May 2025 - Posts
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
Amanda Dyer
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.
Amanda Dyer
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Part-Time Dietary Aide
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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.
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AnneMarie Fournier
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.
Amanda Dyer
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.
Amanda Dyer
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
Becky Cashmore
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+.
Amanda Dyer
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.
Sara Perron
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.
Sara Perron
Night Time Sweeping Operations 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From May 4, 2025 to May 8, 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 4, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Algonquin – Brunette to Hwy 655
Monday, May 5, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Algonquin – Balsam to Brunette
Tuesday, May 6, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Algonquin – Balsam to Mountjoy
Wednesday, May 7, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Algonquin – Hwy 655 to Carium Road
Daytime Sweeping Operations 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From May 5, 2025 to May 9, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing sweeping operations in the areas listed below.
Monday, May 5, Starting 7:30 am:
Bonaventure, Meadow Lane, Castlewood, Pleasant
Tuesday, May 6, Starting 7:30 am:
Majestic, Diamond, McBride S, McBride N, St. Jean
Wednesday, May 7, Starting 7:30 am:
Coronation, Cody West, Tonelli, Leblanc, Wilcox, Southern to Sterling
Thursday, May 8, Starting 7:30 am:
Richard, Chenier, Maurice, Philip, Christine to Power
Friday, May 9, Starting at 7:30 am:
Christine (North of Power), Camile, Laurentian, Timcore, Viscount
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
Becky Cashmore
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