Due to the ongoing Canada Post Strike, final year-end notices for monthly pre-authorized payments for property tax and/or utilities will be delayed. If you are currently registered on a Pre-authorized Payment Plan, you can contact Service Timmins for more information on your final December withdrawal (for water utility accounts) and new monthly property tax and water utility amounts for January 2025. You will still receive your final year-end notice in the mail. For assistance, call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 or visit us in-person at City Hall during regular business hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
City Council has approved the 2025 water and wastewater budget, with an annual increase of 5.49%. The increase follows the City’s 10-year financial plan with the addition of a 1% capital levy that will help the City invest more in necessary water and wastewater capital projects. The average 5 room home will pay $26 more for water, $37 more for wastewater per year, plus a $14.79 levy payment, for a total of $77.79 for municipal service. The same household will pay approximately $6.50 more per month on their utility bill compared to last year. The 1% levy meets the recommendations outlined in the City’s 2024 Asset Management Plan, presented to Council on October 15, 2024. In the Asset Management Plan, it was noted that the City’s current rate of capital expenditures, the amount the City is reinvesting in infrastructure, should be increased. A strategy to use multi-year capital levies was one recommendation that would help close the gap and allow the City to focus on capital investment to develop, maintain, or improve water and wastewater infrastructure. In 2025, the City has budgeted approximately $23.4 million gross expenditure towards water and wastewater capital projects. Included in the approved budget is the replacement of underground infrastructure between Crawford St. to the Porcupine River Bridge as part of connecting link construction. The 2-year Tisdale Reservoir Project is budgeted at $3.4 million per year and will replace the existing reservoir, pump, and watermains with a new facility closer to South Porcupine. The City is also phasing in a 3-year subdivision development plan that begins with the installation of water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure to facilitate new residential construction. The water and wastewater budget is approved separately from the general 2025 municipal budget or taxation fund because revenues are sourced from user fees and not property tax. The full long-term financial plan for water and wastewater available on the City of Timmins website under Our Services > Water and Sewer.
For the duration of the Canada Post strike, Planning Act notices for the following application types will be published in the Timmins Daily Press newspaper and online on the City of Timmins website at www.timmins.ca under City News: • Official Plan Amendment Applications • Zoning By-law Amendment Applications • Notice of Intention to Pass Amending By-law to Remove Holding Symbol • Consent Applications • Validation of Title Applications • Minor Variance Applications Residents can sign up to receive e-mail alerts directly for City News notices at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/news_and_alerts/subscribe-to-city_news-alerts.
Algonquin Blvd. is scheduled to re-open to traffic between Cedar St. and Brunette Rd. on Thursday, November 21, 2024. This week, contractors will finish temporary line painting and begin turning on the traffic signals between Cedar St. and Brunette Rd., including the new traffic light and crossing on Algonquin Blvd. adjacent to Hollinger Park. The new traffic light for pedestrians and snowmobiles will add another stop along Algonquin Blvd. to allow for safe passage and access to service stations from one side of Algonquin to the other, particularly for snowmobiles accessing the trail network. This is a timed light with a standard green, yellow, and red sequence. Traffic will be stopped for three situations: on-demand pedestrian crossing, on-demand snowmobile crossing (seasonal only), and timed for left-turns exiting KFC. Starting today (November 18), crews will begin to remove the temporary traffic controls (traffic lights) at Brunette Rd./Second Ave. and Second Ave./Mountjoy St. S. Over the next 3 days, the temporary stop signs on Sixth Ave. (east-west traffic) will be removed. The traffic lights in the downtown core will return to signaled lights on weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Temporary speed limits on Airport Rd. from Laforest Rd. through the area of the Kraft Creek Bridge (approximately 1.25 km's) will be removed. The temporary heavy commercial truck traffic detour will end once Algonquin Blvd. re-opens. Timmins Transit’s Route 16 stop at Park Road Square will resume once Algonquin Blvd. is open. Reminder: The stop sign on Pine St. N. at Sixth Ave. is now a permanent 4-way stop. Once the detours are removed and the road is open, please use extra caution when driving. Obey all posted traffic signage. Be patient with other drivers as we re-learn the original routes. Thank you for your continued patience as we’ve navigated 7 months of construction. This section completes all three downtown segments.
