The snowmobile crossing on Algonquin Blvd. E. adjacent to Hollinger Park has been activated. The crossing makes up half of the new traffic light installation that allows pedestrians and snowmobiles to cross Algonquin Blvd. E. safely, and provides dedicated left turns for vehicles exiting KFC. The traffic lights and dual crossings were added as a solution for safe trail access for snowmobiles, following the removal of the Algonquin overpass in early 2024. Separate crossings for snowmobiles and pedestrians are in place for safety, with mounted buttons installed for rider access. The snowmobile crossing connects to an approved trail through Hollinger Park and Water Tower Rd. Please refer to the Timmins Snow Mobile Club for information on trail access. For more information on approved municipal street access and rider regulations, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/snowmobiling.
Timmins City Council has approved a new Short-Term Accommodation By-law that will provide municipal oversight on properties used for short-terms stays. The popularity of vacation rental services has grown, with home owners renting out their residence, or part of their residence, for periods of less than 28 consecutive days. A quick search online shows apartments, cottages, homes, and guesthouses throughout Timmins as available. By-law 2025-9085 is effective January 14, 2025, and requires that all short-term accommodations be licensed in Timmins as a business. This means that properties being used for short-term accommodation, different from a hotel or bed and breakfast, will need to follow the City’s property and occupancy standards, health and safety regulations, and begin collecting the Municipal Transient Accommodation Tax (MAT). “The benefit of a regulated short-term rental policy cannot be understated,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “With housing availability being a concern, we would like to encourage property owners to consider long-term rental agreements over short-term stays, but if they are renting out space for shorter stays, we also want to make sure that they follow our property standards and that the space is safe and maintained. This is important to both neighbouring property owners and temporary guests. “We also have an opportunity to increase available MAT funding by having the tax collected on short-term rental accommodations. This means more potential funding for profit and not-for-profit tourism initiatives. We can further support important programs, like outreach services and the City’s Safety Improvement Grant, which are directly funded through the municipal portion of MAT revenues.” Individuals with short-term rental properties can register with Service Timmins. Review By-law 2025-9085: https://bit.ly/3PzRabk
File No. Z-2024-08 5627-050-033-12800 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING RE: PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended. Applicant: James Kelly and Liliane Kelly Location: Concession 2, Part of Lot 2, Plan M-16-T, Lot 196, Part of Lot 189, Registered Plan 6R-8981, Part 3, Registered Plan 6R-9152, Parts 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7, Part of Part 1, Registered Plan 6R-9438, Part 2, Mountjoy Township, City of Timmins (373 Vimy Avenue) 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) SP6.192 to permit an accessory building, being a 93.64 square metre residential detached garage, to be the main building on the subject lands until such time as a primary use, such as a residential dwelling, is constructed. Related Application: The subject lands are subject to Consent Application B-22-24. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Please note that the rights of third parties to appeal Zoning By-law Amendment decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal have been restricted under the Planning Act. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3. For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email. Dated at the City of Timmins this 16th day of January, 2025. Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), all written submissions, documents, deputations, correspondence, emails or other communications (including name and address) provided for, or at a public meeting, public consultation, or other public process are considered part of the public record. Please note that by submitting any of this information, consent is being provided to use and disclose this information as part of the Planning process.
File No. Z-2024-07 Roll No.: 5627-010-092-32300 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING RE: PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended. Applicant: Serge Robert and Natalie Ginglo-Robert Location: Concession 3, North Part of Lot 10, Registered Plan 6R-3467, Part 1, Parcel 20522 SEC, Mountjoy Township, City of Timmins (1110 Mahoney Road North) THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Rural (RD-RU) to Rural (RD-RU) SP6.191 to permit all uses in the Rural (RD-RU) zone, including a two-storey primary residential dwelling unit and allow a second detached residential dwelling unit to be constructed on the subject lands. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Please note that the rights of third parties to appeal Zoning By-law Amendment decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal have been restricted under the Planning Act. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3. For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email. Dated at the City of Timmins, this 16th day of January, 2025. Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), all written submissions, documents, deputations, correspondence, emails or other communications (including name and address) provided for, or at a public meeting, public consultation, or other public process are considered part of the public record. Please note that by submitting any of this information, consent is being provided to use and disclose this information as part of the Planning process.
The Timmins Fire Department would like to advise residents that ice water rescue training will be carried out the week of January 13, 2025 on Pearl Lake. Barricades have been set up on Pearl Lake as of Wednesday, January 8, 2025, around areas of open water. Please avoid this area. Watch for barricades and open water. Thank you for your cooperation.
City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair in the following areas: Areas Norman St. from Park Ave. to Paul St., including all homes north of Paul St. on Norman. Vanier St. from Norman St. to Center St. Time of Disruption Effective immediately. Estimated time of completion is 4:00 p.m. on January 18, 2025. Homeowners will experience short-term loss of water, low water pressure, or brown or rust-coloured water during the repair. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are complete, 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 work.
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Saturday, January 18 at 12:01am. and is anticipated to last all day and may continue into the evening. 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
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of January 11, 2025. Monday, January 13, 2025 Areas being affected that will not have snow removal due to a plowing event and will be re-scheduled for a later date: Night Shift Timmins– scheduled– Timmins North: Poplar, Willow, Oak, Ann (Gillies to dead end), Fogg (Algonquin to Ann), Avenue (Algonquin to dead end), Charles (Algonquin to dead end), Cloutier (Oak to Willow), Gillies. Disruption of snow removal operations as stated are due to a city-wide snow plowing event. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department Waste Management Division, wishes to advise the public of late service and possible delay for Thursday January 2, 2024, collection. Area: • All Schumacher Late/ Delay of Pick Up: • Crew working into the evening until 8pm. • If not collected this evening, please have at the curbside no later than 7:30AM on Friday January 3, 2025. City staff apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of December 29, 2024. Monday, December 30, 2024 Night Shift Timmins – scheduled– Connecting Link: 655 to Cedar was completed Sunday, December 29, 2024. Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Areas being affected that will not have snow removal due to a plowing event and will be re-scheduled for a later date: Day Shift Timmins– scheduled–North Howard, Harmony, Burke, Leone, Patricia (Eighth to Ross). Disruption of snow removal operations as stated are due to a city-wide snow plowing event. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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.”
