Declaration of Surplus Land – Mountjoy Township

WHEREAS pursuant to City of Timmins By-Law No. 2023-8855 which sets out policies and procedures for the sale and disposition of municipal land.

AND WHEREAS Section 6.0 – Accountability, Transparency and Public Notice Requirements, requires that in considering a sale of City owned land, the land must be declared surplus to the needs and requirements of the municipality and prior to the land sale, notice of the disposition of the surplus lands posted on the City’s website and advertised in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. The purpose of such notice is to secure any comments from the public respecting this proposed land sale to be considered by Council so that Council may consider, and if applicable, incorporate into an implementing by-law.

AND WHEREAS the Council for the Corporation of the City of Timmins considers it desirable and expedient that the described lands, located in Mountjoy Township and identified as part of Pcl 6-2, Plan M-162-C, Part of Lot 6, Registered Plan CR-491, Part of Part 2 (part of Roll No. 5627-010-113-65400) surplus to the needs of the municipality, and that Council approves the direct land sale of City land south of 1395 Riverside Drive to the abutting property owner, 2200421 Ontario Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Purchaser”), subject to the following conditions:

• That the subject land be sold for $46,800.00 (plus HST). This includes an appraised value of $39,000.00 (plus HST), appraisal cost of $1,000.00 (plus HST) and a reference plan cost of $6,800.00 (plus HST);
• That the Purchaser be required to consolidate the subject lands into one (1) property with the abutting property at 1395 Riverside Drive (Roll Nos. 5627-010-113-65500 and 5627-010-113-65800). This shall require the Purchaser to submit a deeming by-law application to the City of Timmins, which shall require Council approval;
• That all expenses for both the Corporation and the Purchaser related to this land purchase, including, but not limited to, the legal and registration costs, shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser;
• That the Purchaser shall have six (6) months to finalize this transfer, otherwise this land sale shall be null and void; and
• That this direct land sale shall be approved by Council by-law.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins does hereby declare the following described land as being surplus to the Corporation’s requirements.

Part of Pcl 6-2, Plan M-162-C, Part of Lot 6, Registered Plan CR-491, Part of Part 2
Mountjoy Township
City of Timmins
District of Cochrane

COMMENTS

Letters of support or concern with regard to this land sale will be received by the undersigned up until Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m. and will be presented for Council’s consideration.

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 public consultation 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.

Please contact the undersigned if you require further details.

Dave St.Onge, Community Development Planner
Corporation of the City of Timmins
220 Algonquin Boulevard East Timmins, ON P4N 1B3
705-360-2600 Ext. 3347 / [email protected]

Declaration of Surplus Land – Princess Street (Whitney Township)

WHEREAS pursuant to City of Timmins By-Law No. 2023-8855 which sets out policies and procedures for the sale and disposition of municipal land.

AND WHEREAS Section 6.0 – Accountability, Transparency and Public Notice Requirements, requires that in considering a sale of City owned land, the land must be declared surplus to the needs and requirements of the municipality and prior to the land sale, notice of the disposition of the surplus lands posted on the City’s website and advertised in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. The purpose of such notice is to secure any comments from the public respecting this proposed land sale to be considered by Council so that Council may consider, and if applicable, incorporate into an implementing by-law.

AND WHEREAS the Council for the Corporation of the City of Timmins considers it desirable and expedient that the described lands, located on the Princess Street road allowance and identified as M-12-S, Lot 210, Parcel 9415 WT PT (Roll No. 5627-040-110-17200) and Plan M-12-S, Lot 211, Parcel 9415 WT PT (Roll No. 5627-040-110-17300), surplus to the needs of the municipality, and that Council approves the direct land sale of City land west of 250 Boucher Street to the abutting property owner, Aurora Lehto-Gemme (hereinafter referred to as the “Purchaser”), subject to the following conditions:

• That the subject lands be sold for the appraised value of $10,350.00 (plus HST). This includes an appraised value of $4,800 (plus HST) for each lot for a total of $9,600.00 (plus HST) and an appraisal price of $750.00 (plus HST);
• That the Purchaser be required to consolidate the subject lands into one (1) property with the abutting property at 250 Boucher Street (Roll No. 5627-040-110-17400). This shall require the Purchaser to submit a deeming by-law application to the City of Timmins, which shall require Council approval;
• That access to the subject land shall be through the driveway at 250 Boucher Street, and not through the unopened road allowance north of 250 Boucher Street;
• That all expenses for both the Corporation and the Purchaser related to this land purchase, including, but not limited to, the legal and registration costs, shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser;
• That the Purchaser shall have six (6) months to finalize this transfer, otherwise this land sale shall be null and void; and
• That this direct land sale shall be approved by Council by-law.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins does hereby declare the following described land as being surplus to the Corporation’s requirements.

Plan M-12-S, Lot 210, Parcel 9415 WT PT
Plan M-12-S, Lot 211, Parcel 9415 WT PT
Whitney Township
City of Timmins
District of Cochrane

COMMENTS

Letters of support or concern with regard to this land sale will be received by the undersigned up until Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m. and will be presented for Council’s consideration.

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 public consultation 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.

Please contact the undersigned if you require further details.

Dave St.Onge, Community Development Planner
Corporation of the City of Timmins
220 Algonquin Boulevard East Timmins, ON P4N 1B3
705-360-2600 Ext. 3347 / [email protected]

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain valve replacement affecting the following area:

Porcupine:
• Rekela Street, from Highway 101 E to Young Street, also Young Street from Rekela Street to Florence Street.
 *see photo below

Date and Time of Disruption:
• October 15, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience:
• Low or fluctuating water pressure
• Discoloured water (yellow, brown, or reddish)
• Temporary loss of water

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.

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 Temporary Labourers (Winter Snow Crew)

How to apply

Submit your application to the Human Resources Department.

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The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste collection that is scheduled for Tuesday is ongoing.

Please keep your waste cart at the curb. If your waste is not collected please contact Service Timmins on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.

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Temporary Full-Time Financial Analyst/Project Accountant

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 October 16, 2026.

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 Seasonal Mechanic

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The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable on Thanksgiving Monday (October 12, 2026):

• Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Centre will be closed
• Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on October 12 will be collected on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
• Deloro Landfill is closed
• The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed
• Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed
• The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will be closed
• Cemetery office will be closed
• Timmins Economic Development will be closed

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

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of the potential for temporary water discolouration as planned maintenance is carried out at the Timmins Water Filtration Plant.

ALL users of the City's water distribution system may be impacted.  Homeowners and businesses may experience temporary rust-coloured water during maintenance.

It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured 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.

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