The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will begin resuming services on Monday, November 18, 2024. Necessary repairs to the pool’s heating and boiler system have been completed, and pool staff are ready to welcome back swimmers. A special swim schedule has been posted, with temporary times for open swims, lap swims, and available rental times, effective November 18 to December 1, 2024. “We understand that the pool’s closure has been frustrating for both residents and athletes who rely on access to the pool for fitness and training,” said Steph Palmateer, City Clerk and Director of Community Services. “The repairs were critical to safe operation of the pool, and we appreciate the continued patience of the community as we’ve worked to get the pool open.” Click here to view the temporary swim schedule for Nov. 18 - Dec. 1. Registration for winter swim lessons will be held on December 3, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through Timmins Recreation Online, or by contacting Service Timmins directly by phone 705-264-1331 or in-person at City Hall.
Over the next little while, you may notice a GFL truck adding a sticker to your curbside recycling cart. This sticker is from Circular Materials, the new administrator of Timmins’ recycling program. Effective January 1, 2025, Timmins' recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, the administrator of the common collection system and a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario. Visit www.circularmaterials.ca/timmins for more information. Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a water main valve replacement, which will cause a temporary water service disruption, in the following area: Area: The Gold Centre Area in Schumacher affecting: • Croatia Ave. from Ponderossa St. to Delost St., Claimpost Trail, Brundy Ave., Ennis St., Miners Ave., Delost Ave., Prospector’s St. Date & Time of Disruption: • November 25, 2024 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to no water, low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured, 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. Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made. 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 a water main valve replacement, which will cause a temporary water service disruption, in the following area: Area: • The Gold Centre Area in Schumacher affecting: • Croatia Ave. from Ponderossa St. to Delost St., Claimpost Trail, Brundy Ave., Ennis St., Miners Ave., Delost Ave., Prospector’s St. Date & Time of Disruption: • November 20, 2024 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to no water, low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured, 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. Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made. City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Please be advised that the City Hall parking lot on Cedar St. N. will be closed for parking and to motor vehicles from October 25 - November 8, 2024. Both the front hall and accessible entrance to City Hall (elevator access) will remain open. Cedar St. N. will be closed north of the laneway behind City Hall. Work is being done to connect the City's sanitary sewer system to new underground infrastructure as part of Connecting Link construction. A temporary pedestrian crossing will be installed across Algonquin Blvd. E. at Cedar St. to accommodate parking in the municipal lots south of Algonquin. The wests sidewalk along Cedar St. N. will also remain accessible, with the construction zone clearly marked with signage and fencing. We appreciate your continued cooperation.
Timmins Transit will be running a reduced conventional bus schedule on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Currently, there will be no Route 38 bus on the half hour and no microtransit service for Porcupine and South Porcupine. Timmins Transit will provide updates if necessary throughout the day. Transit users can track their bus by using the Transit app, available for download on iOS and Android: www.timmins.ca/transit
Last week, Mayor, councillors, and senior City staff attended the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa. In an update released by AMO on August 23, the conference was referred to as “record-setting” with over 3,300 participants in attendance. Timmins’ delegation used the opportunity to push for increased provincial funding for several key priorities, including housing, infrastructure, and recreation. In a meeting with the Honourable Minister Paul Calandra, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the City’s Housing Action Plan was presented with a focus on expanding critical infrastructure for subdivision development. Mayor Michelle Boileau and City staff will continue the conversation on Tuesday when Calandra makes a stop in Timmins. At the conference, Ontario announced another round of funding for housing-related infrastructure, a potential for the City to secure costs required to build, maintain, or repair core assets that support the construction of new homes. The City’s meeting with Parliamentary Assistant Amarjot Sandhu, Ministry of Infrastructure, discussed the funding requirements and how the City can continue to improve and expand municipal infrastructure to combat the housing shortage. “Both meetings were positive,” said the City’s Chief Administrative Officer Dave Landers. “We have about 15 minutes to make a case for what we need now to move Timmins’ forward. We need funding from upper levels of government to help us build more homes, specifically to help us make sure we have the infrastructure capacity to service new subdivisions.” The province also