The Enforcement Services Department wishes to inform the public that parking will be disrupted temporarily due to parking lot repaving at Cedar South Lot (behind Timmins Flower Shop) beginning Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Repaving of select municipal parking lots will increase safety by eliminating uneven ground. Additional parking signage will also be added to provide clear and concise parking instruction.
Please familiarize yourself with alternate City parking locations before construction begins.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling carts that are normally scheduled for pick up on Wednesday August 9, 2023, will be delayed or postponed until tomorrow, Thursday August 10, 2023.
There will be a crew working this evening until 8pm tonight to continue the collection from Tuesday and Wednesday. If your carts are not collected today, please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM, Thursday August 10, 2023.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
Sara Perron
L-R: Feather Metatwabin, Christina Kioke, Sabrina Vincent, Mayor Michelle Boileau, Councillor Cory Robin, Jennifer Constant, Angie Bourgeois, Roxanne Martin, and Hazel Esquat
Timmins ON - On July 31, 2023, I had the privilege to meet with over 24 community members representing nine Indigenous service agencies and organizations that operate within the city of Timmins. The purpose was to discuss the safety and well-being of their clients, colleagues, families, and friends.
The discussion was difficult. Their experiences of racism, marginalization, trauma, and fear are disheartening. These conversations are necessary, however, to understand how and why Timmins needs to improve.
What gave me hope was the sincere request for accountability, action, and understanding. Everyone in attendance came with a purpose and a plan. Recommendations included trauma training for City Council; a review of past, present, and future municipal policies to ensure fairness and equity; and, anti-stigma communication to highlight Indigenous success stories and role models. We spoke of how the City can support cross-cultural education and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents, including new Canadians. We identified the need for affordable housing and for clarification around property standards and enforcement.
There was mention of ‘movement and milestones’ – the need for action now to foster well-being, and the need for long-term planning of solution-based initiatives, which can help to empower the Indigenous community. One ask was for an increase in Indigenous-led, culture-based outreach that Council had also identified. A contract for the City’s Outreach Services pilot project has since been awarded to Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol to start later this month.
Council remains committed to delivering on the calls to action for Truth and Reconciliation, addressing human needs, and establishing an economic alliance with Indigenous partners.
Sincerely,
Mayor Michelle Boileau, City of Timmins
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has published a new open data dashboard to track progress of four safety and well-being priorities identified in the municipal Community Safety and Well-being Plan (the Plan)
The City’s Plan outlines a framework to provide a strategic end to homelessness, improve outcomes of mental health and addiction, increase youth engagement and belongingness, and encourage a shared effort to improve the health and welfare of all residents.
The data dashboard provides annual and quarterly updates for key indicators that measure the City’s progress towards each goal, including the number of people actively experiencing homelessness in Cochrane District, and annual paramedic calls and Emergency Dept. visits attributed to mental health and addictions.
“The City is actively working with over 40 service agencies and health care providers to improve community safety and well-being,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “There are measurable results from the actions and initiatives already underway. The dashboard provides the community with a snapshot of how we’re doing today and where we’re heading tomorrow.”
The data dashboard is the latest way that the City of Timmins is delivering results-based information to build transparency and accountability.
“It will take a collective effort to successfully deliver this plan, and that includes commitment from all levels of government, social services, business, industry, and individual community members,” adds Boileau. “We need everyone to see themselves as part of the strategy and the solution.
CLICK HERE to view the data dashboard.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has published a new open data dashboard to track progress of four safety and well-being priorities identified in the municipal Community Safety and Well-being Plan (the Plan)
The City’s Plan outlines a framework to provide a strategic end to homelessness, improve outcomes of mental health and addiction, increase youth engagement and belongingness, and encourage a shared effort to improve the health and welfare of all residents.
The data dashboard provides annual and quarterly updates for key indicators that measure the City’s progress towards each goal, including the number of people actively experiencing homelessness in Cochrane District, and annual paramedic calls and Emergency Dept. visits attributed to mental health and addictions.
“The City is actively working with over 40 service agencies and health care providers to improve community safety and well-being,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “There are measurable results from the actions and initiatives already underway. The dashboard provides the community with a snapshot of how we’re doing today and where we’re heading tomorrow.”
The data dashboard is the latest way that the City of Timmins is delivering results-based information to build transparency and accountability.
“It will take a collective effort to successfully deliver this plan, and that includes commitment from all levels of government, social services, business, industry, and individual community members,” adds Boileau. “We need everyone to see themselves as part of the strategy and the solution.
CLICK HERE to view the data dashboard.
Amanda Dyer
The Golden Manor’s redevelopment plans will move to construction phase following approval from City Council.
Council is excited to move forward in the best interest of current and future residents of the Golden Manor,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We know that there will be an improved quality of life with increased resident room size, private washrooms, room for socializing and engagement. Council has worked hard to find a path forward to make this project feasible from a cost perspective.”
Total project cost is now estimated to be close to $110 million. Redevelopment will increase bed capacity from 173 to 192, which is crucial for a population currently underserved. This will allow more residents who are entering long-term care to be cared for within Timmins. This will further serve to reduce the impact on Timmins’ regional hospital and applicable health services, while improving the overall quality of life for residents.
Council’s approval comes just in time to meet the Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) top-up funding of $35 per bed, per day, per year for 25 years. First phase of construction will start this month with a new parking lot. Project completion is not expected until spring of 2026.
“City and Council have worked hard to lobby upper levels of government for support,” adds Boileau. We’ve received close to $50 million in additional funding, which is significant.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling carts that are normally scheduled for pick up on Tuesday August 8, 2023, will be delayed or postponed until tomorrow, Wednesday August 9, 2023.
There will be a crew working this evening until 8pm. If your carts are not collected today, please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM, Wednesday August 9, 2023.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling carts that are normally scheduled for pick up on Friday will be delayed or postponed until tomorrow, Saturday August 5, 2023.
There will be a crew working this evening until 8:00 p.m. in areas between College and Airport Rd.
If your carts are not collected today please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM Saturday August 5, 2023.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling carts that are normally scheduled for pick up on Friday will be delayed or postponed until tomorrow, Saturday August 5, 2023.
There will be a crew working this evening until 8pm in areas between College and Airport Road.
If your carts are not collected today, please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM Saturday August 5, 2023.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to advise the public of a delay in regular schedule pick up on Thursday August 3, 2023. Waste and recycling carts can be delayed or postponed in pick up until tomorrow, August 4, 2023.
There will be a crew working this evening until 8pm behind the Porcupine Mall and from Legion street to Porcupine Lake. The contracted crew, in the area of Legion Street to Porcupine Lake, will be concentrating on waste first then recycling.
If your carts are not collected today please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM Friday August 4th, 2023.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
Sara Perron
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