Please be advised that Riverside Dr. between Shirley St. and Government Rd. has now been reduced to one lane in each direction, with traffic moved to the outside curb lanes while contractors begin work on Segment 2 of the Connecting Link.

In Segment 2 of the Connecting Link, work will be completed west of the Shirley St. intersection to Government Rd. In addition to stripping existing pavement, grading and compacting the base, and re-applying a fresh layer of asphalt, work will include installation of a cement sidewalk between Shirley St. and the Government Rd. intersection.

All access points and entries to roads and businesses along Riverside Dr. will be maintained throughout construction.
Motorists can expect delays and traffic congestion. Commercial vehicle trucks will still use the Shirley St. turn to connect with the standard truck detour along Laforest Rd. Some pavement milling in the outside curb lanes will be carried out to smooth entry points into adjacent roads and business entries.

Rehabilitation of the City’s Connecting Link is important work to improve major road infrastructure for Timmins. We appreciate your cooperation and patience as construction is completed.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities department wishes to advise the public of water infrastructure maintenance activities that may affect water quality on Dwyer Ave., from Les Hall St. to Vipond Rd. This is schedule to start May 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well coloured water and lower than normal water pressures

If you experience brown or rust-coloured water during the schedule water maintenance, 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 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.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins would like to advise the public that work on the Crawford St./Ferguson Rd. watermain extension will be begin Monday, May 16 until August, 2023. The project will provide reliable drinking water and fire flows for all businesses and private residences east of Crawford St.

Currently, a single line supplies water to 1,180 water services and fire hydrants to the eastern limits of the City's distribution system. When this main is compromised, flow in the area is limited. The installation of 1,275m of new watermain will provide new services for the properties adjacent to the new main and a new fire hydrant for fire suppression.

Work will be done in small sections with minor lane reductions around the work area. Traffic controls will be in place and drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone. The City does not anticipate any disruption to water service while the new line is being installed.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this necessary work.

Please be advised that Mountjoy St. N. will be closed between Messines Ave. and Algonquin Blvd. on Monday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 16, 2023 to excavate and install new hydro conduit for the Centre Culturel La Ronde building.

Messines Ave. will be closed at the east intersection with access to the retail plaza (Pick of the Crop, Midtown Bowl, Starbucks, Little Caesars, Shoppers Home Health Care) and the Holiday Inn Parking Lot from the west entrance of Messines Ave. off Waterloo Rd.

Thank you for your cooperation. Drive safe.

The City of Timmins would like to advise the public that our CCTV and Sewer Line Cleaning project will begin Monday, June 05 until August 4, 2023.

The Engineering Department is advising the residents that we will have crews investigating various sewer main systems within the City of Timmins, camera trucks and vacuum trucks will be onsite. Residents should be aware they may hear gurgling sounds coming from their toilet or sinks.

The purpose of the project is to inspect our existing water infrastructure to proactively schedule maintenance or plan rehabilitation. There are two steps in the process: the sewers are cleaned by flushing and inspected using a process called closed-circuit television inspection (CCTV). A robotic camera is inserted into the pipe at one end and drives the length of the sewer, recording any connections or defects.

The following areas will be affected:
• North of Timmins
• South of Timmins
• South Porcupine
• Porcupine

Traffic controls will be in place and drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone.

If you have any questions, Service Timmins is available by phone at 705-264-1331 or in-person during regular business hours at City Hall.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this necessary work.

The City of Timmins’ infrastructure repair project is underway and on-going until the end of July 2023. Crews will be out working on various sewer and storm drain locations around the city.

The following areas will be affected:

• Intersection of Pine St. S and Eighth Ave.
• Birch St. S
• Intersection of Birch St. S and Third Ave.
• Maple St. S
• Maple St. N
• Intersection of Avenue Rd. and Poplar Ave.
• Intersection of Willow Ave. and Avenue Rd.
• Third Ave.
• Father Costello Dr.
• Croatia Ave.
• Grant St.
• Fourth Ave.
• Battachio St
• Dwyer Ave.

Temporary short-term lane reductions or road closures may be necessary to complete work. Traffic controls will be in place and drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone. If you have any questions, reach out to Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 or online at service.timmins.ca.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this necessary work.

The City’s Sewer Lining and Manhole Rehabilitation project is underway and will be on-going until the end of August 2023.
The Engineering Department is advising the residents that we will have crews investigating various sewer main systems within the City of Timmins. Camera trucks and vacuum trucks will be onsite. Residents should be aware they may hear gurgling sounds coming from their toilet or sinks.

