The flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast on Sunday, May 3 in honour of Ontario Police Memorial Day.
This year marks the 27th Anniversary of the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation Ceremony of Remembrance, honouring the courage and sacrifice of Ontario police officers who have died in the line of duty.
Amanda Dyer
Road Closure – Jaguar Drive North
Jaguar Drive North is CLOSED with no through traffic 1.25 km north of Riverside Drive due to a culvert washout.
Residents and users are requested access all addresses starting 660 Jaguar North via Sandy Falls Road.
Road will remain closed until flooding subsides and an assessment can be made.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #4 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Report.
Address: 5121 Highway 101 East
Start date: April 27, 2026
Start time: 3:03 PM PM
End date: April 29, 2026
End time: 1:53 AM
Volume by-passed: 3178.11 m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help by conserving water by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, taking long showers or running the dishwasher during rain storms. You can also help by keeping our pipes clear - no wipes in the pipes!
To learn more about how the system works and what actions you can take please visit: https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant Secondary Bypass.
Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: April 27, 2026
Start time: 7:03 PM
End date: April 29, 2026
End time: 11:06 AM
Volume by-passed: 21065.493 m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help by conserving water by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, taking long showers or running the dishwasher during rain storms. You can also help by keeping our pipes clear - no wipes in the pipes!
To learn more about how the system works and what actions you can take please visit: https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
Construction work will begin this summer on Ice Chest Lake Rd. as part of approved storm-related infrastructure improvements. Council awarded the contract to GIP Interpaving Ltd. in September 2025, with work planned for the following June to September to comply with environmental regulations that protect fish spawning and migration.
The project will include upsizing culverts to improve water flow and raising sections of the roadway to reduce overtopping during high water events. Raising the roadway will help maintain access during periods when culverts are under pressure, like the spring freshet.
In advance of construction, Public Works is actively maintaining the roadway to address current flood conditions, including hauling material, grading, and installing a temporary granular berm to manage water accumulation.
Updates will be provided as necessary once construction work gets underway. For the latest information on road closures and road conditions, residents are encouraged to monitor Municipal 511: www.timmins.ca/our_services/roads_and_infrastructure/municipal_511
Amanda Dyer
Road Closure – Ross Avenue
Please be advised that Ross Avenue will be closed to traffic from Hart Street to Murray Street to facilitate road paving operations.
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
During this time, no through traffic will be permitted. Local access may be limited. Motorists are advised to use the signed detour route. Westerly - Hart to Brousseau to Murray. Easterly - Murray to Brousseau to Hart.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this necessary work is completed.
Becky Cashmore
Construction work on the Golden Ave. bridge in South Porcupine will begin the week of May 4.
Golden Ave. will be closed to all traffic between Legion Drive and Goldmine Rd. for the duration of the project, which is expected to wrap up early fall. Access to Doug McLellan Park will be maintained. Motorists are asked to follow posted detours via Bruce Ave.
The project includes concrete rehabilitation of the existing box culvert, waterproofing of the bridge deck, new asphalt paving, drainage improvements, and the installation of a new roadside traffic barrier.
Further updates will be provided as the project moved forward. For more information, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works/2026_capital_works/golden_avenue_bridge_rehabilitation.
Amanda Dyer
The flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast on Tuesday, April 28 in honour of the National Day of Mourning in Canada, also known as Workers’ Day of Mourning.
The National Day of Mourning is dedicated to the memory of those who have lost their lives in a workplace tragedy, and to acknowledge the impact of work-related injury and illness.
The City of Timmins is committed to providing our employees with a healthy and safe workplace. Through our Health and Safety Department, we work dutifully to train, enforce, standardize, and ensure that safety protocols are in place that prevent both physical and mental injury and illness.
Amanda Dyer
The Government of Ontario has renewed Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) funding for an additional three years, providing the City of Timmins with $400,000 annually to support key infrastructure priorities in the community.
NORDS funding helps municipalities across Northern Ontario invest in infrastructure that is impacted by resource development, while also supporting broader economic development initiatives.
“The renewal of this funding is important for our community,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “Resource development, like mining, drives our local and provincial economy forward, but it also places pressure on our infrastructure. The province’s investment recognizes that infrastructure is a shared asset and allows us to plan and invest strategically to support residents, industry, and future growth.”
The City of Timmins remains committed to working with provincial partners to ensure these investments deliver long-term benefits for the community.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins (City) is contemplating the sale of municipal surplus real estate. The City is interested in exploring the level of public interest in purchasing this land based on the receipt of detailed proposals from interested Proponents. The subject land is located on Bruce Avenue (as hereinafter described, the “Property”). The legal description is Plan M-14-S, east part of Lot 106 and 107, Plan 6R-9543, Parts 1, 3, and 4. The property is vacant and used as a municipal asphalt parking lot. The Property has a frontage of 22.86 metres (75 feet) on Bruce Avenue, a depth of 28.70 metres (94.16 feet), and an approximate area of 656.08 square metres (7,062.00 square feet). The location of the Property is depicted in the map below:
Figure 1: Location of Subject Land
For additional information and a detailed copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) concerning this opportunity, please visit the City of Timmins Bids and Tenders website at timmins.bidsandtenders.ca. If Proponents do not have an account, one must be created. Proponents who will be submitting a proposal must register as a plan taker for this RFP. If the Proponent is not registered as a plan taker for this bid, the submission will not be considered. RFP submissions (hereinafter, a “Proposal”) can only be accepted though the Bids and Tenders website and not to City staff.
Interested Proponents are asked to submit their Proposal to the City of Timmins Bids and Tenders website (Bid No. 1283) no later than 2:00 p.m. (Timmins local time) on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals. The City will not accept any Proposal received after the deadline set out above.
David St.Onge
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