After a long winter and significant snowfall, the City of Timmins is calling on the community to help clean up what’s been left behind.
The City’s Adopt-a-Block Community Cleanup Days are back on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, 2026. Residents, local businesses, and schools can adopt a block of space around their neighbourhood, workplace, playground, trail system, or other public space to help remove litter revealed by the spring melt.
Building on the success of previous years, the initiative continues to grow. Last spring, approximately 30 teams and 80 individuals participated by adopting-a-block. As residents take pride in shared spaces, the community feels rejuvenated.
“When the snow melts, there’s often a lot of litter left behind,” said Meagan Baranyk, Community Programs Manager. “Something as simple as working together to pick up waste can make a big difference. Clean public spaces support community health, boost well-being, and encourage people to spend more time outdoors.”
Registration opens May 4, 2026. The City will provide cleanup kits with gloves and garbage bags to registered teams upon request. Environmental Services will collect the garbage cleaned up on May 22 and 23. Each team will be assigned a designated drop-off location to ensure efficient pick-up by City staff.
The City’s annual Residential Curbside Bulk Item Collection Program also happens in May. Between May 11 and May 25, 2026 residents can dispose of large, bulky items that are not accepted through regular waste collection. The program includes one free load of residential household waste per property at the Deloro Landfill Site during the same dates. Leaf and yard waste collection also runs May 11 – May 25, 2026, when Public Works will deploy a dump truck and chipper along residential streets to mulch branches, tree trimmings, and organic plant material from gardening and yard maintenance.
For more information on Adopt-a-Block Community Cleanup Days, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/waste_management/adopt-a-_block_timmins_-_community_cleanup
Amanda Dyer
As climate-related events become more and more common, the City of Timmins is taking proactive steps to build resilience and improve climate adaptation. The new Climate Safe Communities Toolkit is a practical and community-focused resource designed to help residents, organizations, and educational institutions become local Climate Champions to prepare for the growing impacts of climate change.
The Toolkit focuses on four primary local climate risks identified in the City’s Community Climate Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP): extreme heat, flooding, wildfire smoke, and other emergencies such as intense storms that can impact health, infrastructure, and the local economy.
Climate describes long-term, year-over-year weather patterns and trends. Climate change happens when those patterns or trends begin to shift, leading to more frequent and intense events such as heat waves, increased flooding, and severe storms. These changes can have significant consequences on health and safety, infrastructure and homes, and local business and industry.
The Climate Safe Communities Toolkit equips residents with practical tools and strategies to respond to these challenges. It also introduces the concept of Community Climate Champions who are empowered to take action and help strengthen Timmins’ ability to adapt. Become a Community Climate Champion by completing the action checklist! Use this practical tool to take simple yet meaningful climate actions that strengthen sustainability and resilience in Timmins. As you check off each action, you’ll be making a real impact. Need guidance? Each category includes a dedicated page with supporting actions to help you achieve your goals!
“Protecting our environment starts at the community level,” says Christina Beaton, Manager of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability. “Earth Day is the perfect time to encourage residents and local organizations to work collaboratively and take practical steps to better prepare for climate risks.”
For Timmins, climate adaptation means preparing for increasing risks by upgrading infrastructure, improving emergency preparedness, and supporting residents with easy-to-follow guidance. The toolkit offers strategies for households, businesses, schools and community organizations.
For example, as we head into the seasonal melt and face an increased risk of flooding, residents are encouraged to:
• Follow local flood alerts from the Mattagami Regional Conservation Authority (MRCA)
• Create a household emergency plan and build a 72-hour emergency kit
• Review household infrastructure and install sump pumps and backwater valves to reduce the risk of basement flooding
“The Climate Safe Communities Toolkit is a starting point for collective action,” adds Beaton. “By working together, Timmins can build a stronger, safer, and more climate-resilient future.”
To access the toolkit and learn more, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/environment___sustainability/climate_safe_community
Amanda Dyer
To ensure your correct school support designation is provided to Elections Ontario in time for the next municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026, it should be reviewed and, if needed, updated by June 1, 2026.
While Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors in Ontario for provincial, municipal, and school board elections, MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) is legislatively responsible for collecting school support designation information.
What is school support?
Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board – even if you don’t have children or your children aren’t currently attending school. While you’re not required to make a designation, you do have the option to choose which school board you support. If you don’t make a choice, your support will default to the English-Public school board.
How to update school support designations
Property owners can change their school support designation online using MPAC AboutMyProperty™ or the online portal for tenants. To get started, choose the option that applies to you:
I am a property owner
I am a tenant
A step-by-step guide is available in English or French.
