January 2024 - Posts
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance activities affecting water quality and water shut off within the following area.
Area:
• Couture Ave between Suzanne St and Jean St.
Date and Time of Disruption:
• Starts January 30, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 6PM
All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well as coloured water and/or lower water pressure.
Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour has returned to normal.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Sara Perron
Nighttime Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From January 27 to February 1, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing nighttime snow removal in the areas listed below:
Sunday January 28, Starting 9:00 pm
Timmins South: Wilson, Commercial
Monday January 29, Starting 9:00 pm
South Porcupine & Porcupine: Connecting Link – King, Harold
Tuesday January 30, Starting 9:00 pm
Timmins South: Brunette, Railway, Mountjoy
Wednesday January 31, Starting 9:00 pm
Timmins North: Toke (James to Ross), Sixth
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From January 29 to February 2, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below:
Monday January 29, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins South: Belanger, Rea
South Porcupine: Main (Harold to dead end), Moore (Harold to dead end), Legion (Powell to Harold), Legion (Harold to dead end), Fern (Crawford to Legion)
Tuesday January 30, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins North: Patricia (Eight to Ross), Leone, Howard, Burke, Harmony, Kay
South Porcupine: Hellen, Helmer, Sony, Julie, Nadine
Wednesday January 31, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins North: Seventh, Ninth, Drew, Borden, Laurier
Porcupine: Spillnaar, Tynne, David, Daniel, Grace
Thursday February 1, Starting 7:30 am
Timmins South: Spruce (Kirby to machine shop), Sterling, Lee, Dale, Ogden
Timmins West: Joseph, Power, Park
Friday February 2, 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 By-law 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 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.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a water main break in the following areas:
Area:
• On Suzanne St between Couture Ave and Martin Ave
Date & Time of Disruption:
• January 25, 2024 - Temporary water disruption immediately to 11:00 PM
Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-coloured 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 this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.
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.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:
Area:
• On Cedar St N from Drew Ave to Ninth Ave.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• January 24, 2024 - Temporary water disruption immediately to 10 PM
Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-coloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.
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.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:
Area:
• On Cedar St N from Drew Ave to Ross Ave.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• January 23, 2024 - Temporary water disruption immediately to 6 PM
Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-coloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour of the water 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.
Sara Perron
Mayor Michelle Boileau is heading to Toronto for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference beginning Sunday. This year, the City’s focus is on housing development, highway repairs, and repayment of the Golden Manor redevelopment project.
More than 1,600 participants from as many as 300 municipalities will participate in the conference, Sunday, January 21 to Tuesday, January 23, which gives local leaders and representatives the opportunity to highlight the unique challenges facing rural communities.
Timmins’ delegation will meet with Associate Minister Vijay Thanigasalam from the Ministry of Transportation, to make a case for Hwy. 67 (Municipal Rd.). The rural highway has been a hot topic for Timmins and the Town of Iroquois Falls, with the cost of necessary rehabilitation requiring provincial help. The ask will be for reconstruction funding and a strategy moving forward for maintenance.
Mayor Boileau will also speak to Council’s goal of seeing “more homes built faster” in a discussion with Parliamentary Assistant for Municipal Affairs & Housing, the Honourable Matthew Rae. The City is seeking support to secure funding for subdivision development in Timmins. In order to stimulate new residential and intensified housing builds, the City is exploring the cost of development, including required infrastructure and feasibility.
A meeting is also scheduled with Ontario’s Minister of Long-Term Care, the Honourable Stan Cho, to discuss a strategy to offset some of the capital costs of the Golden Manor redevelopment and reduce construction costs for taxpayers.
This year’s ROMA theme is Closer to Home, which is a nod to ROMA’s recent focus on access to primary healthcare services in rural Ontario, but also fits with Timmins’ focus on creating a sustainable range of housing options for residents, and re-energizing needed assets and infrastructure, right here at home in Timmins. Mayor Boileau and the Timmins’ delegation are prepared to make a case for the provincial funding and support that Timmins needs now.
Quote:
Any time we are able to speak directly with provincial officials, it is an opportunity to focus on solutions to our most pressing concerns, which could have swift and positive impact on the City. Our requests to the province are specific and strategic. We also benefit from being part of a rural collective voice. There is strength in numbers, and the ROMA conference is a space where rural municipalities can come together and work to create sustainable and thriving communities. ~ Mayor Michelle Boileau
Amanda Dyer
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From January 20 to January 26, 2024, 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 21, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Connecting Link – Algonquin (Carium to 655)
Monday January 22, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Connecting Link – Algonquin (655 to Spruce)
Tuesday January 23, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Connecting Link – Algonquin (Spruce to Theriault)
Wednesday January 24, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Connecting Link - Algonquin / Riverside
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From January 22 to January 26, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.
Monday January 22, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Southern, Columbus, Montgomery
South Porcupine: Essa, Broadway, O’Brian
Tuesday January 23, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Birch (Fifth to Ninth), Maple (Fifth to Ninth), Elm (Fifth to Ninth)
South Porcupine: Cecil, William, Front, Huot
Wednesday January 24, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Wendy, Way, Kent.
