The City of Timmins has officially designated The H.R. Bielek Building and Timmins Transit Terminal as properties of cultural heritage value or interest. The buildings reflect key chapters in Timmins’ growth, from the expansion of transportation and rail service to the evolution of entertainment and arts in Ontario’s north.
The H.R. Bielek Building was constructed in 1930, celebrating the golden era of motion pictures and theatre. The property is recognized as an early example of a purpose-built sound motion picture theatre in Northern Ontario. Today, the building retains the characteristic form of theatres of the period, with interior plasterwork and decorative detailing that demonstrate a high degree of craftsmanship. The property is historically associated with Leo Mascioli and the Timmins Theatre Company, both significant to the development of film exhibition and entertainment in the community. Today, the building is home to the Timmins Senior Citizens Recreation Centre
The Timmins Transit terminal is a well-preserved example of early 20th-century railway station architecture. Built in 1916 for the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway, the building played a significant role in the development of Timmins as the primary passenger rail station. The building supported transportation, commerce, and access to the Porcupine mining region, contributing to the economic growth of Northern Ontario. The station remained a transportation hub until passenger rail service ended in 1990 and continues to serve as an inter-city and municipal bus terminal. It is the last remaining railway structure from the former Timmins rail yard and a recognizable local landmark.
Anyone interested in putting forward a nomination for addition of property to the Municipal Heritage Register are encouraged to download the Application Form or reach out to Service Timmins for more information.
Amanda Dyer
Fire crews across the city will begin their annual Home Inspection Program, going door-to -door from May through October to ensure all residences have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and discussing home escape plans with residents.
The Ontario Fire Code requires all residences to have working smoke alarms on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas. New in 2026, the Ontario Fire Code also requires working carbon monoxide alarms on every level of a home if there is a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, attached garage, or air for heating comes from a fuel-burning appliance not contained within the residence.
The Timmins Fire Department wants to make sure all homes are well protected and residents are prepared in the event of an evacuation. Educating and preparing the public is the first line of defence against home fires.
Learn more about fire prevention and emergency management at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/emergency_services/timmins_fire_department
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas:
Schumacher Area:
• Brundy Ave including Claimpost Tr., Miners Ave., Ennis St., Prospectors St and Delost Ave
Date of Disruption:
• May 20, 2026, from 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. 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 off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish the activity. Once the flushing is completed and the work crew has left the area, 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 process.
Sara Perron
Please be advised that the Environmental Services Department is continuing bulk item collection within the following areas that was scheduled for today.
Area:
• All of Mountjoy Area, West of Mattagami River and Kamiskotia Lake area.
Collection efforts are on-going and may take additional time to complete due to volume and operational requirements. Residents are asked to leave their items at the curb, and crews will return to collect remaining materials as work progresses.
Please note: All areas South of Algonquin Blvd., starting at Mattagami River, working east to Railway St., including Dalton Rd. (up until the end of the asphalt) have been completed.
We understand this may cause some inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to complete the collection. Updates will be provided as needed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sara Perron
Street Sweeping Operations Week of: May 18 to May 22, 2026
Nighttime, Start and Finish between 9:00pm to 7:00am the next day
Daytime, Start and Finish between 7:30am to 4:00pm
Monday, May 18 - Night
McIntyre Rds.
Schumacher Hwy. – 655 to Carium Rd.
Tuesday, May 19 - Night
Hwy 101 - Carium Rd. to Bruce Y.
King St. - Gervais St. to Bob’s Lake Dr.
Wednesday, May 20 - Night
Ross St.
Toke St.
Tuesday, May 19 - Day
Carlos Ave.
Coott Ln.
Diane Cres.
Dixon Rd.
Haileybury Cres.
Hart St. (Ross St. to Murray St.)
Lovers Ln.
Mildred Ave.
Patricia St. (Ross St. to Murray St.)
Percival St.
Toke St. (Ross St. to end)
Wednesday, May 20 - Day
Corporation St.
Demine Ave.
Denise St.
Henry St.
Lalonde St.
Malette Cres.
Rekela St. S.
Rosemarie Cres.
Ruth St. S.
Young St. S.
Thursday, May 21 - Day
Argento Blvd.
Aura Lake St.
Battachio St. (Dwyer Ave. to Father Costello Dr.)
Brain Romain Dr.
College St. (Westmount Blvd. to JV Bonhomme Blvd.)
Croatia Ave.
Grant Dr.
Graye Cres.
Logan Kerr Ct.
Mascioli Blvd.
Ray Caine Blvd.
Reg Pope Blvd.
Schneider Cres.
Friday, May 22 - Day
Boundary Ln.
Dwyer Ave.
Hollinger Ln.
Les Hall St.
Park Ave.
St-Jean St.
Becky Cashmore
Please be advised that the Environmental Services Department is continuing bulk item collection within the following areas that was scheduled for today.
Area:
• All areas South of Algonquin Blvd., starting at Mattagami River, working east to Railway St., including Dalton Rd. (up until the end of the asphalt)
Collection efforts are on-going and may take additional time to complete due to volume and operational requirements. Residents are asked to leave their items at the curb, and crews will return to collect remaining materials as work progresses.
Please note: All areas North of Ross & Jubilee, Starting at Airport Road (including rural areas) and working east to HWY 655 have been completed.
We understand this may cause some inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to complete the collection. Updates will be provided as needed.
Thank you for your understanding
Sara Perron
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18, 2026:
- Service Timmins and Provincial Offences Office closed
- NO household waste collection. Monday’s collection will be completed on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
- Deloro Landfill will be closed
- NO Timmins Transit bus service
- Timmins Museum: NEC closed
- Both branches of the Timmins Public Library closed
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool closed
- Timmins Economic Development closed
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
Please be advised that the Environmental Services Department is continuing bulk item collection within the following areas that was scheduled for today.
Area:
• All areas North of Ross Ave & Jubilee Ave; Starting at Airport Rd (including rural areas) and working east to HWY 655
Collection efforts are ongoing and may take additional time to complete due to volume and operational requirements. Residents are asked to leave their items at the curb, and crews will return to collect remaining materials as work progresses.
We understand this may cause some inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to complete the collection.
Please note that those areas east of college street have been completed.
Updates will be provided as needed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sara Perron
Please be advised that the Environmental Services Department is continuing bulk item collection within the following areas that was scheduled for today.
Areas:
- North of Ross & Jubilee, Starting at Airport Road (including rural areas) and working east to HWY 655
Collection efforts are ongoing and may take additional time to complete due to volume and operational requirements. Residents are asked to leave their items at the curb, and crews will return to collect remaining materials as work progresses.
We understand this may cause some inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to complete the collection.
Please note that all of Schumacher through Gold Centre and all areas of on and off Goldmine Rd. (Carium Rd., Delnite, MacDonald Hill, and Buffalo Ankerite) had been completed.
Updates will be provided as needed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sara Perron
Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the street sweeping schedule for the week of May 11, 2026.
Areas being affected due to operational issues:
Monday, May 11, 2026
Night Shift Timmins – scheduled– McIntyre Roads, Schumacher Highway – 655 to Carium Rd. will be re-scheduled for a later date.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Becky Cashmore
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