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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins, at its meeting on May 16, 2023, will consider passing a by-law under Section 36(4) of the Planning Act to effect the removal of a Holding Provision (H) from the zoning on land described as

Concession 2, Part Lot 8, Registered Plan 6R-8655, Part 2, Mountjoy Township

The subject lands do not have a municipal address assigned.

The subject lands are designated as Employment Area in the City of Timmins Official Plan and zoned Highway Commercial – Holding (EA-CH-h) in accordance with the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100. The removal of the Holding Provision (H) is required to facilitate the construction of eight, 892 square metre self-storage warehouse buildings, in a phased approach.

The removal of the Holding Provision (H) is permitted in accordance with Section 4.2 of the City of Timmins Official Plan.

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email.

Dated at the City of Timmins this 27th day of April, 2023.

Property Location on Riverside Drive

Posted by David St.Onge  On Apr 28, 2023 at 2:41 PM
  

The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that the City will be performing street sweeping operations on Friday April 28, 2023 at 7:30AM.

Crews will be deployed to sweep: Lakeshore, Rochester, John, Cherry, Murdock, Empire.

We would like to remind the public that no parking signs have been posting on these streets to help with operations. Please refrain from parking on these streets from 7:30am until 4:00pm.

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

Public Works Department

Posted by Stephanie Tessier  On Apr 27, 2023 at 3:41 PM
  

The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the Public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas.

  • Area: City crews will be working in the following areas Timmins South and Schumacher.

  • Time of Disruption: Starting May 1, 2023 at 8:00am on going for the month of May.

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water following the testing. 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 complete the test. Once the test is complete and the work crew has left the area, 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.

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.

Posted by Guest  On Apr 27, 2023 at 10:32 AM
  
City Council has approved a second segment of Connecting Link construction this summer, which means the west end of Timmins will be getting a sidewalk along a busy stretch of Riverside Dr.

The unanimous approval to move forward with rehabilitation of Segment 2 of the Connecting Link, will see work completed west of the Shirley St. intersection to Government Rd. In addition to stripping existing pavement, grading and compacting the base, and re-applying a fresh layer of asphalt, work will include installation of a cement sidewalk between Shirley St. and the Government Rd. intersection.

This stretch of Riverside Dr. has been a topic of conversation, with increased foot traffic running between the Timmins Square retail mall and the busy Walmart corner. A sidewalk will improve safety and make accessing commercial properties along Riverside Dr. more accessible.

Motorists can expect lane reductions as construction work moves north and south, with possible congestion, but no lengthy road closures. Commercial vehicle trucks will still use the Shirley St. turn to connect with the standard truck detour along Laforest Rd.

This is the second stretch of the Connecting Link being completed this summer. Additional funding from the province’s Ministry of Transportation means that the work schedule has been moved up. Road closures for Segments 6 and 7 are already in place along Algonquin Blvd. west of Elm St. and east of Preston St.

For more information on Connecting Link construction, visit www.timmins.ca/connecting_link.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 26, 2023 at 1:52 PM
  
City Council has approved a second segment of Connecting Link construction this summer, which means the west end of Timmins will be getting a sidewalk along a busy stretch of Riverside Dr.

The unanimous approval to move forward with rehabilitation of Segment 2 of the Connecting Link, will see work completed west of the Shirley St. intersection to Government Rd. In addition to stripping existing pavement, grading and compacting the base, and re-applying a fresh layer of asphalt, work will include installation of a cement sidewalk between Shirley St. and the Government Rd. intersection.

This stretch of Riverside Dr. has been a topic of conversation, with increased foot traffic running between the Timmins Square retail mall and the busy Walmart corner. A sidewalk will improve safety and make accessing commercial properties along Riverside Dr. more accessible.

Motorists can expect lane reductions as construction work moves north and south, with possible congestion, but no lengthy road closures. Commercial vehicle trucks will still use the Shirley St. turn to connect with the standard truck detour along Laforest Rd.

This is the second stretch of the Connecting Link being completed this summer. Additional funding from the province’s Ministry of Transportation means that the work schedule has been moved up. Road closures for Segments 6 and 7 are already in place along Algonquin Blvd. west of Elm St. and east of Preston St.

For more information on Connecting Link construction, visit www.timmins.ca/connecting_link.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 26, 2023 at 1:50 PM
  
Porcupine River Bridge replacement was a priority at last night’s City Council meeting. Council approved an initial $331,939 on the final design and construction contract for the bridge. In this next phase, all design work will be completed and all necessary approvals obtained before bridge construction begins in 2024.