South Porcupine: Moore, Strachan, Quebec
Thursday January 25, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Windsor, Middleton, Bannerman
Schumacher: Fourth, Veterans, Ponderosa, Brundy, Ennis
Friday January 26, 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.
Winter Cart Placement:
If garbage collection is scheduled in your area on the following days, please place your bins by the curb in the morning, not overnight. This will help crews do a more thorough clean-up of the streets.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
Day Operation:
Snow removal 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
Becky Cashmore
2024 will be a year of modernization for Timmins Transit. The City’s public transportation system will be updated with four (4) new conventional buses, a new fare box system, and the introduction of a microtransit pilot project for riders in Porcupine and South Porcupine.
At last night’s council meeting, council approved the purchase of 4 news buses, covered in part by the City’s Investing in Canadian Infrastructure Program (ICIP) funding. The new buses will replace others at the end of their useful life under Transit’s asset management plan.
The same funding stream will also allow for the purchase of new fare boxes. Council’s approval for twenty-five (25) fare boxes will not only improve Transit’s data collection on routes and ridership, but will give riders the option of modern electronic payment methods, like paying with debit, credit, smart phones, or reloadable bus passes. The City intends to cover our portion of fare box replacement with provincial gas tax funding, which means the update will have no impact on residents’ property tax bill.
The purchases support Timmins Transit’s plan to move to a microtransit system, beginning with a pilot project in February for users in the east end of the City.
Microtransit is an emerging public transportation system that connects people in low-density areas to existing transit. The City’s current transit system is fixed route; designed to move a large number of people in conventional buses from one place to another. A microtransit system is a smaller, shared transit option that runs on-demand using smaller-scale vehicles, like the City’s current para-transit buses. At last night’s council meeting, Timmins Transit’s current para-transit system was re-branded Timmins On-Demand and the user fees for para-transit riders were updated to prepare for the introduction of microtransit.
In February, the City will begin testing microtransit for riders in Porcupine and South Porcupine. Through a new Timmins On-Demand app, currently in development, residents who live outside of main bus routes or at a distance from a fixed transit stop, can request a ride. One of the City’s smaller para-transit buses will pick that person up and transport them to the nearest fixed stop along the main bus route. Microtransit connects more people to public transportation and makes better use of current transit resources.
Current clients of the para-transit service will now be able to request service on-demand as well, through the app, and without the need for advanced booking. More information on Timmins On-Demand, how to download and use the new app, and what areas are included in the pilot project will be available soon. In the meantime, Transit staff and management are working hard to update and improve the current transit system to one that is modern, efficient, and convenient for all residents.
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Quotes:
“The City is actively working to improve Timmins Transit so that it’s reliable, convenient, and efficient for current and future riders. Public transportation can connect our residents with community support, employment opportunities, education, and more. During our series of ward meetings, we heard from residents in Porcupine, South Porcupine, and Schumacher who wanted better access to public transportation. We are fortunate to have an investment from both the federal and provincial governments that allows us to upgrade our buses, our fare systems, and explore solutions to expand transit access across the city.” ~ Mayor Michelle Boileau
“The changes being made to Timmins Transit this year will prepare us to serve a greater number of residents in the future. The addition of microtransit will expand the Transit system responsibly, with service based on demand. Payment options will be simplified. Access for para-transit customers will be faster and more convenient. It is a year of modernization, and Timmins Transit is happy to implement new systems and strategies that will make public transit a more viable transportation method for more people in our community.” ~ Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services
Amanda Dyer
The Timmins Marlins Swim Club are hosting a swim meet this Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool.
All swimming lessons and programming are canceled.
Thank you for your understanding.
Amanda Dyer
Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From January 14 to 18, 2024, 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 14, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Downtown BIA – Spruce (Sixth to Kirby), Pine (Sixth to Kirby), Cedar (Sixth to First).
Monday January 15, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Downtown BIA – Third, Second, Balsam (Fifth to First).
Tuesday January 16, Starting 9:00 pm:
Downtown South Porcupine: Bruce (Legion to Lakeview), Golden (Legion to Evans), Main (Strachan to Shamrock), Crawford (Golden to Shamrock), Powell (Legion to Crawford).
Wednesday January 17, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Downtown BIA – Birch (Fifth to First), Maple (Fifth to Second), Elm (Fifth to Second).
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm:
From January 15 to January 19, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.
Monday January 15, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Elm (Second to Dead End), Maple (Second to Dead End), Birch (First to Ogden).
Schumacher: Father Costello, Croatia (To Boundary), Grant, Vipond.
Tuesday January 16, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Fifth (Cedar to Mountjoy), Cedar (Fifth to Jubilee), Balsam (Fifth to Dead End).
Schumacher: Dwyer, Les Hall, Hollinger, Fourth (to Boundary), Boundary.
Wednesday January 17, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: First (Mountjoy to Pine), Balsam (First to Ogden), Cedar (Kirby to Ogden).
South Porcupine: Bloor, Shamrock, Dome.
Thursday January 18, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Cherry (Seventh to Eighth), Cherry (Murdock to Empire), Cherry (Eighth to Dead End), Murdock, Empire.
Schumacher: Templeton, Battochio, Aura Lake, Lions Crest, Croatia (Brundy).
Friday January 19, 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 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
Becky Cashmore
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