announced details of a new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund to help upgrade existing or build new recreation facilities. The announcement came before the City’s meeting with the Honourable Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport, to discuss funding options for the proposed multi-purpose recreation facility. Design and study costs related to the project could be eligible for funding, and the City will also look for additional projects that may qualify under the same program. “The timing of the province’s announcement was ideal,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We were prepared to talk about how the proposed multi-purpose facility will not only improve access to local sports and recreation programming, but allow Timmins to host more events and expand tourism opportunities. Our vision is very much in line with the province’s commitment to provide access to modern facilities that support community growth and sustainability. What I took from the meeting is that our plans for a new multi-purpose facility need to incorporate both recreation and well-being opportunities.” While the City’s meeting with the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria on Hwy. 67 (Municipal Rd.) was not definitive, the Minister of Transportation has committed to come to Timmins and see the state of the road, while continuing to explore solutions for Timmins and Iroquois Falls. Both communities have been asking that maintenance and costs of Hwy. 67 be uploaded to the province. Mayor Boileau also met with the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Health Minister, as part of the Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) delegation on physician recruitment and retention. When the minister asked for ideas on how to combat the doctor shortage, Mayor Boileau’s recommendation was clear. Continue to invest in local healthcare facilities with the goal of making them state-of-the-art, with the equipment and resources that attract doctors and healthcare practitioners. “The province can help create workplaces where physicians will want to practice,” adds Boileau. “Modern, innovative, efficient, with access to the equipment and infrastructure that healthcare professionals will seek out.”
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2024 08 15) – The mayors of Northern Ontario’s five largest municipalities have endorsed the ‘Solve the Crisis’ campaign launched by Ontario’s Big City Mayors, and are calling on the Government of Ontario to implement the campaign’s recommended actions. Like the communities represented by Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) municipalities – Greater Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Thunder Bay, and Sault Ste. Marie – are grappling with the growing homelessness crisis. Despite their best efforts, these municipalities lack the necessary government support to effectively address the issue. Municipalities did not create the homelessness crisis and do not have the resources to solve it, yet they are being forced to manage its impacts. “Homelessness is an increasingly complex and challenging situation. Municipalities do not have the funding capacity or jurisdictional authority to implement the necessary programs and supports independently. We’re doing what we can, but we cannot do it alone,” said Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker. “The Solve the Crisis campaign provides actionable steps that can make a meaningful difference in our communities. Through NOLUM, we have a unified voice and we’re using it to urge the government to implement the campaign’s recommendations,” said Thunder Bay Mayor Ken Boshcoff. The Solve the Crisis campaign is more than a call for help – it’s a comprehensive plan to assist municipalities in addressing this challenging situation. Key recommendations include: Appointing a single minister provincially to bring cross-ministry focus to this issue and fund that ministry appropriately. Have the new provincial minister strike a task force to advise and make recommendations on solutions to these issues with a cross-section of stakeholders and commit to funding the recommendations. Provide the municipality with resources to transition homeless and underused individuals to appropriate housing with the necessary supports Fund a 24/7 crisis response service across the province to relieve the pressure on hospital emergency centres and first responders. “Homelessness isn’t just an issue for the Greater Toronto Area. Small-to mid-sized municipalities, like those in Northern Ontario, are often overlooked when it comes to homelessness, making it crucial for NOLUM to highlight the impact across the north and advocate for the necessary support,” said Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We need increased support from the Provincial and Federal Governments, and we need it urgently. Like my colleagues, I’ve witnessed the profound impacts of homelessness, and I’m confident that the recommendations from the Solve the Crisis campaign will greatly benefit our communities,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre. “Recent data from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing shows that homelessness continues to rise across Ontario. Municipalities are ready to help, and we’re bringing a plan to the table – we need the Province to step up and support our efforts,” added North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico. To learn more about the Solve the Crisis campaign, visit solvethecrisis.ca. Ontarians are asked to participate in the campaign through the correspondence portal on the website and by contacting their local MPP.
