, or a portion of, a property that is surplus to the needs of the municipality. The property in question is the northern portion of the Melrose Heights Subdivision. The subject land includes an estimated area of 6.5 hectares (16.0 acres) and approximately 77 draft plan approved single detached residential lots and a commercial block. Final approval will be subject to a number of negotiated conditions that must be met by the developer. For additional information and a detailed copy of the Request for Proposal concerning this opportunity, please visit the City of Timmins bids and tenders website. If proponents do not have an account, one must be created. Proponents who will be submitting a proposal must register as a plan taker for this RFP. If the proponent is not registered as a plan taker for this bid, the submission will not be considered. Interested parties are asked to submit their proposal to the City of Timmins bids and tenders website no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on February 5, 2021.
The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the Public of watermain repairs affecting water quality for all areas surrounding Patricia Blvd on Dec 8, 9 2020.
All homes and businesses in the affected area could see coloured water and fluctuating water pressures.
Patricia Blvd, Eighth Ave, Murdock Ave and Cherry St North of Eighth Ave as well part of Toke will have no water intermittently during the repair work.
We estimate the repairs to be complete by 4:00pm Dec 8 2020
Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-coloured water during the repairs. 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 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.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the Public of watermain repairs affecting water quality for all areas surrounding South Porcupine on Nov 26, 27 2020.
William Ave from Legion Drive to Moore St will be without water throughout the evening during the repairs.
We estimate the repairs to be complete by 4:00pm Nov 27 2020
The City of Timmins Engineering Department would like to advise the Public of the Surface Treatment Operation on Sandy Falls Rd, Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Traffic controls will be in place and drivers are being asked to slow down and proceed with caution in the active work zone.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.
Engineering Department
September 22, 2019 - Please be advised that the Schumacher flag poles will be removed this week and new poles re-installed. This work should be completed by early next week.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We would like to inform everyone that we will be doing a controlled release of ammonia at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Arena starting today from 1:00pm - 4:30pm and 8:00am – 4:30pm for the remainder of the week. The Timmins Fire department, Porcupine Health Unit and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks have been notified of this planned release.
Timmins, ON – At the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Annual Conference in Ottawa, Mayor Pirie met with Minister Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “The Great Clay Belt is Ontario’s next great economic opportunity. The Great Clay Belt has potentially more arable land than Manitoba. Changes in climate and advancements in agricultural techniques and technology make the condition right for a significant agricultural expansion in northeastern Ontario that would mirror what we have already seen occur across the border in northern Quebec,” explained Mayor Pirie. “We have asked for Minister Hardeman’s support as we continue to explore and develop agricultural opportunities in the region along with our industry partners.” The Great Clay Belt’s 10.2 million acres offers the opportunity for large scale farming for export markets. Timmins with working alongside the Northeast Community Network to realize the economic opportunity this presents.
Timmins, ON – A City of Timmins delegation led by Mayor George Pirie met yesterday evening with the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Annual Conference in Ottawa. “We had a very positive meeting with Minister Mulroney,” said Mayor George Pirie. “The City of Timmins was able to impress upon the Minister the importance of the Connecting Link and the financial impact to the residents of the reconstruction of 21km of four lane highway through the core of the City. We discussed the key role our Connecting Link plays in moving industrial and provincial traffic and the need for funding to see the project through to completion.” The City of Timmins has the longest Connecting Link roadway in Ontario at 21.35km and has reconstructed four sections of the highway as part of a 20 year, $100million+ infrastructure renewal project.
Timmins, ON – Earlier today, Mayor Pirie had the opportunity to meet with the Chief of Staff for the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at the Association for Municipalities of Ontario’s Annual Conference in Ottawa. “From the environmental, financial, logistical, stakeholder and regulator perspectives, waste management is a highly challenging issue for Timmins and for communities all across the province,” said Mayor George Pirie. “Minister Yurek’s staff understands this and we discussed the government’s plans to transform the system and move responsibility to the producers of waste. Waste management is a complex problem and we need to be at the forefront of finding solutions to Ontario’s waste problems.” Ontario generates nearly a tonne of waste per person each year. Waste diversion is Ontario has stalled at 30%, seeing 70% of that waste ending up in municipal landfills. By reducing and diverting waste from landfill we can make the economy more productive. According to the Conference Board of Canada, every 1,000 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill generates seven full-time jobs, $360,000 in wages and more than $700,000 in gross domestic product (GDP).
