Night Time Sweeping Operations 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From June 8, 2025 to June 12, 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, June 8, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins South: Pine (Kirby to Evelyn), Moneta (Pine to Vipond), Wilson.
Monday, June 9, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins North: Pine (Sixth to Hendry), Maclean (Vimy to JV Bonhomme).
Tuesday, June 10, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins: Laforest Bridge, Lafleur Bridge, Airport Road Bridge.
Wednesday, June 11, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins South: Mountjoy, Parking Lots.
Daytime Sweeping Operations 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From June 9, 2025 to June 13, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing sweeping operations in the areas listed below.
Monday, June 9, Starting 7:30 am:
South Porcupine: Smith, Allan, Leighton, Dunn, Warner, Walter Lane, Evans.
Timmins North: Balsam, Birch, Maple, Lavigne, Conrad.
Tuesday, June 10, Starting 7:30 am:
South Porcupine: Lyall, McDougall, Galbraith, Glenn, Smith, Summers, Tisdale.
Timmins North: Oak, Ann (Gillies to Dead End), Cameron (Theriault to Dead End), Ann (Cameron to Dead End), Hillside, O’Neil, Pearl, McLeod.
Wednesday, June 11, Starting 7:30 am:
South Porcupine: Laffin, Evans, Station.
Timmins North: Murray, Tamarack, Spruce, Cedar, Hendry.
Thursday, June 12, Starting 7:30 am:
Schumacher: Vipond Road Overpass, Delnite.
Timmins North: Bartleman, Eyre, Churchill.
Friday, June 13, Starting at 7:30 am:
Porcupine: Florence St N, Division, Remembrance, Henry St N, Ottolen, Ruth St N, Rekela St N.
Timmins North: Carlin, Polaris, Quartz, Jade.
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
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a traffic disruption for an emergency catch basin repair closing following road:
Area:
• Ross Ave. from Hart St. to Patricia.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• June 05, 2025, at 8:00AM until June 05, 2025, at 6:00PM
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process. Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Becky Cashmore
A new QR code initiative is helping connect local youth with available supports and services in the community. Developed by Timmins Youth Connect as part of the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Strategy, the project aims to improve youth engagement and inclusivity. More importantly, it’s a project created by youth, for youth. The QR code, site layout, and section titles were all designed by youth aged 13–21 who are actively involved in helping connect their friends and peers to more opportunities in Timmins.
One QR Code connects kids, young adults, and families to information from 30 participating agencies and organizations. Community members can learn more about mental health support, education, cultural teachings,
local diversity, and more.
“I’m really proud of the QR code project,” says Meagan Baranyk, Community Programs Manager for the City of Timmins. “After speaking to local youth and young adults, we realized there was a clear lack of awareness around youth services in the community. This gap in service awareness was holding people back. We asked members of Timmins Youth Connect what we could do now to help improve awareness and drive participation. They came up with an idea for a simple QR code linking to services on one easy-to-access site.”
With feedback from partners like Northeastern Public Health’s Planet Youth Coalition and Timmins Youth Wellness Hub, Baranyk’s team is ensuring the QR codes are visible and simple to find and scan.
“We’ve printed QR codes on t-shirts and stickers,” adds Baranyk. You’ll start to see many of our partner agencies wearing them and handing out the stickers this summer. It’s a great example of community collaboration when agencies are wearing shirts that promote not just their own services, but those of others across the community.”
Since May 30, the QR code has been scanned over 100 times by 87 unique users. The landing page has received over 190 views from 110 users, with a 58% click-through rate to participating agency websites. Local groups and agencies with youth supports and services are welcome to participate. Learn more at: www.timmins.ca/our_services/community_safety_and_well_being_c_s_w_b/youth_engagement/timmins_youth_connect
Amanda Dyer
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AnneMarie Fournier
The City of Timmins’ swimming pool facility at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex will be undergoing important maintenance and upgrades this summer to better serve the community. To complete these improvements, the pool will be temporarily closed during the months of July and August.
What’s happening? The City is making essential renovations to enhance user experience, including:
• redesigning and upgrading the front entrance to improve accessibility
• upgrading the lighting to ensure a brighter, more energy-efficient facility
• regrouting the pool for improved cleanliness and safety
While the pool is closed, our swim staff will keep the summer fun going! Swimming lessons will be offered at Gillies Lake Beach. The official opening of the Gillies Lake Beach is Saturday, June 28, 2025. Lifeguards will be on duty 7 days a week from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. in July and 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. in August.
Special community events and lifesaving courses will also be available throughout the summer. Stay tuned for updates on reopening dates and programming details by visiting: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/swimming
The City appreciates the community’s understanding as we work to improve the community pool. These upgrades will help the City provide a more accessible, enjoyable, and safe environment for all.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins’ swimming pool facility at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex will be undergoing important maintenance and upgrades this summer to better serve the community. To complete these improvements, the pool will be temporarily closed during the months of July and August.