Please note: Registration may take up to 24 hours to activate.
You can submit a paper Application for Direction of School Support form in English or French and mail or email it to MPAC.
To learn more or update a school support designation, visit mpac.ca/schoolsupport.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins’ 2026 municipal election is taking place October 26, 2026. If you are interested in running for the office of Mayor, Councillor, or School Board Trustee, the nomination period officially opens May 1, 2026 and will close on August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Beginning May 1, nomination packages can be picked up at Service Timmins in City Hall during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interested candidates can file their nomination with Service Timmins between May 1, 2026 up to and including Nomination Day on August 21, 2026 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
A nomination must be signed by the candidate and filed in person or by an agent and accompanied by the filing fee: $200 for Mayor, $100 for Members of Council and School Board Trustees. A $206 deposit is also required as per City of Timmins User Fee By-law No. 2025-9260. The fees can be paid via cash, debit, certified cheque or money order made payable to the City of Timmins.
All residents can use Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration site to verify that they are on the municipal Voter’s List. Visit vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home if you have moved or changed address after 2022 to make changes as necessary.
For more information on this year’s municipal election, including running for council, how to check your eligibility for office and file a nomination, please visit Timmins.ca under Elections. You can also download Ontario’s latest 2026 Voters’ and Candidates’ Guides. Visit: www.timmins.ca/elections.
Amanda Dyer
File No. Z-2026-03
5627-050-024-00700
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, May 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.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: Marissa Badilla-Bitagon (MB Estates Corporation)
Location: Plan M-33-S, Lot 160, Parcel 269 WAT
(285 Pine Street South)
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned General Commercial (EA-CG) to Residential Third Density (NA-R3) SP6.202 to permit all uses in the Residential Third Density (NA-R3) zone. The intent of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is to facilitate the conversion of the main-floor commercial space within the two-storey building to a residential use, resulting in a total of three residential units. There is an existing second floor residential dwelling unit and an existing residential basement unit. To permit the existing basement residential unit, the applicant received Committee of Adjustment approval via Decision No. 24-50 on May 13, 2024, to reduce the required number of parking spaces from one (1) to zero (0).
The applicant is also seeking relief from the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100 with regards to special provisions for the following:
- reduce the minimum lot frontage for three residential units in the NA-R3 zone from 18.2 metres to 9.10 metres;
- reduce the minimum lot area from 285 square metres to 278.70 square metres;
- reduce the front yard setback from 7.5 metres to 0 metres;
- reduce the north interior side yard setback from 1.8 metres to 1.06 metres;
- reduce the south interior side yard setback from 3.0 metres to 2.00 metres; and
- reduce the required number of parking spaces from two (2) to zero (0).
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 Steph Palmateer, City 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.
Dated at the City of Timmins, this 16th day of April, 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.
David St.Onge
Two more segments of the City’s Connecting Link have been approved for reconstruction. Council has awarded the contract for segments 9 and 10, Brunette Rd. to Father Costello Dr. E., to GIP Interpaving Ltd. in the amount of $17,960,701.85 + HST. Due to the scope and complexity of the project, construction will be carried out over two years.
Work will begin this year on Segment 9, stretching approximately 700 metres from Brunette Rd. to Hwy. 655. Motorists will agree that this section is priority due to deteriorating asphalt. Full road surface reconstruction is planned, including new asphalt, curbs, sidewalks, and traffic medians. Sections of watermain and storm sewer infrastructure will be replaced, along with the traffic signals at Brunette Rd. and Hwy. 655, and streetlights will be upgraded to meet current standards.
Construction will require lane reductions only with phased traffic control. Access to all businesses and properties will be maintained throughout the project. The City has spoken directly to business and property owners in Segment 9 and will continue to provide timely updates.
“We are also working closely with Cochrane District Paramedic Service,” adds Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “Emergency service operations, including ambulance access, will remain uninterrupted during construction.”
GIP Interpaving Ltd. will also complete Segment 13 of the Connecting Link this year. An updated construction timeline is expected in the coming weeks. While an exact start date for Segment 9 has not been confirmed, the City will provide updates as they become available.
For more information on rehabilitation of the City’s Connecting Link, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/connecting_links.
Amanda Dyer
The spring melt has started and the City’s self-serve sandbag stations are ready to go at three convenient locations: the Whitney Arena, Mountjoy Arena, and Confederation Arena parking lots.
Each site is stocked with sand, empty bags, fill cylinders, and shovels to assist residents in preparing sandbags as needed. Residents are asked to take only what they reasonably require.