Timmins, ON – Mayor George Pirie will join about 2,000 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's (AMO) 2019 Conference in Ottawa from August 18 to 21.
For more than a century, Ontario’s largest municipal conference has brought together municipal, provincial and federal officials to work collectively to overcome municipal challenges and plan for the future.
Ontario’s Premier, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and the three party leaders are featured speakers and several additional provincial ministers will participate in the conference.
The annual conference is a chance for municipal officials to discuss and move forward on shared challenges, to learn, and to create new opportunities that can benefit their communities. In addition to the conference program, municipal staff and officials will take part in municipal delegation meetings with provincial and federal ministries. Mayor Pirie will be meeting with Minister Caroline Mulroney to discuss the Connecting Link program, Minister Jeff Yurek regarding waste management concerns, and Minister Ernie Hardeman regarding agricultural opportunities in the Greater Clay Belt region.
Key session topics include cyber security, cannabis legalization, local economies in transition, changes to the health care system, recycling and the rise of plastics, affordable housing, municipal policing, rural economic development, climate change, addressing social and health problems facing our communities and much more.
Conference news releases, fact sheets and presentations from a number of key speakers will be posted on AMO’s website throughout the duration of the conference at www.amo.on.ca
AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario’s 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario and Canada’s political system.
Please be advised that there will be a Budget Meeting on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerks department at 705-360-2600.
From January 17 to January 22, 2021, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal
Mountjoy: Shirley
Timmins North: Theriault, College (Jubilee to Victoria), Waterloo
Schumacher: Highway 101 E (Highway 655 to Carium)
South Porcupine: Bruce, Main (Strachan to Shamrock)
South Porcupine: Harold
Porcupine: King
Timmins North: Toke, James
Timmins South: Brunette, Pine (First to Cemetery)
From January 17 to January 22, 2021, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will not be completing daytime snow removal.
The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be done will be done on the next available snow removal shift.
Illegal placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road:
A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.
Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance:
Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that winter maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for snow removal crew to advance.
A reminder that the winter parking ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM, from November 1 through April 30.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
Snow removal is never done in the area where waste and recycling collection is taken place.
High density residential areas (older section of City: one-ways, narrow streets)
Low density residential areas
Highway sections;
High density commercial sections;
Main arterial routes
A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
From January 10 to January 13, 2020, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will not be doing snow removal overnight.
From January 5 to January 10, 2020, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal.
Monday January 11 Starting 7:30 AM:
Mountjoy: Bonaventure, Majestic
South Porcupine: Crawford (Golden to Fern), Main (Shamrock to Fern), Moore (Quebec to Fern)
Tuesday January 12 Starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Elm (Fifth to Ninth), Maple (Fifth to Dead end), Birch (Fifth to Dead end), Fifth (Mountjoy to Cedar)
South Porcupine: Golden, Powell, Huot (Dead end to Essa)
Wednesday January 13 Starting at 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: JV Bonhomme, College (Reg Pope to Westmount), Westmount, Victoria
South Porcupine: Bloor, Legion (Quebec to Fern), Strachan, Quebec
Thursday January 14 Starting at 7:30 AM:
Schumacher: Father Costello, Vipond, Grant, Croatia
Friday January 15 Starting at 7:30 AM:
Schumacher: Dwyer, Fourth, Les Hall, Hollinger Battochio, Aura Lake, Lionscrest
From June 7 to June 12, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing night time street sweeping
Sunday June 7 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins North: Theriault
Monday June 8 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins North: Pine, Jubilee
Tuesday June 9 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins North: MacLean, Mountjoy
Wednesday June 10 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins North: Melrose (Jubilee to Dead End)
Thursday June 11 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins South: Pine (Kirby to Evelyn)
Sweeping Operations will take several weeks to complete. There is a lot of sand to pick up every year, so we ask residents to remain patient. Weather conditions and mechanical issues play a major role in how quickly Public Works can complete the sweeping operations. Heavy rain and subzero temperatures will halt operations.
