The City of Timmins is holding its inaugural meeting of council on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The inauguration will see Mayor Michelle Boileau and Members of Council take their oaths of office for the 2022-2026 term.

The event will be held in Council Chambers and members of the public can view the ceremony online at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council/council_webcasts

The inauguration ceremony will include:

• Pipe Major—Tom Luke
• Singing of O Canada
• Land Acknowledgement
• Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance - Mayor Michelle Boileau
• Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance - Members of Council
• Inauguration Address by Mayor Michelle Boileau

Please note that attendance at Council Chambers is by invitation only. The public can view the ceremony online at the link provided above.

Work is proceeding along segment 6 of the Connecting Link, which runs from Mountjoy St. to Theriault Blvd.

This week, crews are completing sidewalks, some soft restoration, and feathering in paving on side streets. Next week, electrical is scheduled (traffic signals and street lights). Line painting is also planned.

We anticipate that the remaining work will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Algonquin Blvd. will be fully opened from Mountjoy St. to Theriault Blvd. at that time. 

Mayor Kristin Murray has proclaimed November 6 – 12, 2022 as “Treaties Recognition Week” in the City of Timmins. Timmins is situated in Treaty 9 territory, the traditional lands of many First Nations, Metis and Inuit People.

A treaty in Canada is an agreement between the government, Indigenous groups, and/or provinces and territories to define the rights and obligations of each party. The purpose is to honour the importance of treaties and educate residents about treaty rights and relationships.

“Part of the journey of reconciliation involves acknowledging how Canada’s early treaties failed to protect Indigenous Peoples and their communities,” says Mayor Kristin Murray. “We encourage an open discussion about the impact of the residential school system, the creation of remote First Nations reserves, and the resulting lack of access to infrastructure. Through honest dialogue comes understanding and support for relationships that foster healthy communities and people.”

Today, the Government of Canada is focused on rebuilding existing relationships with Indigenous partners. Treaties Recognition Week is an opportunity to learn more about our collective role in upholding treaty rights.

More information is available at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/treaties-recognition-week.

Ontario First Nations Maps: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-first-nations-maps.