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Expect Delays. Lane Reductions on Parts of Algonquin Blvd. May 2025

Expect lane reductions on Algonquin Blvd. between the Mattagami Bridge and Mountjoy St. Work has begun to place sod and repair curbs and sidewalks along this stretch of the Connecting Link. There should be minimal disruptions. Be prepared for minor delays.

We appreciate your patience as work is completed.

Posted by Amanda Dyer at 10:12 AM

Timmins City Council Approves Tax Rates and Ratios for 2025

City Council has approved the 2025 tax levy at $96.5 million, which represents a 4.48% levy increase from 2024.

For an average residential home assessed at $193,000, this means a monthly increase of approximately $13.41 over last year. This includes the approved budgets from the City’s taxation fund, Agencies, Boards, and Commissions, and the provincial education levy. The increase on a median commercial property will be approximately $348 per year.

The municipal tax rate is determined by adding the required tax revenue to the current property assessments and approved budgets of the City’s Agencies, Boards, and Commissions (ABC’s). The municipal tax rate is then added to the provincial education tax rate to arrive at the final tax rate for the year. Different tax rates are applied to different classes of property, including residential, multi-residential, commercial, and industrial. In 2025, the residential tax rate will increase by 4.19%. The commercial tax rate will increase by 3.66%. Residential property taxes account for approximately 63% of the revenue collected by the City to fund operating costs for core services like garbage collection and snow removal, and capital investments like road improvements. The City’s revenue generation from municipal and education taxes will be over $96 million.

Year-over-year, effort has also been made to slow the pace of increase on property taxes. Taxes paid on the average detached bungalow in Timmins are increasing at a slower rate than in other municipalities across the province.

Agencies, Boards, and Commissions

City Council has approved the 2025 municipal share of the City’s service partner budgets, which include:
• $20.4 million for Timmins Police Service Board
• $12.5 million for Cochrane District Services Board
• $2.1 million for the Timmins Public Library
• $1.9 million for the Northeastern Public Health
• $655,500 for the Mattagami Regional Conservation Authority

Posted by Amanda Dyer at 10:00 AM

How One Local Restaurateur is Feeding Diversity and Inclusion

You may know Estela Chow as a fixture in the business community. After moving to Timmins in 1993, she opened her first business providing caregiver and cleaning services before expanding and moving into the food service industry with the opening of Lady Luck Restaurant and Buffet. Estela is a thriving business owner with over three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, caregiver, and rental property owner. In her spare time, she feeds the hungry, welcomes new residents, and champions a strong community. That’s why she was nominated for a Heart of Gold Civic Award. It’s her “incredible giving spirit and positive voice” that is being honoured.

As a member of the Schumacher Lions Club and founding member of the Filipino Association of Timmins, Estela is an active volunteer. She’s credited with never “throwing out any food [from her restaurant],” and making sure people are fed. She ensures newcomers to Timmins are made to feel at home. She volunteers her time for community events, adding her tireless energy and enthusiasm.

Her Heart of Gold nomination reads, “Timmins is a beautiful place to live because of people like Estela who focus on the positive. She puts her money where her mouth is and, when she sees something in the community that needs to be fixed, she fixes it with her time and love.”

Recipients of the Heart of Gold Recognition Program are recognized during a regular meeting of council. Residents are encouraged to nominate someone they know who has made a positive impact on the community or achieved outstanding accomplishment in the following categories:
• Volunteer and Community Service
• Youth Community and Civic Engagement
• Achievement in Sports
• Achievement in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)

For the nomination form and program eligibility, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council/heart_of_gold_civic_recognition_program

Posted by Amanda Dyer On May 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM

Municipal Long Weekend Schedule: Victoria Day Long Weekend (May 17-19)

The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable over the Victoria Day Long Weekend (May 17-19):

Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Centre will be closed on Victoria Day (Monday, May 19)
Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Victoria Day will be collected on Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Deloro Landfill will be closed on Victoria Day
There will be no Timmins Transit services on Victoria Day
The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on Victoria Day
Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed on Victoria Day
The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will be closed on Victoria Day
Timmins Economic Development offices will be closed on Victoria Day

For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On May 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM

?Part-Time Dietary Aide - Competition No.: GM-2025-10

Click to download job description

Part-Time Dietary Aide

How to apply

To apply for this position, applications must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date of May 16, 2025.