The Porcupine River Bridge was shut down due to safety concerns in November 2021, after engineers determined that the structure was unsafe for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. In early August 2022, Council directed Administration to focus on replacing the bridge, rather than explore a permanent detour.

Once the final design and approvals are in place, bridge construction will still need to be tendered and the contract to initiate work next year will come back to City Council for approval.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 26, 2023 at 1:33 PM
  
Timmins Youth Connect is a new way for youth 13-21 to connect directly with the City of Timmins and each other. Administered by the City of Timmins as part of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (the Plan), the goal of Timmins Youth Connect is to work with local youth so that they feel empowered to speak up and create positive change at home, at school, and in Timmins.

While Timmins Youth Connect is part of a larger strategy to prioritize a youth-focused community, the direction of Timmins Youth Connect is entirely up to the participants. The City offers support and structure, but all topics of discussion, group activities, and communication are decided by youth who are looking for a way to be heard.

“The Plan identified that an increasing number of youth are dealing with anxiety, bullying, chronic absenteeism, and mental health concerns,” says Meagan Baranyk, Community Strategies Coordinator. “When we begin to look at upstream solutions for some of our most pressing social issues, we need to start by engaging with our children and young adults.”

Timmins Youth Connect began as a series of informal discussions, fueled by pizza, and coordinated by the City’s Community Strategies Coordinator. Youth can join the monthly discussions at any time. No RSVP is required. A dedicated Instagram page has also been set up by youth, for youth, to communicate meeting dates, fun giveaway’s, and information that is relevant to the group.

“Many of the issues that plague adult residents are experienced by youth and young adults,” adds Baranyk. “We want to establish a clear line of communication between youth and decision-makers in the community, but without dictating how that has to happen. This is very much an opportunity for youth to get involved in their community and determine the best way to contribute.”

For more information on Timmins Youth Connect, visit https://www.timmins.ca/find_or_learn_about/community_safety_and_well-_being/youth_engagement.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 26, 2023 at 9:58 AM
  
The flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast on Sunday, May 7 in honour of Ontario Police Memorial Day.

“Timmins Police Service joins our colleagues from across the province in honouring Ontario’s fallen police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty,” says Timmins Police Chief Daniel Foy. “The heroism of each officer came from a life committed to the protection and service of their respective communities. We thank them for their courage, humanity, and bravery in defending justice and order.”
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 25, 2023 at 10:38 AM
  
The flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, April 28 in honour of the National Day of Mourning, also known as Workers’ Day of Mourning.

The National Day of Mourning is dedicated to the memory of those who have lost their lives in a workplace tragedy, and to acknowledge the impact of work-related injury and illness.

The City of Timmins is committed to providing our employees with a healthy and safe workplace. Through our Health and Safety Department, we work dutifully to train, enforce, standardize, and ensure that safety protocols are in place that prevent both physical and mental injury and illness.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 24, 2023 at 2:49 PM
  
Motorists can prepare to detour for Connecting Link construction starting Tuesday, April 25. The City’s contractor is in town this week staging traffic controls for two detours that will divert vehicles off Algonquin Blvd.

Algonquin Blvd. will be closed to all traffic east of Waterloo Rd. and west of Elm St. with a small section from Preston St. closed to local traffic only. Motorists should be prepared to stop at temporary traffic lights and/or stop signs along each detour route.

A temporary 4-way stop will be in place at the intersection of Theriault Blvd. and Vimy Ave. and a temporary 3-way stop will be added at the intersection of Vimy Ave. and Mountjoy St. N. Temporary traffic lights will be used along the southerly route on Cameron St. S. at Commercial Ave. and on Commercial Ave. at Mountjoy S. Cameron St. S. and Wilson Ave. will remain the regular 4-way stop.

Commercial motor vehicles will continue to use the standard truck detour from Shirley St. to Lafleur Dr. and onto Laforest Rd. before connecting with Hwy. 655. A temporary speed reduction of 50 km/h is in effect along Airport Rd. from Laforest Rd. through the area of the Kraft Creek Bridge.

This year’s Connecting Link construction will see work from segment 6 completed through the Mountjoy intersection, before work on segment 7 begins. The Mountjoy intersection will be re-opened to traffic before crews start on the next section extending to Cedar St. Once again, work includes full-depth reconstruction of the roadway, replacement of underground services like water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer, and pole relocation. This is the second year of the three-year plan to prioritize the downtown Connecting Link route.

Sign up for Connecting Link updates at Timmins.ca and stay up-to-date on the latest construction news.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Apr 18, 2023 at 2:36 PM
  
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