October 2026 - Posts
File No. Z-2026-08
5627-050-028-14600
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 Monday, November 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.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: Algonquin Apartments Ltd. (Agent: Luckshana Balakrishnan)
Location: Concession 2, Part of Lot 11, BG Registered Plan 6R2133 Part 1, 3, Parcel 14070WT, Tisdale Township, City of Timmins
(Algonquin Boulevard East)
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Residential Medium Density 2 (NA-RM2) to Highway Commercial (EA-CH) in order to permit an approximate 217.3 square metre, drive-through restaurant.
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 Keshia Horbul, Deputy 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 at [email protected].
Dated at the City of Timmins, this 29th day of October, 2026.
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.
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AnneMarie Fournier
The City of Timmins, Growth and Infrastructure Dept., wishes to advise motorists of a temporary road closure on Hwy. 655 immediately north of the Algonquin Blvd. intersection.
Start time: Monday, October 26, 2026 for approximately 3 days.
The closure is required to complete road crossings for the installation of new traffic signals.
Traffic Restrictions and Detour:
- southbound heavy truck traffic traveling on Hwy. 655 will detour using Laforest Rd., connecting to Riverside Dr. via Shirley St.
- southbound vehicles will detour using Ross Ave.
- access northbound for vehicles turning left from Algonquin or traveling straight through the intersection from the Shoppers Drug Mart / LCBO Plaza
Access Maintained:
- the northbound access ramp to Hwy. 655 will remain open for vehicles traveling westbound on Algonquin Blvd.
- access to Your Independent Grocer, Harvey's / Swiss Chalet, and Gillies Lake parking will be maintained.
Detour signage will be posted along the designate routes.
The City of Timmins thanks residents and motorists for their continued patience will work is completed.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of watermain repairs affecting the following areas:
• South Porcupine
• Porcupine
Date of Disruption:
• October 23, 2026
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience:
• Low or fluctuating water pressure
• Discoloured water (yellow, brown, or reddish)
Repairs are currently underway. We are anticipating that discoloured water and/or low water pressure may occur periodically as crews continue repairs.
Residents in Porcupine east of the Porcupine River Bridge may experience lower than normal water pressure until approximately Tuesday, October 27, 2026 due to a supply line disruption near the Porcupine River Bridge.
If you experience discoloured water, be mindful of the following:
• Do not drink or use discoloured water (while it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry).
• Run a cold-water tap – preferably an outside tap or cold basement tap – for 5 to 15 minutes until the water runs clear.
• Avoid using hot water and doing laundry until the water is clear.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair affecting the following area:
Porcupine:
• All areas east of Porcupine River Bridge
Date and Time of Disruption:
• October 21, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience:
• Low or fluctuating water pressure
• Discoloured water (yellow, brown, or reddish)
Repairs are currently underway. Estimated time of completion is October 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
If you experience discoloured water, be mindful of the following:
• Do not drink or use discoloured water (while it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry).
• Run a cold-water tap – preferably an outside tap or cold basement tap – for 5 to 15 minutes until the water runs clear.
• Avoid using hot water and doing laundry until the water is clear.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work.
Amanda Dyer
Declaration of Surplus Land – St. Jean Avenue (Mountjoy Township) (Timmins Economic Development Subdivision)
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 4 (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 Akram Management Inc., hereinafter referred to as the Purchaser, subject to the following conditions:
- That the subject land be sold for $163,117.59 (plus HST). This includes a land sale price of $162,225.92 (plus HST) and a reference plan cost of $891.67 (plus HST);
- That the Purchaser acknowledges that the subject land is located within the cost recovery area indicated in Cost Recovery By-law No. 2011-7100 (as amended). As such, prior to a building permit being issued, the Purchaser shall pay the cost recovery fee of $90,950.30;
- That the Purchaser acknowledges the existence of a hydro easement, identified as Plan 6R-9621, Part 3, located along the south boundary of the subject land and registered on title;
- That a 9.0 metre easement, identified as Plan 6R-9621, Part 3, and situated along the south boundary of the subject land, be registered on title in favour of the City of Timmins for the purpose of a storm sewer system;
- That the Purchaser shall have two (2) years from closing to complete the proposed development, or the Corporation has the option to re-transfer the subject land back to the Corporation for the purchase price of $163,117.59 (plus HST);
- That the Corporation 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 Corporation 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 4
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 3, 2026, 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
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