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Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Dec 22, 2022 at 10:38 AM
  
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
  

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 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.

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
  
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
  
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 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
  
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
  
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, December 12, 2022. Temperatures are expected to drop to -31 (inclusive of windchill) overnight into early morning December 13, 2022 with a risk of frostbite.

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 12, 2022 at 11:50 AM
  
Timmins Transit is set to receive $233,039 from the provincial government as part of Ontario’s commitment to safe and reliable transit services. Phase 4 of the federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement will provide a total of $505 million across the province for municipal transit systems.

The funds can be used to offset costs related to COVID-19 in 2022, including revenue loss, operating expenses, and priority projects. Since the start of the pandemic, Timmins Transit has relied on provincial and federal grants to help cover operating costs.

“Providing accessible public transportation is a priority for the City of Timmins,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “This Safe Restart Funding speaks directly to where we are in terms of restarting and rebuilding transit services post pandemic. I want to thank both the provincial and federal governments for their continued support of transit services in Timmins.”

“We appreciate the provincial government’s support,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “This funding helps us continue to deliver safe and reliable public transportation. We anticipate that this funding will be used to cover any shortfall in revenue from 2022.”
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Dec 08, 2022 at 11:43 AM
  

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities department wishes to advise the Public of a road closure due to a collapse sewer main assessment.

  • Area: Lonergan between Lozanne and Denise

  • Time of Disruption: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 8am until Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5pm

All transport traffic must use Lozanne to Rene to Kelly Anne to Lonergan.

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.

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

Posted by Guest  On Dec 07, 2022 at 8:22 AM
  
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