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From January 19 to January 24, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below. Sunday, January 19, Starting 9:00 pm: Third, Second, Balsam- Sixth to Kirby Monday, January 20, Starting 9:00 pm: Schumacher Hwy- 655 to Carium, Algonquin- 655 to Brunette, James, Toke Tuesday, January 21, Starting 9:00 pm: Ross, Jubilee, Lafleur Bridge Wednesday, January 22, Starting 9:00 pm: Birch- Sixth to Second, Maple- Sixth to Second, Elm- Sixth to Second Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From January 20, 2025 to January 24, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below. Monday, January 20, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Patricia (North of Ross), Hart (North of Ross), Gordon, Diane, Murray South Porcupine: William, Cecil, Essa Tuesday, January 21, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Quartz, George, Jade, Melrose Schumacher: Father Costello, Grant, Croatia Wednesday, January 22, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Harmony, Leone, Kay, Murdoch, Cherry, Empire. South Porcupine: Dome, Shamrock, Bloor Thursday, January 23, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Hemlock (Eighth to Brousseau), Tamarack (Eighth to Brousseau), Roche, Spruce (Ross to Brousseau), Hendry. Schumacher: Dwyer, Hollinger Lane, Les Hall, Fourth Ave, Vipond Friday, January 24, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins : Churches and Storefronts. Schumacher: Aura Lake, Battochio, Templeton, Boundary, Lionscrest Note on the Plan: 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 completed will be completed 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. Winter Parking Ban: 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: Day Operation: Snow removal is never done in the area where Waste Collection 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
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city-wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Tuesday, January 14 at 12:01am. and is anticipated to last all day and may continue into the evening. 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
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From January 12 to January 16, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below. Sunday, January 12, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Denise, Suzanne, Lonergan, Riverpark. Monday, January 13, Starting 9:00 pm BIA: Spruce (Sixth to Kirby), Pine (Sixth to Kirby), Cedar (Fifth to Kirby). Tuesday, January 14, Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Poplar, Willow, Oak, Ann (Gillies to dead end), Fogg (Algonquin to Ann), Avenue (Algonquin to dead end), Charles (Algonquin to dead end), Cloutier (Oak to Willow), Gillies. Wednesday, January 15, Starting 9:00 pm: BIA: Third, Second, Balsam (Fifth to Kirby). Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From January 13, 2025 to January 17, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below. Monday, January 13, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins South: Way (Mountjoy to Preston), Way (Rea to Cameron), Windsor, Middleton, Bannerman. Tuesday, January 14, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Cherry (Seventh to Eighth), Cherry (Empire to Murdock), Cherry (Eighth to dead end), Burke, Harmony, Patricia (Eighth to Ross), Howard, Leone. Wednesday, January 15, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Floral, Crescent, Lincoln, Carlin, Polaris. Thursday, January 16, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Bonaventure, Meadow, Pleasant, Castlewood, Majestic, Diamond. Friday, January 17, Starting 7:30 am: Churches and Storefronts. Note on the Plan: 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 completed will be completed 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. Winter Parking Ban: 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: Day Operation: Snow removal is never done in the area where Waste Collection 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
Nighttime Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am: From January 5 to January 9, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing nighttime snow removal in the following areas sorted by date: Sunday, January 5, starting at 9:00 pm: • Connecting Link: Harold (Legion to Tim Hortons), King (Coott to Gervais). Monday, January 6, starting at 9:00 pm: • Connecting Link: Riverside (Norman to Shirley), Commercial. Tuesday, January 7, starting at 9:00 pm: • Connecting Link: Riverside (Shirley to Government). Wednesday, January 8, starting at 9:00 pm: • Timmins: Waterloo (Algonquin to Vimy), Messines, Wilcox (Algonquin to Commercial), Preston (Algonquin to Commercial), Cameron South Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm: From January 6 to January 10, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the following areas sorted by date: Friday, January 10, starting at 7:30 am: • Timmins: Churches and Storefronts • South Porcupine: Churches and Storefronts Disclaimer: The above schedule or parts of it 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 completed will be completed on the next available snow removal shift. Snow removal is never done in the area where Waste Collection is taken place. 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. Winter Parking Ban: 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: Day Operation: 1. High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets) 2. Low density residential areas Night Operation: 1. Highway sections 2. High density commercial sections 3. 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 Department
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From December 29 to January 2, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below. Sunday, December 29, Starting 9:00 pm: Schumacher HWY: Carium to 655. Monday, December 30, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: 655 to Cedar. Wednesday, January 1, Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Cedar to Theriault. Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From December 30, 2024 to January 3, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below. Monday, December 30, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins South: Columbus, Montgomery, Southern. Tuesday, December 31, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Howard, Harmony, Burke, Leone, Patricia (Eighth to Ross). Thursday, January 2, Starting 7:30 am: Borden, Laurier, Rea (Powerline to Jubilee). Friday, January 3, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Churches and Storefronts South Porcupine: Churches and Storefronts Note on the Plan: 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 completed will be completed 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. Winter Parking Ban: 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: Day Operation: Snow removal is never done in the area where Waste Collection 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.
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.
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.
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.