The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a water turn off for infrastructure repair in the following areas:
Area:
• On Third Ave from Balsam St S. to Spruce St S.
• On Balsam St from Third Ave to Algonquin Blvd
• On Cedar St from Second Ave to Fifth Ave
• On Pine St S. from Second Ave to Algonquin Blvd
• On Spruce St N. from Algonquin Blvd to Fifth Ave
Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 11, 2023 - Temporary water disruption 7 PM to 7 AM (12 Hour Shut Down)
The water will be turned on as soon as the repairs are complete. Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure and/or brown/rust-colored water once the water is turned back on. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with 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.
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.
Sara Perron
Monday, October 09, 2023 is Thanksgiving Monday.
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable:
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office
- The Timmins Public Library and C.M. Shields Library branch
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool
- Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre
- There will be no Timmins Transit bus service
- Deloro Landfill
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Thanksgiving Day will be collected on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has confirmed funding for 7 local programs that work to prevent and decrease the impact of youth gun and gang violence in Timmins. In partnership with the Government of Canada, and through the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, over $430,000 has been allocated to programs that support and empower youth in our community.
The objective is to assist the development of new or enhanced local and community-based strategies and initiatives that will address the impacts of violence on youth, specifically the conditions that contribute to a young person participating in criminal actions or behaviour.
Funding has been approved for:
- Land-based programing through Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol, which connects youth with holistic care based on Indigenous teachings.
- Planet Youth through the Porcupine Health Unit, which will implement an Icelandic prevention model to reduce substance use and enhance the overall well-being of young people.
- Emerging Trends through DIY Health and in collaboration with Northern College and the Go-Give Project, focused on relationship building through community outreach to improve access to non-emergency supports and address the social determinants of health.
- Timmins Youth Wellness Hub to expand and enhance physical and sports activities and rotational hubs; promote services and supports available at the hub for 12-25-year-old youth; work with community organizations to develop a neighbourhood walk program in downtown Timmins.
- Research and mentorship through the Timmins and Area Women in Crisis, which seeks to develop an accessible social enterprise venue in downtown Timmins; implement mentorship programs for youth with lived experience; and, conduct research into the driving factors of youth gang involvement with a focus on human trafficking.
- Support of Fierté Timmins Pride to create and provide resources for vulnerable youth; offer guidance and support for inclusive service delivery; and, develop peer groups and partnerships to promote acceptance, inclusivity, and understanding. Launching in 2024.
- Fund marketing through Timmins Victim Services for materials and presentations related to youth gun and gang violence for parents, caregivers, and local youth.
As a recipient of funding from the City of Timmins and Government of Canada, each service agency is committed to helping children, youth, and young adults who are at risk, lead lives free of crime and violence. Under the framework of the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, the funding partnerships help meet the priorities of increased youth engagement and increased safety and well-being for all residents.
Quotes:
“The funding provided by the Government of Canada and distributed through the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, will allow local agencies to create or enhance a variety of services and programs to address youth violence. We recognize that a multi-faceted approach is necessary, which is why we’ve agreed to support programs and initiatives that work independently, but produce a collaborative result. Agencies will be required to submit a formal progress report bi-annually, but are encouraged to share regular updates with the community.” - Meagan Baranyk – Community Strategies Coordinator
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has confirmed funding for 7 local programs that work to prevent and decrease the impact of youth gun and gang violence in Timmins. In partnership with the Government of Canada, and through the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, over $430,000 has been allocated to programs that support and empower youth in our community.
The objective is to assist the development of new or enhanced local and community-based strategies and initiatives that will address the impacts of violence on youth, specifically the conditions that contribute to a young person participating in criminal actions or behaviour.
Funding has been approved for:
- Land-based programing through Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol, which connects youth with holistic care based on Indigenous teachings.
- Planet Youth through the Porcupine Health Unit, which will implement an Icelandic prevention model to reduce substance use and enhance the overall well-being of young people.
- Emerging Trends through DIY Health and in collaboration with Northern College and the Go-Give Project, focused on relationship building through community outreach to improve access to non-emergency supports and address the social determinants of health.
- Timmins Youth Wellness Hub to expand and enhance physical and sports activities and rotational hubs; promote services and supports available at the hub for 12-25-year-old youth; work with community organizations to develop a neighbourhood walk program in downtown Timmins.
- Research and mentorship through the Timmins and Area Women in Crisis, which seeks to develop an accessible social enterprise venue in downtown Timmins; implement mentorship programs for youth with lived experience; and, conduct research into the driving factors of youth gang involvement with a focus on human trafficking.
- Support of Fierté Timmins Pride to create and provide resources for vulnerable youth; offer guidance and support for inclusive service delivery; and, develop peer groups and partnerships to promote acceptance, inclusivity, and understanding. Launching in 2024.
