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City's Gas Tax Funding Drives New Bus Purchase

Ontario has announced their annual Gas Tax funding and Timmins is on the list to receive $620,457. With the investment, Timmins Transit is purchasing another new bus.

“The new bus will replace an older model that is at end of life,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “Ontario’s support has allowed us to continue to update our fleet, as part of the City’s 10-year financial plan. Upgrading Transit’s active infrastructure is our current priority.”

Improvements to Timmins Transit’s infrastructure also include on-going renovations at the Timmins Transit Terminal on Spruce St. and a route optimization review.

“We want to thank the Government of Ontario for continuing to provide necessary funding for public transit,” adds Krcel. “We know that residents rely on us to deliver safe and reliable transportation. We have several projects underway that speak to our commitment to meet that expectation."

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Feb 28, 2023 at 10:06 AM

Extreme Cold Weather Alert – February 26, 2023

The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Sunday, February 26, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -26 overnight (inclusive of windchill).

People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Feb 26, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Extreme Cold Weather Alert – February 24, 2023

The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, February 24, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -28 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Risk of frostbite.

People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Feb 24, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Extreme Cold Weather Alert – February 23, 2023

The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Thursday, February 23, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -40 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Frostbite in minutes.

People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Feb 23, 2023 at 2:37 PM

Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant Maintenance

Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant effluent chlorination system will be offline for approximately 8 hours on Thursday, February 23, 2023 to conduct required maintenance on the chlorination system.

Address: 551 Airport Road

Start date: February 23, 2023

Start time: 8:00am

End date: February 23, 2023

End time: Approximately 4pm

Posted by Guest On Feb 23, 2023 at 8:23 AM

Extreme Cold Weather Alert – February 22, 2023

The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -35 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Risk of frostbite.

People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Feb 22, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Extreme Cold Weather Alert – February 21, 2023

The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -31 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Risk of frostbite.

People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Feb 21, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Extreme Cold Weather Alert – February 16, 2023

The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Thursday, February 16, 2023. Temperatures are expected to drop to -31 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Risk of frostbite.

People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Feb 16, 2023 at 4:08 PM

U-18 Curling Championships – By the Numbers

The best under 18 curlers hurried hard at the 2023 Under 18 Championships last week in Timmins. The event brought in 21 women’s teams and 21 men’s teams from across Canada to compete for the National Championship. It was a significant moment for the McIntyre Curling Club and an opportunity for Tourism Timmins to showcase all that our city has to offer.

How does an event like this impact the community?

Between Feb. 5 and 11, hotels in Timmins hit near sell out. Curling Canada estimates that 1000+ room nights are booked for U-18 Championship events by Curling Canada, not including fans and supporters. Rental agencies at Timmins Victor M. Power Airport reported approximately 100 vehicle rentals that week. 600+ guests visited the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre and the museum’s gift shop tripled sales from the same time last year. 550 game tickets for the event were sold through the McIntyre Curling Club.

“The feedback from teams, visitors, and residents has been fantastic,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “The McIntyre Curling Club should be very proud in the efforts they put forward. It was a long week of exciting competition and it highlights how profitable large-scale sports tourism could be for our city and region.”

The event comes at a time when the City is working to update its Culture, Tourism, and Recreation Master Plan. Feedback is being collected through in-person engagement sessions, stakeholder meetings and an online public survey.

“The U-18’s were an example of how the City can work with local organizations to enhance recreation and tourism activities,” says Steph Palmateer, Director of Community Services and City Clerk. “We want to hear from residents, groups, and business owners on what we can do to further improve how the City supports events like the U-18 Championships. I also want to thank our maintenance and arena staff who worked to prepare the facility.”

To date, 885 responses to the public survey on culture, tourism and recreation have been collected. The survey can be filled out online before March 5, 2023 at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/c_t_r_master_plan_update_2023/take_the_s_u_r_v_e_y_now_.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Feb 15, 2023 at 1:12 PM

Extreme Cold Weather Alert – February 15, 2023

The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Wednesday, February 15, 2023 with a flash freeze warning. Temperatures are expected to drop to -28 overnight (inclusive of windchill). Risk of frostbite.

People in need of emergency shelter can attend the Living Space location (316 Spruce St. S.) for assistance. The 705 Risktakers RT Bus (formerly the Yo Mobile) will be set up as a temporary warming station at City Hall overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Feb 15, 2023 at 1:07 PM

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