APPLY NOW

Posted by AnneMarie Fournier On May 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM

Emergency Watermain Repairs - Florence St. - May 10, 2025

City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the Florence St. area. Emergency repairs are being scheduled.  Homeowners in the area may experience low water pressure and discoloured water overnight.

It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are made, 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 necessary work. Updates will be provided.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On May 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Emergency Watermain Break - Earl St. May 9, 2025

City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair in the following area.

Area

Earl St.

Time of Disruption

  Repairs are estimated to start Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Times are approximate. Homeowners in the area may experience low water pressure and discoloured water overnight. Water will be turned off once repairs begin.

It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are made, 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 necessary work.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On May 09, 2025 at 8:23 PM

Sweeping Operations Week of May 10, 2025 to May 16, 2025

Night Time Sweeping Operations 9:00 pm to 7:00 am

From May 11, 2025 to May 15, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time sweeping operations in the areas listed below.

Sunday, May 11, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Algonquin – Theriault to Norman

Monday, May 12, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Riverside – Government Road to Shirley

Tuesday, May 13, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Riverside – Shirley to Norman

Wednesday, May 14, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Algonquin – Mountjoy to Theriault

Daytime Sweeping Operations 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

From May 12, 2025 to May 15, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing sweeping operations in the areas listed below.

Monday, May 12, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Toke (Ross to Dead end), Patricia (Ross to Murray), Hart (Ross to Murray), Diane Crescent.
Porcupine: Kenneth, Collins, Conley St North, Earl St East, Duke St East, Gervais St East.

Tuesday, May 13, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Leone, Hart (Murdock to Ross), Patricia (Eight to Ross), Leone, Howard, Harmony, Burke
Porcupine: Lamarche, Conley St S, Gervais St S, Gauthier, Jarvi, Bob's Lake Drive

Wednesday, May 14, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Cherry, Empire, Murdock, Fifth (Spruce to Hemlock), Hemlock
Porcupine: Mildred, Coott, Dixon, Lovers Lane, Percival, Haileybury, Queen

Thursday, May 15, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Tamarack (Fifth to Ross), Spruce (Sixth to Ross), Eighth (Toke to Cedar)
Schumacher: Templeton, Fourth Ave, Dwyer, Battachio

Friday, May 16, Starting at 7:30 am:
Timmins: Seventh (Toke to Cedar), Ninth (Tamarack to Cedar), Drew (Spruce to Cedar)
Schumacher: Vipond, Croatia, Grant

Note on the Plan:

The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available sweeping operations shift.

Posted No Parking Signs Advising Road Maintenance:

Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Road Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for the Sweeping Crew to advance.

Priority Sequence for Sweeping Operations:

Day Operation:
Sweeping Operations are never done in the area where Waste Collection is taking 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

Posted by Becky Cashmore On May 09, 2025 at 3:32 PM

What’s Going On? A Conversation with Gwynne Dyer and Charlie Angus

What’s going on in the world today? From politics to the new prime minister, and a near-neighbour with a penchant for hyperbole, the world seems to be spinning faster, but is it out of control? Author, historian, and speaker Gwynne Dyer returns to Timmins with special guest Charlie Angus for a rousing discussion on what’s really going on. June 5, 2025 at the Porcupine Dante Club’s Salute Lounge.

As the former Timmins-James Bay Member of Parliament, Angus is able to connect how a unique northern perspective shapes our world view. Author, journalist, musician, and politician, Angus can now be considered a resistance rouser, as he champions “The Great White North.” Dyer remains fascinated by global politics, and offers a unique take on what’s happening beyond our borders, and how it will ultimately impact the city with a “Heart of Gold.”

It’s a conversation not to be missed, presented by the City’s Cultural Services Dept. Tickets are limited. Reserve yours today. Tickets on sale now at: https://bit.ly/3GPlbD5. Ages 16+.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On May 09, 2025 at 12:38 PM

Emergency Watermain Break Repair– Environmental Services – May 6, 2025 (1)

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area:

Area:
• Murray St. between Hart St & 670 Murray St.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• May 6, 2025, from 8am to 6pm

Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water and/or lower water pressure during this emergency 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.

Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

Posted by Sara Perron On May 06, 2025 at 8:07 AM

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