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The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area:
Area:
• 65 Emerald - Between Riverside Drive + 167 Emerald
Date and Time of Disruption:
• October 28, 2025, from 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, 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.
Environmental Services Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Sara Perron
WHEREAS pursuant to City of Timmins By-Law No. 2023-8855 which sets out policies and procedures for the sale and disposition of municipal land.
AND WHEREAS Section 6.0 – Accountability, Transparency and Public Notice Requirements, requires that in considering a sale of City owned land, the land must be declared surplus to the needs and requirements of the municipality and prior to the land sale, notice of the disposition of the surplus lands posted on the City’s website and advertised in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. The purpose of such notice is to secure any comments from the public respecting this proposed land sale to be considered by Council so that Council may consider, and if applicable, incorporate into an implementing by-law.
AND WHEREAS the Council for the Corporation of the City of Timmins considers it desirable and expedient that the described land, identified as Mountjoy Concession 2, North Part of Lot 6, Plan 6R-9358, Part 8, part of Parcel 24763 SEC (part of Roll No. 5627-010-092-11500) be declared surplus to the Corporation’s municipal requirements and a portion of the said land be sold directly to 1001139548 Ontario Inc., hereinafter referred to as the purchaser, subject to the following conditions:
That the subject lands be sold for $299,423.39 plus HST. This price includes the land sale price of $298,531.72 and a survey cost of $891.67;
- That the purchaser acknowledges that the subject land is located within the cost recovery area indicated in Cost Recovery By-law No. 2011-7133 (as amended). As such, prior to a building permit being issued, the purchaser shall pay the cost recovery fee of $167,368.75;
- That the purchaser acknowledges that there is an irregular-shaped hydro easement, tentatively identified as Part 11 on the draft reference plan, located on the south limit of the subject land and the easement shall be registered on title;
- That the purchaser shall have two (2) years from closing to complete the proposed development, or the municipality has the option to re-transfer the subject lands back to the municipality for the purchase price of $298,531.72 (plus HST);
- That the municipality has the right of first refusal to re-acquire the subject land at the original price should the purchaser contemplate the future sale of all or part of the subject land within two (2) years of closing;
- That all expenses for both the municipality and purchaser related to this land purchase, including but not limited to the legal and registration costs, shall be the responsibility of the purchaser;
- That the purchaser shall have six (6) months to finalize this land transfer, otherwise this land sale shall be null and void; and
- That this direct land sale be approved by Council by-law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins does hereby declare the following described land as being surplus to the Corporation’s requirements:
Mountjoy Con 2, North Part of Lot 6, Plan 6R-9358, Part 8, Parcel 24763 SEC
Mountjoy Township
City of Timmins
District of Cochrane
COMMENTS
Letters of support or concern with regard to this land sale will be received by the undersigned up until Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 4:00 p.m. and will be presented for Council’s consideration.
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 public consultation 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.
Please contact the undersigned if you require further details.
Dave St.Onge, Community Development Planner
Corporation of the City of Timmins
220 Algonquin Boulevard East Timmins, ON P4N 1B3
705-360-2600 Ext. 3347 / [email protected]
David St.Onge
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area:
• 65 Emerald - Between Riverside Drive + 167 Emerald
Date and Time of Disruption:
• October 27, 2025 from 7:30AM to 6:00PM
All homes and businesses in the affected area could have 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.
Becky Cashmore
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AnneMarie Fournier
The City of Timmins has completed emergency repairs and clean-out of the primary anaerobic digester at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant from a build-up of solids, rags, and debris. The total cost to date is $1.2 million with more than $2.2 million committed to address immediate infrastructure risks and maintain the treatment process and compliance. No overflows or bypasses occurred as a result of repairs.
The Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant began experiencing issues with the anaerobic digester in late February due to solids buildup that was blocking the recirculating pumps. Plant operators worked diligently to maintain treatment processes and ensure continued compliance with all effluent limits. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) was notified immediately, and the City maintained regular communication and weekly updates as repairs were addressed.
“This situation reinforces why we ask residents to only flush human waste and toilet paper,” said Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “No wipes in Pipes. Even wipes labeled ‘flushable’ do not break down like toilet paper. This can cause serious clogs in your home plumbing and in the City’s wastewater system, leading to expensive repairs and backups.”
Work is currently being carried out to commission the primary digester before clean-out begins on secondary digesters. Relining is now planned for both the primary and secondary digesters as part of the 2026 capital budget. The work will ensure the long-term integrity of critical treatment infrastructure and reduce the likelihood of future emergency expenditures.
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Telesat purchases real estate in Timmins to develop Landing Station site for Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network
OTTAWA and TIMMINS, ONTARIO, CANADA - October 16, 2025 – Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Timmins Economic Development today announced that Telesat purchased a land plot on Laforest Road from the City of Timmins. This site will serve as a Landing Station to connect data from its advanced LEO satellite network, Telesat Lightspeed, to terrestrial Points of Presence and fibre in Northern Ontario.
Telesat Lightspeed, the largest space program in Canada’s history, will help bridge the digital divide by extending the reach of terrestrial telecom networks in rural and remote communities. Additionally, it is expected to serve an important role in protecting the Arctic and Canada’s sovereignty and deliver high-performing broadband connectivity for the energy, mining, aviation and maritime industries. The satellite constellation in space is seamlessly integrated with terrestrial Landing Stations around the world, with built-in site redundancy and diversity to ensure that data reliably reaches its intended destination.
“Timmins offers access to superior telecommunications infrastructure, including an extensive 2,200 km long haul fibre network, highly reliable hydroelectric infrastructure, and access to a multitude of energy solutions. These features, plus easy accessibility to Southern Ontario and Western Quebec, make Timmins an ideal location to meet the stringent resiliency requirements for our terrestrial Landing Station network. We appreciate the professionalism and responsiveness of Timmins Economic Development throughout our engagement.
- Asit Tandon, Chief Network and Information Officer, Telesat
“Timmins is proud to play a role in advancing Canada’s largest space program. Telesat’s investment highlights the strength of our city’s infrastructure and our position as a hub for innovation in Northern Ontario. By anchoring the Telesat Lightspeed network here, Timmins is helping to connect remote and rural communities, while also contributing to Canada’s growing new space economy. This project represents new opportunities for our community and reinforces that Timmins is on the map, not just in Ontario, but on a global scale.”
- Mayor Michelle Boileau, City of Timmins
“Telesat’s decision to establish a Landing Station in Timmins highlights the strategic advantages our city offers — from robust telecommunications to our prime geographic location in Northern Ontario. This project marks a significant milestone for Timmins, reinforcing our commitment to supporting innovative industries and attracting investment that drives economic growth. We look forward to continuing to work with Telesat as they advance this exciting initiative, contributing to the growth of our local space economy.”
- Brenda Camirand, Director of Economic Development, City of Timmins
Site preparation is now underway for the Timmins Landing Station. Crews have begun clearing the land and construction of satellite antennas and networking equipment will commence in the spring of 2026.
About Telesat
Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is one of the largest and most innovative global satellite operators. Telesat works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world’s most complex communications challenges, providing powerful advantages that improve their operations and drive profitable growth.
Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, has been optimized to meet the rigorous requirements of telecom, government, maritime and aeronautical customers. Telesat Lightspeed will redefine global satellite connectivity with ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity, secure and resilient links with fibre-like speeds.
About Timmins Economic Development
Timmins Economic Development is the city’s community economic development team, which facilitates and supports economic and social activity that creates jobs, diversifies the economy and improves quality of life.
Amanda Dyer
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