Mayor Michelle Boileau is ready to push for increased infrastructure funding across several key priorities at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa. The Mayor and senior municipal staff will present the City’s Housing Action Plan, requirements for a new multi-purpose recreation facility, and continue asking the province to take responsibility for Hwy. 67. The annual AMO Conference, held August 18 – 21, 2024, is the province’s biggest event for municipal leaders. The opportunity to get in front of key decision-makers is invaluable when representing the city’s residents, local business, and industry. “We are confident that the plans and presentations we have prepared are well-thought-out and reinforce the opportunities that are available in Timmins,” says Mayor Boileau. “We know that in order to grow our population and economy, we need support from the province to assist with housing, roads and facility infrastructure, and critical health services.” Timmins’ delegation will meet with the Honourable Minister Paul Calandra, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to discuss the recently approved Housing Action Plan and how the province can assist with the cost of subdivision development and infrastructure. A meeting is booked with the Honourable Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport, to discuss funding options for the proposed multi-purpose recreation facility. Funding will be required from all levels of government should council decide to proceed with construction. The City will also meet with the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation for Ontario, to continue talk of uploading maintenance and costs of Hwy. 67 (Municipal Rd.) to the province, a joint request with the Town of Iroquois Falls. Mayor Boileau will join the other Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) to meet with the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Health Minister. The conversation will be physician recruitment and retention, Northern Ontario School of Medicine enrollment, and health team capacities. Timmins’ Council has approved a three-year financial commitment to fund a physician startup grant of up to $200,000 per year to offset the cost of setting up medical practice in the city. In a presentation to Council on June 18, the Timmins Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee was clear about the impacts of the doctor shortage on the community over the next five years. “There is a significant number of residents across all of Northern Ontario who are considered unattached patients without direct access to a family physician or required specialist,” adds Mayor Boileau. “Timmins’ Council is prepared to make the necessary investment in recruitment. We need the province to work with us to help create sustainable health services.”
City Council has approved $180,000 to extend the Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol Outreach Services until December 31, 2025. The cost will be added to the City’s taxation levy next year. The City of Timmins and the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) co-funded the outreach pilot project last August to provide enhanced community outreach for urban Indigenous members experiencing homelessness. The outreach services administered by Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol have been crucial to connecting individuals with necessary services and support systems. “I can say confidently that the pilot project started almost a year ago has been a success,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol offers an outreach service that is invaluable for individuals who need access to housing and well-being supports. They help fill a critical gap in service that is trauma-informed and culturally-appropriate.” Since August 31, 2023, Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol has had 13,356 interactions with individuals. 1,203 referrals have been made for treatment services, social services, acute care, and community addiction and mental health programs. Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol has also proactively collected over 3,500 sharps, helping to reduce drug-related waste on city streets, laneways, and in public parks. For more information on Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol services, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/emergency_services/important_contact_numbers
City Council has approved a municipal contribution to the ‘Physician Start-Up Grant’ in the amount of $20,000 per new physician recruit up to a maximum of $200,000 per year for the next three years. The funds will be added to the City’s 2025 municipal budget. The decision comes after members of the Timmins Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee (TPRRC) made a compelling presentation to council last month on the current physician shortage in Timmins, and the potential shortage in the next five years. Timmins needs forty (40) physicians now and could need over eighty (80) physicians by 2029. The presentation included a set of initiatives aimed at addressing the shortage, including the development of a ‘Physician Start-Up Grant’ to assist doctors with starting practice in Timmins. The intention is to match equal contributions from the Timmins and District Hospital, City of Timmins, and industry partners for up to 10 physicians per year. With both the hospital and municipal contributions confirmed, the TPRRC will now approach industry leaders to assist. “There is the potential for tens of thousands of residents to be without direct access to a family physician or required specialist,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We know there is already a large number of residents who are considered “unattached patients”. Ensuring that we have adequate access to healthcare is imperative. With the projected growth in the mining and mining service sectors alone, supporting sustainable health services is one way that our industry leaders can also support their current workforce and recruitment.”
Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From June 03 to June 07, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below. Monday, June 03, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Rheaume, Shub, College, Reg Pope, Ray Canie, Mascioli South Porcupine: Laffin Lyall, McDougall, Galbraith, Glenn Tuesday, June 04, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Logan Kerr, Schneider, Argento, Brian Romain, JV Bonhomme, Jade (Rea to Melrose) South Porcupine: Evans, Allan, Leighton, Goldrush, Warner, Dunn Wednesday, June 05, Starting 7:30 am: South Porcupine: Tisdale, Evans, Goldmine Rd. Overpass Thursday, June 06, Starting 7:30 am: South Porcupine: Shaw Creek, Delnite, Cooks Rd. Bluejay, Ankerite Friday June 07 Starting 7:30 am: Schumacher: Vipond Rd. Overpass 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 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 26 to May 29, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time street sweeping in the areas listed below. Sunday May 26 Starting 9:00 pm: Downtown Lanes Timmins Monday May 27 Starting 9:00 pm: Parking Lots Timmins Tuesday May 28 Starting 9:00 pm: Parking Lots Timmins Wednesday May 29 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins South: Mountjoy, Pine Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 27 to May 31, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below. Monday May 27 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Park, Power South Porcupine: William, Cecil, Powell Tuesday May 28 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Donna, Emile, Fay, Lamminen, Spooner, Randall South Porcupine: Front, Huot, O’Brian, Broadway, Essa Wednesday May 29 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Martin, Delia, Couture, Jean, Malette, Kelly Ann South Porcupine: Dome, Shamrock, Bloor Thursday May 30 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Lozanne, Lois, Rosemarie, Lalonde, Demine, Morandin South Porcupine: Overpass Goldmine Rd. Overpass Vipond Rd. Friday May 31 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Parking Lots South Porcupine: Legion, Moore, Strachan, Quebec. 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 Week of May 18 to May 24, 2024 Night Time Street Sweeping 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 20 to May 23, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time street sweeping in the areas listed below. Monday May 20 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Toke, Ross, Jubilee Tuesday May 21 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Maclean, Theriault, College, Vimy Wednesday May 22 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Victoria, Denise, Lonergan Street Sweeping Operations Week of May 18 to May 24, 2024 Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 21 to May 24, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below. Tuesday May 21 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Bartleman, Eyre, Churchill, Richelieu, Rochdale Schumacher: Dwyer, Lions Crest, Les Hall, Hollinger Wednesday May 22 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Pine (Sixth to Ross), Polaris (Rea to Dead end), Belleview, Pearl, Cameron (Theriault to dead end) Ann (Cameron to dead end), Powerline, Mcleod Timmins North: Melrose, University, Dieppe Thursday May 23 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Rea, Waterloo, Jade (Rea to Melrose) Schumacher: Fourth, Aura Lake, Battachio, Boundary Friday May 24 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Fogg (Wilson to Commercial), Cloutier (Wilson to Bannerman), Clifford, Greeningdon, Bonaventure Schumacher: Brundy, Fourth, Ponderosa, Veterans, Claimpost 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 Week of May 11 to May 17, 2024 Night Time Street Sweeping 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 12 to May 16, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time street sweeping in the areas listed below. Sunday May 12 Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Riverside (School Rd to Shirley) Monday May 13 Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Riverside (Shirley to Canadian Tire lights) Tuesday May14 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Pine N, Jubilee Timmins North: Toke, Ross Wednesday May 15 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Maclean, Theriault, College Timmins North: Victoria, Denise Street Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 13 to May 17, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below. Monday May 13 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Gatineau, Christine, Chantal, Philip, Marcel Timmins North: Hemlock (Ross to Roche), Roche, Tamarack (Ross to dead end), Spruce (Ross to Brousseau), Spruce (Hendry to dead end), Mont Sacre Coeur Tuesday May 14 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Balsam (Sixth to dead end), Birch (Sixth to Ninth), Maple (Sixth to Ninth), Elm (Sixth to Ninth) Timmins North: Pine (Ross to dead end), Hendry, Cedar (Jubilee to Hendry), Balsam (Jubilee to Brousseau), Birch (Jubilee to Brousseau), Maple (Jubilee to Brousseau) Wednesday May 15 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Borden, Laurier, Floral, Crescent, Lincoln Timmins North: Brousseau/Hamelin, Lavigne, Conrad Thursday May 16 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Carlin, Polaris, Quartz, George, Jade (Waterloo to MacLean), Jade (Rea to Melrose) Schumacher: Vipond, Father Costello Friday May 17 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Cameron (Theriault to dead end), Belleview, Hillside, O’Neil, Pearl, Mcleod, Powerline Schumacher: Les Hall, Hollinger Lane, Dwyer, Grant 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 Week of May 4 to May 10, 2024 Night Time Street Sweeping 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 4 to May 9, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time street sweeping in the areas listed below. Sunday May 4 Starting 9:00 pm: BIA: Second Avenue, Third Avenue, Spruce (Third to Kirby) South Porcupine: Main, Bruce, Golden, Crawford Monday May 5 Starting 9:00 pm: BIA: Pine (Algonquin to Kirby), Cedar (Algonquin to First), Balsam (Second to Sixth) South Porcupine: Crawford, Bruce, Connecting Link (South Porcupine to Schumacher) Tuesday May 6 Starting 9:00 pm: BIA: Birch (Second to Sixth), Maple (Second to Sixth), Elm (Second to Sixth) BIA: Spruce (Algonquin to Sixth), Pine (Algonquin to Sixth), Fifth (Pine to Spruce) Wednesday May 7 Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Riverside (Norman to Joseph) Connecting Link: Riverside (Joseph to Shirley) Street Sweeping Operations Week of May 6 to May 10, 2024. Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 6 to May 10, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below. Monday May 6 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Craig (Lemieux to Norman), Lemieux, Lillian, Norman (Lemieux to Snow Dump), Leonard, School, McDuff, Lemoyne, Paul/Louis Porcupine: Michener, Viola, Eric, Girdwood, Renison, Bergeron Tuesday May 7 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Vanier, Center, Lynwood, Forest, Woodland Porcupine: Clement, Ferguson, Lawrence, Sony, Nadine, Julie Wednesday May 8 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Toke (Ross to Dead End), Patricia (Ross to Murray), Hart (Ross to Murray) South Porcupine: Hellen, Helmer, Fern, Main N, Moore N, Legion N Thursday May 9 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Champlain, Frontenac, Hudson, Laval, Brock, Carlton, Theodore Schumacher: Father Costello, Grant, Les Hall, McIntyre, Battochio Friday May 10 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Park (Lillian to Joseph) Schumacher: Hollinger Lane, Dwyer, Vipond 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
With Algonquin Blvd. E. now open following construction, we understand that there are some concerns with the timing sequence of the lights on Algonquin Blvd. E. between Mountjoy St. and Spruce St. New software and programming has been installed as part of road upgrades. Our staff are currently working with contractors to ensure that everything is working properly. This includes the new lights adjacent to Hollinger Park. We appreciate your patience and will continue to provide updates.
Work to grade and repave the Mattagami Bridge pedestrian underpass starts on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The path will be closed for approximately 2 weeks while work is completed. Rehabilitation of the Mattagami Bridge as part of this year's Connecting Link construction includes work to improve the pedestrian underpass and extend the paved path to the Mountjoy Farmer's Market pavilion. We appreciate your cooperation while work is completed.
Installation of the dedicated snowmobile and pedestrian crossing on Algonquin Blvd. E. will begin Monday, July 8, 2024. Contractors will be in town to stage traffic controls and begin installing the electrical infrastructure like conduits and pole bases. The crossing is being added following the removal of the Algonquin overpass. Snowmobile riders will be able to traverse Algonquin using a signalized crossing from Hollinger Park to the Hydro One easement to the north. The crossing will operate with a standard red, yellow, and green traffic light cycle that starts on-demand when prompted by a pedestrian or snowmobile rider. The crossing for pedestrians and snowmobiles are separated for safety, flanking either side of the east entrance to KFC. Each crossing will be clearly marked, with separate crossing signals. During construction, Algonquin Blvd. E. will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the point of construction.