Connecting Link work continues at two construction zones in the city.

Segment 2 – Riverside Dr. from Shirley St. to Government Rd. – We anticipate Riverside Dr. will be open by early October. Contractors are finishing concrete this week and will move to paving the base and binder layers on the southside of Riverside Dr. Work will then move to surface paving, line painting, and electrical.

Segment 7 – Algonquin Blvd. E from Mountjoy St. to Cedar St. -  Contractor is completing pipe installation from Birch to Balsam. Curbs from Mountjoy to Birch are scheduled to start next week. The project will wrap up between Balsam and Cedar this year, with Algonquin re-opening late fall. Next year’s work will continue to just west of the Brunette intersection and includes removal of the overpass and installation of a new dedicated crossing for snowmobiles and pedestrians adjacent to Hollinger Park.

For more information on Connecting Link construction, visit: www.timmins.ca/connecting_link

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a road closure on Ross Ave. to allow for an emergency sewer infrastructure repair to be completed.
Only local traffic will be permitted within the area.

Area:
• Ross Ave from Murray St. to Gordon St.

Date and Time:
• On Monday, September 11, 2023, until mid-week

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your cooperation.

"This is International Overdose Awareness Day.

The theme this year is, “recognizing those people who go unseen.” We are asked to acknowledge people in our communities who are affected by overdose, who struggle silently, or who are lost within the larger opioid crisis.

On this day, we say … you are seen.

We see the families left to grieve; we remember the individuals who have lost their lives to overdose or drug poisoning; and, we see those who struggle still to overcome the grasp of addiction. Addiction does not discriminate. We are all impacted in a way. I myself have been impacted by this epidemic.

Improving the outcome of mental health and addictions, including the reduction of overdose-opioid death, is a priority under the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan.

The City of Timmins is committed to helping families and individuals find pathways to the support they need, while recognizing that community safety and well-being is a shared responsibility.

We are committed to helping people connect to supports and services. We will continue to advocate, with our partners, for more treatment opportunities.

We stand with you today and every day until the fear and risk of overdose is no more … and we will continue to stand with you to remember and honour our lost loved ones."

~ Mayor Michelle Boileau

Learn more about the Community Safety and Well-being Plan at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/community_safety_and_well_being_c_s_w_b

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public there will be no water for the selected area in Schumacher. The area effect is:

Area:
• Gold Center, starting from Claimpost Tr. Eastward.

Time of Disruption:
• Immediately, until repair can be made, no estimated timeframe

Crews are working to get the water back in service for this area, homeowners may experience brown or rust-coloured water, once it is turned back on. 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, 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 time and advise that if there are any concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool is closed for annual maintenance and repairs from August 21, 2023 to September 7, 2023. 

Work this year includes changing the main pool filter, replacing sand in the sand filters, and grout work.

We appreciate your patience as we complete scheduled maintenance and look forward to seeing you in September. 

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance activities affecting water quality in the following Downtown areas.

Areas:
• On Pine St. between Fifth Ave. to Second Ave.
• On Third Ave. between Spruce St. S. to Balsam St. S

Date and Time of Disruption:
• Starts August 31, 2023, from 12:00am to 7am

All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well colored water and lower than normal water pressure.

Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-colored water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the 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 color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.