Timmins City Council has approved changes to waste management for rural areas, which will help mitigate illegal dumping, non-compliance waste disposal, and reduce landfill use. The changes are pending approval from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP), and follow a detailed review of landfill capacity, environmental regulations, and community feedback.
In early 2025, the City’s Environmental Services Department reported significant capacity and compliance challenges at rural landfill sites. Council directed staff to provide a detailed service delivery model for hybrid waste management that combines targeted curbside waste collection with transfer sites in rural areas.
The hybrid approach is designed to improve convenience, environmental compliance, and cost-efficiency by:
- Expanding curbside waste and recycling collection for 65% of properties currently using the German Township Landfill (133 of 205 homes).
- Transition the German Township Landfill, Evelyn Township Landfill, and Thornloe Township Landfill into transfer sites
- Enter into an agreement with Circular Materials to fund and manage community recycling depots, including depots at the Deloro Landfill and Tisdale Transfer Site.
“This hybrid model improves waste services for rural residents, making it easier to properly dispose of household waste and recycling,” said Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “The plan balances environmental responsibility with service delivery to help eliminate illegal dumping, non-compliant materials, and reduce overall landfill use, all of which place a significant financial burden on taxpayers.”
Final operating conditions will depend on MECP approval. With approval, the Environmental Services Dept. will develop a communication and implementation plan for both the rollout of curbside collection and the transition of rural landfill sites to transfer sites.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is proud to recognize Lorraine Cantin as the latest recipient of the Heart of Gold Award, honouring her contributions to science education and her commitment to furthering interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).
For more than five decades, Lorraine has been promoting the importance of science education. Her work with students, educators, and families has served to make science more accessible, engaging, and fun. Her leadership in organizing science fairs and innovative school projects has helped countless young people explore and develop a passion for the world of science.
Lorraine’s continued work with Science Timmins and her help in establishing the Science Village have left a lasting mark on our community’s educational landscape. In 1998, as co-chair of the Canada-wide School Science Fair (CWSF), Lorraine helped bring national attention to Timmins and showcased the talent of over 1,000 young scientists.
Lorraine’s decades long contribution to science education is an example of how one person’s passion can ignite a community’s love for learning.
Recipients of the Heart of Gold Recognition Program are recognized during a regular meeting of council. Residents are encouraged to nominate someone they know who has made a positive impact on the community or achieved outstanding accomplishment in the following categories:
- Volunteer and Community Service
- Youth Community and Civic Engagement
- Achievement in Sports
- Achievement in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)
For the nomination form and program eligibility, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council/heart_of_gold_civic_recognition_program
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is proud to be among the first major donors supporting redevelopment of the Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) Emergency Department. This $2 million commitment was included in and approved through the City’s 2025 budget earlier this year, and will be allocated for this project over the next four years.
“Council’s early investment of $2 million reflects our commitment to help ensure that residents have access to excellent emergency care where and when they need it,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We consider this a shared investment from every resident that will directly improve quality of life for more patients and families here in Timmins and across the region.”
The Ontario government recently announced plans to renovate and expand the hospital’s emergency department up to four times its current size. The project will add over 27,000 square feet, with increased patient capacity and space for dedicated emergency mental health care.
“I want to thank the Ontario government and specifically Minister George Pirie and Minister Sylvia Jones for their leadership and support,” adds Boileau. “A community that is connected to quality healthcare is a community that will continue to thrive.”
This investment builds on the City’s ongoing commitment to strengthen local healthcare, including support for physician recruitment through Timmins Economic Development, continued funding for the TADH Medical Specialist Building, and the redevelopment of the Golden Manor long-term care facility.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is proud to be among the first major donors supporting redevelopment of the Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) Emergency Department. This $2 million commitment was included in and approved through the City’s 2025 budget earlier this year, and will be allocated for this project over the next four years.
“Council’s early investment of $2 million reflects our commitment to help ensure that residents have access to excellent emergency care where and when they need it,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We consider this a shared investment from every resident that will directly improve quality of life for more patients and families here in Timmins and across the region.”
The Ontario government recently announced plans to renovate and expand the hospital’s emergency department up to four times its current size. The project will add over 27,000 square feet, with increased patient capacity and space for dedicated emergency mental health care.
“I want to thank the Ontario government and specifically Minister George Pirie and Minister Sylvia Jones for their leadership and support,” adds Boileau. “A community that is connected to quality healthcare is a community that will continue to thrive.”
