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.  

Please be advised that the Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool is currently closed for annual repairs and maintenance.

Pool is expected to re-open on Monday, September 9th.

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. 

The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the Public that the northbound lanes of Shirley Street between Riverside and Richard and the westbound right turning lane and the left hand eastbound turning lane onto Shirley at Riverside Drive will be closed for curb and sidewalk replacement beginning Wednesday, August 21, 2019 to Friday August 23, 2019 at 4:00 pm.

Traffic controls will be in place for all northbound traffic.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.

Please be advised that the Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool is currently closed for annual repairs and maintenance.

Pool is expected to re-open on Monday, September 9th.

The City of Timmins Engineering Department would like to notify the Public of possible intermittent traffic delays on the Connecting Link due to geotechnical investigations that will be occurring between August 19, 2019 to August 25, 2019. A minimum of one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

Traffic control will be in place and drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone. 

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time. 

The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the Public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas.

Area: City crews will be working in Timmins, North of Algonquin Blvd, East of MacLean Dr.

Time of Disruption: Aug 19 2019 7:30am until Aug 23 2019 4:00pm

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water following the testing. 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 complete the test. Once the test is complete and the work crew has left the area, 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 necessary process, and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at (705) 264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

Please note! Effective August 19, Timmins Transit is performing necessary repairs to our runway and as a result we will need to temporarily relocate the pick-up location at the terminal.

This will remain in effect until the repairs are complete. Please see diagram for the new temporary pick up locations. Route 31 will be on the North end of the runway and Route 37 & 38 will be on Spruce Street near the sidewalk and canopy at the ONR side of the building.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!

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.

Night Time Street Sweeping 9:30 pm to 7:30 am

From July 2 to July 5, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that no night time street sweeping is scheduled.

Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 11:30 pm

From July 2 to July 5, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below.

July 2 Starting 7:30 am:

Melrose: Malette, Couture, Martin, Delia

Mountjoy: Georgian, Viscount, Acres

July 3 Starting 7:30 am:

Melrose: Cameron North, Ann, McLeod, Spooner, Randall, Riverpark

North: Berriedale, Michelano 

July 4 Starting 7:30 am:

Mountjoy: Lynwood, Center, Woodland, Forest Place, Champlain, Frontenac, Hudson, Brock, Theodore, Laval, Carleton

July 5 Starting 7:30 am:

No Street Sweeping scheduled

Note on the Plan:

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 Crew to advance.

Priority Sequence for Street Sweeping Operations:

Day Operation:

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);

Low density residential areas

Night Operation:

Highway sections;

High density commercial sections;

Main Arterial Routes

Safety:

A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.  

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Public Works

Night Time Street Sweeping 9:30 pm to 7:30 am

From June 24 to June 28, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that no night time street sweeping is scheduled.

Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 11:30 pm

From June 24 to June 28, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below.

June 24 Starting 7:30 am:

Melrose: JV Bonhomme, College, Westmount, Brian Romain

South Porcupine: Main (Golden to Harold), Moore (Golden to Harold)

June 25 Starting 7:30 am:

Melrose: Donna, McClinton, Louise, Emilie, Fay, Lamminen

South Porcupine: Crawford (Golden to Harold), Golden (Legion to Evans)

June 26 Starting 7:30 am:

Melrose: Shub, Rheaume, Morandin, Lalonde, Rosemarie

South Porcupine: Bruce (Legion to Lakeview), Evans (Golden to Station), Laffin

June 27 Starting 7:30 am:

Melrose: Lois, Lozanne, Renee Place, Kelly Ann

June 28 Starting 7:30 am:

Mountjoy: Lilian, Craig, Paul, Louis, Vanier, School, Lemoyne, McDuff

Note on the Plan:

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 Crew to advance.

Priority Sequence for Street Sweeping Operations:

Day Operation:

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);

Low density residential areas

Night Operation:

Highway sections;

High density commercial sections;

Main Arterial Routes

Safety:

A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.  

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

 Night Time Street Sweeping 9:30 pm to 7:30 am

From June 17 to June 21, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that no night time street sweeping is scheduled.

Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 11:30 pm

From June 17 to June 21, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below.

June 17 Starting 7:30 am:

Melrose: Dieppe, University, Melrose, Reg Pope, Graye

June 18 Starting 7:30 am:

Melrose: Blahey, Simone, Argento, Mascioli, Logan Kerr, Ray Caine, Brian Romain

June 19 Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins South: Graham Lane, Tonelli, Delmonte, Reliable, Sterling, Cody (Delmonte to Wilcox)

June 20 Starting 7:30 am:

Melrose: JV Bonhomme, College, Westmount

June 21 Starting 7:30 am:

Mountjoy: Bonaventure, Meadow Lane, Pleasant, Castlewood, Majestic, Diamond Court

Note on the Plan:

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 Crew to advance.

Priority Sequence for Street Sweeping Operations:

Day Operation:

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);

Low density residential areas

Night Operation:

Highway sections;

High density commercial sections;

Main Arterial Routes

Safety:

A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.  

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Public Works

 Street Sweeping Operations Notice 

Please note that there is no planned sweeping operation for the week of June 9 to 15 due to the Spring Clean Up Program. We will resume regular daytime and night time sweeping once the Spring Clean Up Program is completed.

Note on the Plan:

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 Crew to advance.

Priority Sequence for Street Sweeping Operations:

Day Operation:

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);

Low density residential areas

Night Operation:

Highway sections;

High density commercial sections;

Main Arterial Routes

Safety:

A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.  

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Public Works

Night Time Street Sweeping 9:30 pm to 7:30 am

From June 2 to June 7, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below

June 2 Starting 11:30 pm:

Mountjoy: Vimy to dead end

June 3 Starting 11:30 pm:

Theriault: Jubilee to Algonquin

College: Jubilee to Westmount

June 4 Starting 11:30 pm:

Pine: Ross to Cemetery

June 5 Starting 11:30 pm:

McLean: JV Bonhomme to Vimy

June 6 Starting 11:30 pm:

Timmins North: Sixth, Messines and Waterloo

Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 11:30 pm

Please note that there will be no daytime sweeping for the week of June 2 to 7 due to the Spring Clean Up Program. We will resume regular daytime sweeping once the Spring Clean Up Program is completed.

Note on the Plan:

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 Crew to advance.

Priority Sequence for Street Sweeping Operations:

Day Operation:

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);

Low density residential areas

Night Operation:

Highway sections;

High density commercial sections;

Main Arterial Routes

Safety:

A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.  

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Public Works

Collection that falls on Good Friday (Friday, April 19, 2019) will be will collected on Easter Monday, April 22, 2019.  Deloro Landfill and German Twp. Landfill will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019.

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.