The City of Timmins will observe Labour Day on Monday, September 4, 2023.

The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable:

• Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will be closed
•  There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Labour Day will be collected on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
• Deloro Landfill will be closed.
• There will be no Timmins Transit services
• The Timmins Public Library and Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed.
• The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool remains closed for annual maintenance.

Thank you and have a great long weekend.

"This is International Overdose Awareness Day.

The theme this year is, “recognizing those people who go unseen.” We are asked to acknowledge people in our communities who are affected by overdose, who struggle silently, or who are lost within the larger opioid crisis.

On this day, we say … you are seen.

We see the families left to grieve; we remember the individuals who have lost their lives to overdose or drug poisoning; and, we see those who struggle still to overcome the grasp of addiction. Addiction does not discriminate. We are all impacted in a way. I myself have been impacted by this epidemic.

Improving the outcome of mental health and addictions, including the reduction of overdose-opioid death, is a priority under the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan.

The City of Timmins is committed to helping families and individuals find pathways to the support they need, while recognizing that community safety and well-being is a shared responsibility.

We are committed to helping people connect to supports and services. We will continue to advocate, with our partners, for more treatment opportunities.

We stand with you today and every day until the fear and risk of overdose is no more … and we will continue to stand with you to remember and honour our lost loved ones."

~ Mayor Michelle Boileau

Learn more about the Community Safety and Well-being Plan at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/community_safety_and_well_being_c_s_w_b

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public there will be no water for the selected area in Schumacher. The area effect is:

Area:
• Gold Center, starting from Claimpost Tr. Eastward.

Time of Disruption:
• Immediately, until repair can be made, no estimated timeframe

Crews are working to get the water back in service for this area, homeowners may experience brown or rust-coloured water, once it is turned back on. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, 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 time and advise that if there are any 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.

The Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool is closed for annual maintenance and repairs from August 21, 2023 to September 7, 2023. 

Work this year includes changing the main pool filter, replacing sand in the sand filters, and grout work.

We appreciate your patience as we complete scheduled maintenance and look forward to seeing you in September. 

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance activities affecting water quality in the following Downtown areas.

Areas:
• On Pine St. between Fifth Ave. to Second Ave.
• On Third Ave. between Spruce St. S. to Balsam St. S

Date and Time of Disruption:
• Starts August 31, 2023, from 12:00am to 7am

All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well colored water and lower than normal water pressure.

Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-colored water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to 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 color has returned to normal.

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

The City of Timmins wishes to inform the public about work happening on Lafleur Bridge starting August 28, 2023 for approximately one week. Lane reductions will be in place. Expect minimal delays.

Contractors will be working on the expansion joints of the bridge, which allow movement from weather and traffic. 

The City of Timmins appreciates your patience.

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

Area:
• Jubilee Ave. W, working westward from MacLean Dr. to College St. including J.V Bonhomme Area
• Airport Rd., working westward from College St. to Kellyanne Dr. including all Melrose Area

Date of Disruption:
• Ongoing for the month of August into September

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 discolored 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 color 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.

The City of Timmins wishes to inform the public that Spruce St. S. is closed between Third Ave. and Second Ave. for gas leak repairs. The closure is necessary to maintain gas safety handling distances.

The closure will remain in effect until work is completed.

There is no disruption to Timmins Transit bus services.

Thank you for your patience while Enbridge Gas crews work to make repairs.

The City of Timmins wishes to advise the public of a road closure on Suzanne St. at Spooner and River Park effective August 25, 2023.

Paving is being completed following infrastructure repairs.

The street is closed to to local traffic only. Traffic controls are in place.

Thank you for your patience.