This investment builds on the City’s ongoing commitment to strengthen local healthcare, including support for physician recruitment through Timmins Economic Development, continued funding for the TADH Medical Specialist Building, and the redevelopment of the Golden Manor long-term care facility.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins and CUPE Local 1544, representing Timmins Transit staff, have reached a second tentative agreement following continued negotiations today.
The tentative agreement will be brought forward to CUPE Local 1544 members for a ratification vote. If ratified by the membership, the agreement will then be presented to Timmins City Council at its Tuesday meeting for approval.
Once the agreement is finalized, the City of Timmins and Timmins Transit will begin working on a plan to reinstate transit services as soon as possible.
At this time, all Timmins Transit services remain suspended including conventional bus, paratransit service, and the Northern College Express.
For updates and more information, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit/timmins_transit_-_strike_information.
Amanda Dyer
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable on Thanksgiving Monday (October 13, 2025):
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Centre will be closed
- Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on October 13 will be collected on Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- Deloro Landfill is closed
- The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed
- Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will be closed
- Cemetery office will be closed
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of emergency watermain break within the following area:
Timmins West:
• Roblin St. from Riverside Dr to Lawlor Ave.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 10, 2025 – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
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. Once the work is completed, 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 Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins has confirmed that a one-hour meeting has been scheduled with the Ministry of Labour’s conciliation officer for Friday, October 10, 2025, to discuss the union’s concerns. The City has had no formal communication from CUPE Local 1544 since Timmins Transit staff walked off the job on September 28, 2025.
A conciliation officer is appointed by the Ministry of Labour to help facilitate discussions between the union and employer in an effort to move toward resolution.
If a tentative agreement is reached through conciliation, it would require ratification by Timmins City Council before plans for a return to work can be finalized.
At this time, all Timmins Transit services remain suspended including conventional bus, paratransit service, and the Northern College Express.
The City understands the impact this disruption has had on residents, riders, and students and remains committed to achieving a fair agreement that ensures the sustainability of public transportation services.
For updates and more information, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit/timmins_transit_-_strike_information.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has launched a new online registration platform for short-term rental properties in compliance with By-law 2025-9085. Effective January 14, 2025, all local short-term rental properties were required to register with the City as a business and charge a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) on all short-term stays.
The online system makes it easier for property owners to apply for a business license, register their rental, and submit required license fees and MAT payments. Payments are due monthly and apply to all short-term rental bookings completed since January 14, 2025. Any owners identified as unregistered will be required to remit backdated MAT payments to this start date.
The City is working with Granicus, a short-term rental compliance solution, that supports owners and operators, while also providing the City’s Enforcement Services with tools to locate short-term rental listings, verify registrations, and confirm that MAT payments are being properly remitted.
The City is encouraging all short-term rental property owners to complete their registration now through the online platform. Over the next 60 days, Enforcement Services will begin contacting property owners directly who are not in compliance.
For more information on short-term rental requirements: www.timmins.ca/doing_business/business_licensing/short-_term_rental_operators___hosts.
To register a short-term rental property: https://secure-ca.hostcompliance.com/timmins-on/permit-registration/welcome.
For more information on the Municipal Transient Accommodation Tax (MAT): www.timmins.ca/our_services/finance/municipal_accommodations_tax
Amanda Dyer
In the matter of applications for Consent under Section 53 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended.
Take notice that the following applications have been made to the Timmins Committee of Adjustment:
Application No.: B-12-25
Applicant: Helmut and Glenda Neher
Subject Property: Mountjoy Township Con 6 SPT Lot 8 RP 6R2156 Part 3 PCL 17701 SEC
Zoning: RD-RU/RD-RU-F/RD-HAZ
Roll #: 010-121-13900
Municipal Address: 1225 Kraft Creek Road
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application for consent to sever a part having area of 2 hectares (4.94 acres) and frontage of approximately 85.95 metres (281.98 feet) and depth of approximately 232.7 metres (763.45 feet), and to retain a part having area of 14.44 hectares (35.68 acres) and frontage of approximately 117.91 metres (386.84 feet) and an irregular depth to create a new lot.
Application No.: B-13-25
Applicant: R.D.R. Enterprises Inc. – AGENT: Jean-Olivier Lamber
Subject Property: Mountjoy Township Con 2 N Part Broken Lot 3 PCL 5063 & 9728 SEC
Zoning: EA-CH
Roll #: 010-111-18500
Municipal Address: 960 Riverside Dr.