Posted No Parking Signs Advising Spring Maintenance:
Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Spring Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Street Sweeping crews to advance.
Priority Sequence for Street Sweeping Operations:
Street Sweeping is never done in the area where Sanitation is taken place.
High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets);
Main Arterial Routes
Public Works Department
Night Time Street Sweeping 11:30 pm to 7:30 am
From May 31 to June 5, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing night time street sweeping
Sunday May 31 Starting 11:30 pm:
Monday June 1 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins South: Second, Spruce (Fifth to Moneta)
Tuesday June 2 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins South: Pine (Sixth to Kirby), Cedar (Fifth to First), Balsam (Fifth to Frist), Birch (Fifth to Second)
Wednesday June 3 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins South: Maple (Fifth to Second), Elm (Fifth to Second), Wilson
Thursday June 4 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins South: Mountjoy
Timmins North: Mountjoy, MacLean
From May 31 to June 5, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing day time street sweeping
Monday June 1 Starting 7:30 am:
Mountjoy: Power, Clifford, Chestnut, Greeningdon, Royale
South Porcupine: Crawford
Tuesday June 2 Starting 7:30 am:
Mountjoy: Joseph, Park
South Porcupine: Main
Wednesday June 3 Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Berridale, Michelano
Thursday June 4 Starting 7:30 am:
Mountjoy: Bonaventure, Meadow, Pleasant, Castlewood, Diamond, Majestic
Friday June 5 Starting 7:30 am:
No sweeping scheduled
From May 24 to May 29, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing night time street sweeping
Sunday May 24 Starting 11:30 pm:
Mountjoy: Riverside (Shirley to Canadian Tire)
Porcupine: King (Gervais to Coott)
Monday May 25 Starting 11:30 pm:
Porcupine: Highway 101 (Coott to Crawford)
Tuesday May 26 Starting 11:30 pm:
South Porcupine: Harold (Crawford to Legion)
Wednesday May 27 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins South: Pine (Sixth to Kirby), Cedar (Fifth to First), Balsam (Fifth to First), Birch (Fifth to Second)
South Porcupine: Bruce, Golden
Thursday May 28 Starting 11:30 pm:
South Porcupine: Main (Harold to Strachan)
From May 24 to May 29, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing day time street sweeping
Monday May 25 Starting 7:30 am:
Mountjoy: Vanier, Center, Lynwood, Woodland, Forest, Frontenac, Champlain
South Porcupine: Warner, Walter, Evans (Dunn to Dead end), Smith (Walther to Tisdale), Leighton, Allan, Mahon
Tuesday May 26 Starting 7:30 am:
Mountjoy: Hudson, Laval, Theodore, Carlton, Brock, Acres
South Porcupine: Dunn (Warner to Tisdale), Evans (Dunn to Station), Tisdale (Langmuir to Goldrush), Galbraith, McDougall, Glenn
Wednesday May 27 Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Commercial, Cloutier, Fogg, Mattagami
South Porcupine: Lyall, Goldrush (Tisdale to Lyall), Summers, Smith (Summers to Tisdale), Station
Thursday May 28 Starting 7:30 am:
Mountjoy: Gatineau, Viscount, Timcor, Georgian
Friday May 29 Starting 7:30 am:
Mountjoy: Camille, Laurentian, Christine, Chantal, Chenier, Philip, Marcel
South Porcupine: Shamrock (Crawford to Legion), Bloor (Legion to Lakeview), Lakeview
Collection that falls on Good Friday (Friday, April 10, 2020) will be will collected on Easter Monday, April 13, 2020. Deloro Landfill and German Twp. Landfill will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020 Residential waste & recycling collection that falls on Easter Monday will be unaffected and will be collected as scheduled. Deloro Landfill will be open.
Please ensure your waste and recycling is at the curb by 7:30 am and left out if not collected by 4:00 pm as collection times may vary without notice.
You can also search items in the Waste Wizard tool to find out how to properly dispose of various materials by downloading the Timmins Recyclepedia app.
For further information, contact Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.