- Fund marketing through Timmins Victim Services for materials and presentations related to youth gun and gang violence for parents, caregivers, and local youth.
As a recipient of funding from the City of Timmins and Government of Canada, each service agency is committed to helping children, youth, and young adults who are at risk, lead lives free of crime and violence. Under the framework of the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, the funding partnerships help meet the priorities of increased youth engagement and increased safety and well-being for all residents.
Quotes:
“The funding provided by the Government of Canada and distributed through the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan, will allow local agencies to create or enhance a variety of services and programs to address youth violence. We recognize that a multi-faceted approach is necessary, which is why we’ve agreed to support programs and initiatives that work independently, but produce a collaborative result. Agencies will be required to submit a formal progress report bi-annually, but are encouraged to share regular updates with the community.” - Meagan Baranyk – Community Strategies Coordinator
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) on Monday, October 2, 2023.
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable:
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will be closed
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Monday, October 2 will be collected on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
- Deloro Landfill will be closed.
- Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on both Saturday, September 30 and Monday, October 2, 2023.
Please note that the Timmins Public Library and Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool are observing the day on Saturday, September 30 and will be open on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Timmins Transit will be running on Saturday, September 30 with a modified Sunday scheduled. Regular transit service is available on Monday.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:
Area:
• On Third Ave from Balsam St S to Birch St S
• On Birch St S from Third Ave to Algonquin Blvd.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 28, 2023, Immediately to 8:00PM
Even though the watermain break is currently isolated and pressures are back to normal. Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-colored water. 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.
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.
Sara Perron
Ontario’s first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is Thursday, September 28, 2023. The Timmins Fire Department is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarm and be “saved by the beep.”
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is an initiative led by the Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal, in partnership with community stakeholders, agencies, and sponsors. Timmins is joining communities across the province on September 28 by asking everyone to take a minute to ensure that there are working smoke alarms installed in their home.
In 2022, there were 14 house fires in Timmins. So far this year, there have been 16 house fires and 28 people displaced. Being prepared to act in the event of a fire starts with regularly testing smoke alarms. To test a smoke alarm, press the test button located on the alarm and listen for three-beeps.
Smoke alarms have been legally required to be installed on every storey of a residence in Ontario since 2006, including vacation homes, cabins, trailers, RVs, and cottages. Landlords must also test smoke alarms annually, after the battery is replaced, and after every change in tenancy.
Be prepared to be "saved by the beep" with a working smoke alarm - it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
For more information on Test Your Smoke Alarm Day, visit: http://savedbythebeep.ca/
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance activities affecting water quality in the Downtown Area.
Areas:
• Starting on Pine St. between Fifth Ave. to Second Ave.
• Third Ave. between Spruce St. S. to Balsam St. S
Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 26, 2023, from 11:00pm to 7:00am.
All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well as colored water and lower than normal water pressures.
Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-colored water during the scheduled water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with 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.
Sara Perron
Mayor Michelle Boileau and the elected councillors for each City ward, are set to host a new series of ward meetings to connect residents with the City’s latest projects, plans, and initiatives. Launching October 5, 2023 in Ward 1, the community meetings will offer an in-person opportunity to hear about capital projects like the Golden Manor redevelopment, and future plans specific to each of the five wards within Timmins.
Mayor and Council will also be highlighting the City’s budget process for 2024, which will include the City’s first public budget survey. Residents are being asked for their input on the next municipal budget and how they would like to see their tax dollars spent and invested.
“The ward meetings are about conversation and connection,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “Council relies on resident feedback to help inform municipal decisions. We all have email or social media, but let’s sit down in the same room and really dive into what’s important to the residents in each ward.”
Due to the size of Timmins Ward 5, the area has been split into Timmins North and Timmins South for the purpose of the ward meetings. Meeting details, agendas, ward maps, and boundaries, can be found at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council
“Engagement activities, like community meetings, help align the priorities of Council, the municipality, and the public,” adds Mayor Boileau. “We invite every resident in each ward to attend and learn more about what’s happening in their city.”
Amanda Dyer
The flags at all municipally-owned facilities will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 24 in recognition of Police and Peace Officer’s National Memorial Day.
For the last 20 years, Timmins has participated in a nation-wide half-masting in respect of those who have died in the line of duty.
We take this time to acknowledge the work of the Timmins Police Service and members of the Ontario Provincial Police - South Porcupine detachment in protecting our city, residents, roads, and highways. Your dedication and commitment do not go unnoticed.
For more information on the Police and Peace Officer’s National Memorial Day, visit: https://www.cpa-acp.ca/
Amanda Dyer
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