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application for consent to sever a part having area of approximately 778.24 square metres (8376.90 square feet) and no frontage and depth of 38.7 metres (127 feet), and to retain a part having area of approximately 768.6 square metres (8273.14 square feet) and frontage 20.23 metres (66.37 feet) and an irregular depth and to incorporate the severed part to 950 Riverside Drive.
Application No.: B-14-25
Applicant: Firmin Leblanc – AGENT: Edith Leblanc
Subject Property: Plan M205 Lots 236 and 237 PCL 4926675 WT
Zoning: NA-R2
Roll #: 020-010-07400
Municipal Address: 141 Warner St.
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application for consent to sever a part having area of 371.61 square metres (4000 square feet) and frontage (Evans Street) of 12.19 metres (40 feet) and depth of 30.48 metres (100 feet), and to retain a part having area of 371.61 square metres (4000 square feet) and frontage (Warner Street) of 12.19 metres (40 feet) and depth of 30.48 metres (100 feet) and to incorporate the severed part to 136 Evans Street.
TIMMINS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE OF MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS
In the matter of applications under Section 45 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended.
Take notice that the following applications for Minor Variance/Permission, seeking relief from provisions of the Zoning By-law as specified, have been made and will be heard by the Timmins Committee of Adjustment in the order that they appear:
Application No.: A-43-25
Applicant: Helmut and Glenda Neher
Subject Property: Mountjoy Township Con 6 S PT Lot 8 RP 6R2156 Part 3 PCL 17701 SEC
Zoning: RD-RU
Roll #: 010-121-13900
Municipal Address: 1225 Kraft Creek Road
Request Variance: An application has been made to reduce the minimum lot frontage requirement from 100 metres (328.08 feet) to 80 metres (262.46 feet) for severed part 1 that is subject to a current consent application.
Application No.: A-44-25
Applicant: R.D.R. Enterprises Inc. – AGENT: Jean-Olivier Lamber
Subject Property: Mountjoy Township Con 2 N Part Broken Lot 3 PCL 5063 & 9728 SEC
Zoning: EA-CH
Roll #: 010-111-18500
Municipal Address: 960 Riverside Dr.
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application has been made to reduce the rear yard setback requirement from 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) to 1.2 metres (4 feet) and to extend the existing non-conforming use, frontage, front yard set back and side yard setback for the proposed retained part that is subject to a current consent application.
Application No.: A-45-25
Applicant: Firmin Leblanc – AGENT: Edith Leblanc
Subject Property: Plan M205 Lots 236 and 237 PCL 4926675 WT
Zoning: NA-R2
Roll #: 020-010-07400
Municipal Address: 141 Warner St.
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application has been made to reduce the minimum rear yard setback requirement from 7.5 metres (24.60 feet) to 2.5 metres (8.20 feet) to increase the maximum permitted lot coverage from 35% to 36.8% and reduce the minimum entrance depth from 6 meres (19.68 feet) to 4 metres (13.12 feet) to legalize parking space at front for a retained lot that is subject to a current consent application. The front yard and side yard setbacks are deemed to be legal non-conforming and are not affected by this current consent application.
Application No.: A-46-25
Applicant: Martin Nadeau
Subject Property: 6M-483 Lot 39 Pt Lot 40 Plan 6R5748 Part 12 PCL 39-1
Zoning: NA-R2
Roll #: 050-054-73183
Municipal Address: 1320 Lozanne Crescent
TAKE NOTICE THAT: An application has been made to reduce the north interior side yard requirement from 0.9 metres (2.95 feet) to 0.6 metres (1.96 feet) in order to permit the construction of a 4.27 metre (14 feet) by 9.76 metres (32 feet) residential garage
TIMMINS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE OF PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEAL APPLICATION
Application No.: PS-01-25
Applicant: Jerry Bouvier
Municipal Address: 25 Dwyer Ave.
For additional information on all applications, please contact the Clerks Department by phone at 705-360-2600 or by e-mail at [email protected]
Written submissions regarding any of these applications must be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer prior to or at hearing. Alternatively, you may attend the hearing and express your comments on any of these applications.
A copy of the decision will only be sent to each person who files with Keshia Horbul, Secretary-Treasurer, a written request for notice of the decision(s).
Timmins Committee of Adjustment
220 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3
Telephone (705) 264-2644
[email protected]
Note: If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Consent Official in respect of the proposed consent does not make a written submission to the Consent Official before a provisional consent is given, the Local Planning Appeal Board may dismiss the appeal.
Hearing Date: Monday October 20, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers, City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins, Ontario
NOTE: APPLICANT AND/OR AGENT MUST ATTEND HEARING
Amanda Dyer
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