Winter maintenance is one of the City’s largest seasonal operations. The City’s Public Works Department has been busy preparing equipment and coordinating resources to keep the city moving through winter.
Here’s what residents and drivers need to know:
The winter overnight parking ban starts Sunday, November 1. Any vehicle parked on the street between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. will be subject to a fine of $50 and the vehicle may be towed at the expense of the owner. This includes overnight parking on City boulevards and in municipal parking lots. The only areas where overnight parking is allowed, streets that are exempt from the ban, are clearly marked with “Parking Permitted” signs. The parking ban ensures that City crews can carry out plowing and snow removal operations properly without having to navigate around parked vehicles, which can leave sections of the roads unplowed.
Residents can also help prevent damage and delays by removing obstacles from the roadside. Portable basketball nets and hockey nets should be pulled back away from the end of driveways, sidewalks, and curbs. Keeping these areas clear allows snowplows and maintenance equipment to operate more effectively.
Property owners require a seasonal structure permit to install a temporary winter shelter. Approved temporary shelters can be set-up anytime between October 1 and April 30. The permit fee is $15. Applications, site plans (indicating where the shelter will be placed), and payment can be submitted through Service Timmins.
It's also important to understand how snow clearing operations work. Winter maintenance is carried out based on service priorities and road conditions. Major roads and priority routes generally get cleared first before lower-volume residential streets. During significant snowfall, crews may make repeated passes to keep the roads clear before completing additional cleanup and snow removal.
As streets are plowed, snow is pushed to the sides of the road where it is temporarily stored. Once enough snow has accumulated, Public Works begins scheduled snow removal operations to haul the snow away to designated City snow dumps. The City informs residents of winter road maintenance with temporary “No Parking” snow removal signs, posted before snow removal begins. A weekly snow removal schedule will also be posted online at Timmins.ca.
Clearing snow off private property is subject to the City’s Snow By-law 1993-4162. Snow from private property cannot be pushed, blown, or deposited on City streets or sidewalks. Snow placed on public roads or sidewalks can create hazards for drivers and pedestrians.
Winter maintenance is an on-going operation. During major storms, crews may need additional time to respond and clear the City’s extensive road and sidewalk network. Patience, cautious driving based on road conditions, and cooperation help keep residents and Public Works crews safe.
Report a winter maintenance concern online at service.timmins.ca or directly to Service Timmins by calling 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
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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David St.Onge
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FT Service Person (Timmins Transit)
How to apply
To apply for this position, applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:00 pm on the closing date of November 6, 2026.
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AnneMarie Fournier
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PT Service Person (Timmins Transit)
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To apply for this position, applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:00 pm on the closing date of November 6, 2026.
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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
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