Follow the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA) for up-to-date information on watershed conditions and public advisories. Updates can be found online at www.mattagamiregion.ca, where residents can sign up to receive flood notifications directly via email.
Please note that the City does not collect or remove used sandbags from private property. We appreciate the cooperation of residents in helping keep the community safe and prepared.
Amanda Dyer
City Council has approved the municipal Growth Management Study (GMS) to help guide long-term planning over the next three decades. The study provides a roadmap for where new homes, jobs, and services will be located, and recommendations for how the City can phase infrastructure and development to support a growing population and economy.
The purpose of a GMS is to help make sure the community grows in a way that keeps pace with opportunity and change, while maintaining quality of life. It comes at a time when Timmins is experiencing strong economic momentum driven primarily by mining activity and industrial development, which creates an increasing demand for housing and skilled labour.
The Growth Management Study provides a snapshot of where Timmins is heading in the next 30 years. As we prepare for growth, we plan for more housing options to meet the needs of families, seniors, and workers. We explore how to make smarter use of land and infrastructure. We stay flexible to take advantage of changing opportunity that supports a complete community as defined by the integration of housing, jobs, and services.
Why does this matter for residents? Planning for and managing growth helps us identify the potential of land use, infrastructure, and services. The goal is to build a community, and neighbourhoods within the community, where people can meet most of their daily needs. Transportation is improved, local businesses are supported, and tax dollars are used more efficiently. To achieve this, the GMS recommends 45 strategic recommendations to guide future decisions and inform the City’s update of the Official Plan.
Quick Facts:
• Planning: 30 years (2026-2056)
• Population forecast: +4,800 residents
• New housing need: approximately 2,200 units (71 per year)
• Employment growth: potential for 2,500 new jobs
For more information on the City’s Growth Management Study, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/building_and_planning/planning/timmins_growth_management_study
Quotes:
“Timmins is entering an exciting period of growth and opportunity. With that comes the responsibility to be prepared and ready to best support residents, businesses, and industry. Long-term planning is essential to guide strategic investments that not only improve quality of life, but create space for what’s next. We are doing the work now to deliver a strong and sustainable future for our community.” ~ Mayor Michelle Boileau.
“This study provides a strong technical foundation for the City’s Official Plan review. It’s important that we plan for growth in a coordinated way by ensuring that housing, infrastructure, and land use is aligned with long-term needs. It is also important to understand that the study, while comprehensive, is not intended to constrain or limit growth. Long-term planning helps us be better equipped to respond to change and opportunity.” Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure.
Amanda Dyer
Board Timmins Transit for free on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. We’re celebrating Earth Day with free bus rides to help support our planet.
There are a number of reasons why riding the bus can be environmentally friendly. Buses produce far fewer greenhouse gas emissions per passenger than private cars and trucks. Public transportation options can also lower energy consumption and help conserve fuel, reducing the demand for fossil fuels. Fewer vehicles on the road can also lower levels of air pollutants.
On Wednesday, April 22 ride the bus for Earth Day! It’s free and it’ll give the environment a break. Where will you go?
Amanda Dyer
City Council has approved a 2% increase to the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), bringing the charge on overnight stays to 6%. MAT is applied to short-term accommodation charges of less than 30 consecutive days and is used to generate revenue to support tourism initiatives and community priorities. With this increase, the City is taking a strategic step toward funding a major recreation project that will benefit both residents and visitors.
1% of the MAT will be reserved for the City’s proposed multi-use recreation centre. This future facility is expected to significantly enhance quality of life in Timmins while positioning the city as a destination for sports tourism and large-scale events.
“The increase is intended to generate revenue for recreation infrastructure projects,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “This approach ensures that visitors contribute to the amenities they use and enjoy, while helping us build facilities that not only support active, healthy lifestyles for residents, but attract more events and create economic opportunities.”
50% of total MAT revenue is used to promote and grow local tourism by supporting eligible initiatives and organizations through the Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC). The other 50% is reserved for use by the municipality at Council’s direction. MAT helps a municipality invest more in tourism and the community without relying on property taxes.
For more information on the Municipal Accommodation Tax, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/finance/municipal_accommodation_tax
Amanda Dyer
Effective immediately, the City of Timmins is reducing the speed limit on Hwy. 67 / Municipal Road from 80 km/h to 50 km/h. This is temporary due to deteriorating asphalt conditions and will be in place until further notice. This applies to the municipality’s section of the roadway from Hwy 101 E. to the City’s boundary, approximately 9.1 kms.
Caution signage will be in place to alert motorists. A contractor has been engaged to complete pothole patching and repair.
Drivers are reminded to watch for road crews and further reduce speed in active work zones for the safety of workers and all road users.