What’s happening? The City is making essential renovations to enhance user experience, including:
• redesigning and upgrading the front entrance to improve accessibility
• upgrading the lighting to ensure a brighter, more energy-efficient facility
• regrouting the pool for improved cleanliness and safety
While the pool is closed, our swim staff will keep the summer fun going! Swimming lessons will be offered at Gillies Lake Beach. The official opening of the Gillies Lake Beach is Saturday, June 28, 2025. Lifeguards will be on duty 7 days a week from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. in July and 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. in August.
Special community events and lifesaving courses will also be available throughout the summer. Stay tuned for updates on reopening dates and programming details by visiting: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/swimming
The City appreciates the community’s understanding as we work to improve the community pool. These upgrades will help the City provide a more accessible, enjoyable, and safe environment for all.
Amanda Dyer
**UPDATE** - Half-load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers will remain in effect until June 20, 2025 on Mahoney Rd.
Reduced load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers will be lifted as of Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. on applicable roads within the city of Timmins.
By-law 2006-6275 governs seasonal load restrictions to protect our roads and highways during the spring thaw, when damage is most likely to happen. Typically, reduced load restrictions are in place until mid-June and are subject to the provisions of Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act RSO 1990 Chapter H 8. The by-law provides a list of the applicable roads under Schedule A.
Load restrictions have also been placed on some specific roads year-round. Please refer to By-law 2022-8708 for a list of roads.
Amanda Dyer
Night Time Sweeping Operations 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
From June 1, 2025 to June 5, 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, June 1, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins BIA: Second, Third, Brunette, Railway.
Monday, June 2, Starting 9:00 pm:
South Porcupine: Main, Bruce, Crawford, Golden.
Tuesday, June 3, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins North: Toke, Ross.
Wednesday, June 4, Starting 9:00 pm:
Timmins North: Jubilee, Theriault, College (Jubilee to Victoria).
Daytime Sweeping Operations 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
From June 2, 2025 to June 6, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing sweeping operations in the areas listed below.
Monday, June 2, Starting 7:30 am:
Porcupine: Viola, Eric, Girdwood, Renison, Bergeron.
Timmins South: Birch (Second to Ogden), Maple, Elm (Second to Dead End).
Tuesday, June 3, Starting 7:30 am:
Porcupine: Clement, Lawrence, Ferguson, Michener.
Timmins North: Fifth (Cedar to Mountjoy), Sixth (Toke to Mountjoy), Balsam, Birch, Maple, Elm (Fifth to Algonquin).
Wednesday, June 4, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Commercial, Belanger.
Porcupine: Spillnaar, Tynne, Grace, Daniel, David.
Thursday, June 5, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Borden, Laurier, Floral, Crescent, Lincoln.
Schumacher: Goldmine Road over pass, Ankerite, ShawCreek.
Friday, June 6, Starting at 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Bannerman, Middleton, Windsor.
South Porcupine: Legion, Moore, Strachan.
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
The City’s annual Household Hazardous & Special Waste Event is back, Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Spruce Snow Dump. Residents can dispose of old paint, pesticides, batteries, and propane tanks free of charge between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This year’s event also includes textiles and gently used household items.
Last year, the location was a bit tricky to find. Entry is off Pine St. South left onto Iroquois Rd. E. and past the Timmins Transit Garage. This is a drive-thru event. Residents do not leave their vehicles and volunteers will be on-hand to collect any items for disposal.
Items being collected include:
- Paint
- Aerosols
- Single use batteries
- Single use propane cylinders and refillable propane tanks
- Pesticides
- Antifreeze
- Fuel and oil
- Pharmaceuticals
- Compact fluorescents and fluorescent tubes
- Household electronics
Hazardous waste like old paint and pesticides are not accepted with regular garbage collection or at the landfill. The substances can contaminate soil and groundwater, so specific collection and containment methods are required to help protect the environment.
A map and directions to the new location are available online at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/waste_recycling_services/hazardous_waste_event.
Please note that this event is for residents only. Commercial and industrial waste will not be accepted.
Amanda Dyer
Last year, residents ran, leaped, splashed, cycled, golfed, and hiked their way to a win. Timmins currently holds the crown for Ontario’s Most Active Community. Can we do it again?
The City of Timmins has signed up for the sixth edition of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk, a national initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout the month of June. Canada’s Most Active Community will be awarded with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sports initiatives.
To help rally for Timmins and win the grand prize this year, we need everyone to participate!
• Local businesses and organizations: Register today on the ParticipACTION website. Throughout June, track the number of people getting active and the instances of physical activity to help our community compete for the title.
• Individuals: Sign up on the ParticipACTION website. Then, commit to getting active throughout June and browse different opportunities to help you move more where you live, learn and/or work!
The Community Challenge is open to everyone! All community events registered on the challenge webpage from June 1 – 30 will count toward a community’s total score. Individuals can also sign up and get moving in support of their community’s total by getting active in June.
To help get started, our Community Safety and Well-being Team has put together a full calendar of free activities. Featured walks with Mayor Michelle Boileau, City staff, Timmins Police Service, and the Timmins Fire Department. Free yoga. Free Zumba. Free swims. Dive in and download the calendar today.
Join the City of Timmins in the movement to build a stronger, healthier and more active Timmins! Help us become Canada’s Most Active Community!
Amanda Dyer
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