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Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

From December 19 to 23, 2022, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal.

Monday December 19 Starting 7:30 AM:

Nothing Scheduled

Tuesday December 20 Starting 7:30 AM:

Timmins North: Spruce St N, Tamarack St and Hemlock St (from Sixth Ave to Eighth Ave) as well as Cherry St

Wednesday January 13 Starting at 7:30 AM:

Timmins South: Maple St S and Elm St S (from Second Ave to dead end) as well as First Ave (from Mountjoy St S to Pine St S).

Thursday January 14 Starting at 7:30 AM:

Schumacher: Father Costello Dr, Vipond Rd, Grant St, Croatia Ave

Friday January 15 Starting at 7:30 AM:

Store fronts and churches

Note on the Plan:

Illegal placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road:

A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.

Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance:

Winter Parking Ban:

A reminder that the winter parking ban is effect and 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 unless otherwise posted.

Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:

Day Operation:

Snow removal is never done in the area where waste and recycling collection is taken place.

High density residential areas (older section of City: one-ways, narrow streets)

Low density residential areas

Night Operation:

Highway sections;

High density commercial sections;

Main arterial routes

Safety:

A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Public Works Department

Posted by Shannon Resetar On Dec 20, 2022 at 11:02 AM

City Council Approves Water and Wastewater Budget for 2023

City Council has approved the 2023 water and wastewater budget as outlined by the City’s 10-year financial plan for water and wastewater services (water, sewer, storm). The increase is approximately 4.3% or $56 more for the average household.

The 10-year financial plan was approved in 2021 to address a deficit in the water and wastewater budget with nominal increases set over a number of years. City Council also approved an increase to the “Low Income Utility Assistance Credit.” Eligible homeowners can now receive up to $150 off their utility fees and can apply anytime within the calendar year. So far in 2022, the City has issued $15,655 in rebates. Deadline for the 2022 credit is December 30, 2022.

The budget includes plans to use the City’s recent $2.9 million Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) allocations for capital projects to rehabilitate or replace existing water infrastructure. It’s also important to note that the $2.1 million budgeted for water and wastewater infrastructure replacement as part of Connecting Link construction includes the money needed for work in 2023 and the unspent portion reserved from 2022 construction that ended short of Mountjoy St.

The water and wastewater budget is separate from the general 2023 budget or 2023 tax levy because revenues are sourced from user fees and not property tax. Council will begin tax levy discussions in early 2023, which is typical in a municipal election year as incoming council is familiarized with City programs and services.

The full long-term financial plan for water and wastewater available on the City of Timmins website under Our Services > Water and Sewer. The application form for the Low Income Utility Assistance Credit is also available online at Timmins.ca

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Dec 16, 2022 at 3:13 PM

Overnight Snow Plowing- Saturday December 17, 2022

The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city-wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Saturday December 17, 2022 at 12:00am.

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

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

Public Works Department

Posted by Shannon Resetar On Dec 16, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Extreme Cold Weather Alert – December 13, 2022

The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Temperatures are expected to drop to -24 (inclusive of windchill) overnight and to -27 early morning December 14, 2022.

People in need of emergency shelter are asked to attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.). Living Space Outreach Workers will conduct street-level outreach with the goal of connecting people who are sleeping outside with shelter and/or support; if you know of someone in need of shelter please contact 705-531-7233 for assistance.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Dec 13, 2022 at 10:38 AM

Temporary Water Shut-off - Riverpark Rd. and Suzanne St. - December 13, 2022

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the residents/businesses of the specified area below that the water will be turned off intermittently for emergency repairs on:

DATE: December 13,2022 - Temporary water disruption 10AM - 8 PM
LOCATION: Riverpark Rd - Suzanne St. from Martin Ave to Randall Dr.

The water will be turned on as soon as the repairs are complete. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

When the water flow returns, you may experience some discoloured water. Before using the water for drinking, food preparation, or personal use (ex. bathing, teeth brushing, laundry), you are instructed to run your cold-water taps closest to where your water service enters the building for a minimum of 10 minutes, and until the water runs clear.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Dec 13, 2022 at 10:12 AM

Holiday Hours for City Facilities and Services

Holiday hours for municipal services and facilities.

City Hall / Service Timmins / Provincial Offenses

December 23: City Hall and Service Timmins will close at 2:30 p.m.
December 24-27: CLOSED
December 30: City Hall and Service Timmins will close at 3:30 p.m.
January 2: CLOSED

Timmins Transit:

December 24: Regular Timmins Transit service runs until 6:00 p.m. After 6:00 p.m., there is no Transit service.
December 25: No Timmins Transit service
December 26: Timmins Transit Sunday service
December 31: Regular Timmins Transit service
January 1: No Timmins Transit service

Waste and Recycling Collection and Landfill Hours.

Christmas Day falls on a weekend, therefore residential waste and recycling will be unaffected. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Boxing Day (Monday, December 26, 2022) will be collected on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Monday, January 3, 2023 will be collected on Tuesday, January 04, 2023.

Please ensure your waste and recycling is at the curb by 7:30 a.m. and left out if not collected by 4:00 p.m. as collection times may vary without notice.

Deloro Landfill Site:

December 23-24: Open 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
December 25-26: CLOSED
December 27-28: Regular Hours
December 30-31: Open 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
January 1-2: CLOSED

The Tisdale Transfer Site and German Twp. Landfill will also be closed on December 25-26, 2022 and January 1-2, 2023.

Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool:

Closed December 24, 25, 26 and January 1, 2023.

Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre

December 24-27: CLOSED
December 28-30: Open Noon to 4:00 p.m.
December 31: CLOSED
January 1 and 2: CLOSED

Timmins Public Library – Main Branch:

December 23: Open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
December 24-27: CLOSED
December 28 and 29: Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
December 30: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 31 – January 2: CLOSED

Timmins Public Library - C.M. Shields Centennial Branch:

December 23: Open 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
December 24-27: CLOSED
December 28 and 29: Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
December 30: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 31 – January 2: CLOSED

Timmins Cemetery Office:

Regular hours for The Timmins Cemetery Office are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the winter. The office will be closed December 26-27, 2022 and January 2, 2023.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Dec 12, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Section of Bart Thompson Trail Without Lights Until Further Notice

The City of Timmins wishes to advise the public that a section of the Bart Thompson Trail that runs between the White Waterfront Conservation Area and Northern College will be without lights until further notice due to a blown transformer.

Lighting will be restored once the transformer is repaired.

This also serves as a reminder that there is currently no lighting at Bannerman Park. Work to replace some of the light poles will be done in the spring.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Dec 12, 2022 at 12:07 PM

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