For more information on City roads and infrastructure, please visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/roads_and_infrastructure
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has introduced a new and convenient way for residents and businesses to connect with Service Timmins. Service Timmins Chat is a live chat feature that is now available on both www.timmins.ca and service.timmins.ca, providing fast, accessible support directly from the City’s webpage or customer service portal.
Service Timmins Chat can be accessed by clicking the icon located in the bottom right corner of the page. With a single click, users can expand the chat window and begin a conversation with a Service Timmins representative in real time. Live chat interactions are managed alongside incoming phone calls in a priority sequence during regular Service Timmins business hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This new feature is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to modernizing services and improving customer experience. A soft launch of Service Timmins Chat began on March 16, allowing staff to test and refine the system. Since that time, more than 220 inquiries have already been received through the platform.
With Service Timmins Chat, users can get help while working or managing other tasks. Live chat helps reduce barriers related to language, hearing, or mobility challenges, and may feel less intimidating than in-person or phone interactions. Unlike phone conversations, live chat provides a transcript that can be saved, allowing residents to review information after the call.
For more information or to start a conversation, visit www.timmins.ca and service.timmins.ca.
Amanda Dyer
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable over the Easter long weekend (April 3-6, 2026):
- Service Timmins and Provincial Offences Office will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday.
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection on Good Friday. Friday’s collection will be completed on Monday, April 6, 2026. Collection that falls on Easter Monday will be unaffected and collected as scheduled.
- Deloro Landfill will be closed on Good Friday.
- There will be no Timmins Transit services on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Transit services on Easter Monday will be modified to a standard Sunday service.
- The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on Good Friday, Sunday and Monday. Open Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed on Easter Friday, Sunday, and Monday.
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool is closed Easter Friday, Sunday, and Monday. Regular pool hours on Saturday.
- Timmins Economic Development will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, March 27, 2026. Temperature is expected to drop to -24 overnight, inclusive of wind chill.
Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin.
People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
Reduced load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers will come into effect on Friday, April 3, 2026 on specific highways and streets within the City of Timmins. By-law 2006-6275 governs load restrictions to protect our roads and highways during the spring thaw, when damage is most likely to occur. A list of applicable roads is included under Schedule A.
The City’s Public Works Department uses the Ministry of Transportation’s Reduced Load Period (RLP) Table to determine the timing of these restrictions. The table uses frost depth, moisture levels, and daily air temperatures to indicate when reduced load restrictions should be put in place and when they can be lifted. This ensures that road infrastructure is protected while supporting the trucking and haulage industry by removed reduced load restrictions when conditions allow.
This year’s restrictions are coming into effect approximately two weeks later than in 2025, as winter has been reluctant to go away.
Roads where reduced loads are in effect will have signage posted. Learn more about the how the City is working to maintain our roads online at https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/roads_and_infrastructure.
Amanda Dyer
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Thursday, March 26, 2026. Temperature is expected to drop to -25 overnight, inclusive of wind chill.
Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin.
People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Temperature is expected to drop to -28 overnight, inclusive of wind chill.
Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin.
People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, March 23, 2026. Temperature is expected to drop to -21 overnight, inclusive of wind chill.
Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin.
People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is issuing an extreme cold weather alert for Sunday, March 22, 2026. Temperature is expected to drop to -24 overnight with wind chill. Risk of frostbite and cold injury.
People requiring emergency shelter are advised to attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins successfully hosted the “So, You Want to Run for Council” training session on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with a strong interest from community members. The session attracted 23 residents, including two participants from Iroquois Falls preparing to run in their own municipal election.
Delivered by Amberley Gavel Ltd., a municipal governance consulting firm, the workshop offered practical, candidate-focused insights into the realities of serving on municipal council.
Participants gained a clear understanding of:
- The roles and responsibilities of Members of Council, the Head of Council, and municipal staff
- How municipal powers are exercised
- Municipal Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct requirements
- The role of the Integrity Commissioner
- Strong Mayor Powers and their impact on council governance
The session was designed to support individuals who are considering running in the upcoming municipal election by providing the knowledge needed to make an informed decision before entering the nomination process.
“It’s encouraging to see so much interest from residents who want to serve their community,” said Steph Palmateer, City Clerk and Director of Community Services. “Municipal council operates within a very prescribed legislative framework, and it’s important that prospective candidates understand the responsibilities and expectations of the role. Having the opportunity to hear directly from a recognized professional with municipal experience also helps ensure participants are well-informed before entering the nomination process.”
The next municipal election will take place on October 26, 2026.
Amanda Dyer
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