Sanitary sewer relining is a cost-effective way to extend the life of aging infrastructure, minimize long-term maintenance costs, and avoid costly excavation of roads and property.

During the installation of the new liner, you may notice an odor similar to fiberglass. This odor, if detected, is coming from your service (the connection that runs between your house and sewer main) through, in most cases, a dried out drain trap. It is a common occurrence and can be avoided by pouring water into the basement floor drains or any other location (laundry or tub) that may not be in regular use. Pouring water or placing a wet cloth into these locations will prevent the odor from accumulating in your home. Please note that the odor is not harmful to your health.

The following areas will be affected:

• Balsam St. N and S
• Elm St.
• Grant St.
• Sixth Ave.
• Fifth Ave.
• Toke St.
• Hemlock St.
• Tamarack St.
• Cedar St. N
• Maple St. N
• Spruce St. N
• Dome Ave.
• Dwyer Ave.
• Vipond Rd.
• Templeton Ave.
• Fourth Ave.
• Les Hall St.
• Boundary LN.
• Battachio St.
• Croatia Ave.

Traffic controls will be in place and drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone.
If you have any further questions, Service Timmins is available to help, by phone at 705-264-1331 or in-person during regular business hours at City Hall.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this necessary work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a Preventative Boil Water Advisory.

• Area: Pine Ridge Motel & Trailer Court
•  Date of Advisory: May 09 2023 until further notice.

The City of Timmins is requiring you to take the following steps:

• Users of the water supply should bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute prior to consumption;
• Any water used for cooking/food preparation must be boiled then cooled prior to use; and,
• All water taps must be posted, indicating that the water is not safe to drink.

The Preventative Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the sample results confirm the water is fit for human consumption.

For more information, see the Porcupine Health Unit’s Boil Water Advisory page: https://www.porcupinehu.on.ca/en/your-community/safe-water/boil-water-advisories/

Questions or concerns can also be directed to Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 during business hours. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas:

• Areas: Timmins South (on-going), back road into Porcupine, and South Porcupine
• Time of Disruption: May 10, 2023 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and on going for the month of May

Homeowners and businesses in the affected areas may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water following the testing. 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 complete the test. Once the test is complete 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.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process. If there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

Due to high water levels, the City of Timmins has had to temporarily shut down the Mattagami Boat Launch due to unsafe conditions.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities department wishes to advise the Public of an emergency water infrastructure repair affecting water quality for Prospector St between Brundy Ave and Delost Ave. This is schedule to start Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 12:00 noon to approximately 8:00pm.

• All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well colored water and lower than normal water pressures

Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-colored water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to 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 color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #4 Bypass Report

Address: 5121 Hwy 101 E

Start date: May 2, 2023

Start time: 12:22 am

End date: May 3, 2023

End time: 7:48am

Volume by-passed: 5081.30m3

The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the Public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas.

• Area: City crews will be working in the following areas Timmins South and Schumacher.

• Time of Disruption: Starting May 1, 2023 at 8:00am on going for the month of May.

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water following the testing. 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 complete the test. Once the test is complete 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.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process, and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

Timmins Transit would like to advise the public that this Saturday, April 7, 2023, they will be running a modified Sunday schedule. 

Hours of service will not change. Buses will be running from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Routes 901 (east-west), 902 (north-south), 7 (Park Ave.) and 6 (Riverside) will be in service. Changes will be reflected on the Transit Tracker.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 12.01AM.

Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city. Some areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during the daytime hours.

We would also like to remind the public that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect. Parking on the street is not permitted on any day between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.

Please note that not all areas will be completed on night shift.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.

Public Works Department

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities department wishes to advise the Public of an emergency water infrastructure repair affecting water quality for Westmount Blvd between Churchill St and Eyre Blvd. This is schedule to start immediately today Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 9:00am approximately 9:00pm.

• All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well colored water and lower than normal water pressures

Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-colored water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to 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 color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Monday, April 3, 2023 at 9:30PM.

Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city. Some areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during the daytime hours.

We would also like to remind the public that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect. Parking on the street is not permitted on any day between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.

Please note that not all areas will be completed on night shift.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.

Public Works Department

Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closing at 12:00 p.m. today (Friday, March 17, 2023) due to inclement weather. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning with the potential for dangerous travel conditions.

Both branches are expected to open on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

A wide range of e-books, audio books, and e-magazines are available online at http://tpl.timmins.ca/.