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Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of January 25, 2025.

Monday, January 27, 2025

Areas being affected that will not have snow removal due to a plowing event and will be re-scheduled for a later date:
Night Shift Timmins– scheduled– South Porcupine: Golden (Legion to Evans), Bruce (Legion to Lakeview), Crawford (Golden to Shamrock), Main (Strachan to Shamrock), Powell (Legion to Crawford).

Disruption of snow removal operations as stated are due to a city-wide snow plowing event.

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Posted by Becky Cashmore  On Jan 27, 2025 at 3:05 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 Tuesday, January 28 at 12:01am. and is anticipated to last all day and may continue into the evening.

Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city.

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 Becky Cashmore  On Jan 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
  

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Posted by Danic Galipeau  On Jan 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM
  
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, January 27, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -34 overnight, inclusive of wind chill.

Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin.

People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Jan 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
  
City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair in the following area.

Area

Hellen Ave. from Legion to Moore.

Time of Disruption



Effective immediately. Homeowners will experience loss of water, low water pressure, or brown or rust-coloured.

It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. 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 work.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Jan 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
  
City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of a watermain break at the McIntyre Community Centre. The arena, including the McIntyre Coffee Shop, are closed effective immediately.

Hockey games scheduled at the McIntyre Arena as part of the Porcupine Minor Hockey Association’s Winter Classic Hockey Tournament are being moved to other arenas. Check the Porcupine Minor Hockey Association’s page for updated locations: https://sites.google.com/pmhahockey.com/pmha/tournaments

An update on repairs and completion will be provided as soon as possible.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Jan 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
  

City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair in the following area:

Area

Legion Dr. from Powell to Shamrock.

Time of Disruption



Effective immediately. Estimated time of completion is 6:00 p.m. on January 25, 2025.

Homeowners will experience low water pressure, brown or rust-coloured water, and loss of water during the repair. 

It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are complete, 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 work.


Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Jan 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
  

Night Time Snow Removal 9:00 pm to 7:00 am

From January 26 to January 30, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal in the areas listed below.

Sunday, January 26, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Algonquin (Brunette to Bridge), Wilson, Moneta (Railway to Cedar).

Monday, January 27, Starting 9:00 pm:
South Porcupine: Golden (Legion to Evans), Bruce (Legion to Lakeview), Crawford (Golden to Shamrock), Main (Strachan to Shamrock), Powell (Legion to Crawford).

Tuesday, January 28, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Riverside (Bridge to Shirley), Airport road bridge, Laforest bridge.

Wednesday, January 29, Starting 9:00 pm:
Connecting Link: Riverside (Shirley to Government), Shirley

Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

From January 27, 2025 to January 31, 2025, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal in the areas listed below.

Monday, January 27, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Elm (Second to dead end), Maple (Second to dead end), Birch (Second to Moneta).
South Porcupine: Huot, Front, O’Brian, Broadway, Powell (Crawford to Huot).

Tuesday, January 28, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Hemlock (Fifth to Eighth), Tamarack (Fifth to Eighth), Spruce (Sixth to Ninth).
South Porcupine: Moore, Quebec, Strachan.

Wednesday, January 29, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: First (Mountjoy to Pine), Balsam (First to Ogden), Cedar (Kirby to Ogden).
Porcupine: Lawrence, Viola, Ferguson, Eric Cres.

Thursday, January 30, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins North: Fifth (Cedar to Mountjoy), Elm (Fifth to Ninth), Maple (Fifth to Ninth).

Friday, January 31, Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins: Churches and Storefronts.
Porcupine: Clement, Renison, Michener, Bergeron, Girdwood.

Note on the Plan:

The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be completed will be completed on the next available snow removal shift.

Illegal placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road:

A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.

Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance:

Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Winter Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Snow Removal Crew to advance.

Winter Parking Ban:

A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and 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.

Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:

Day Operation:
Snow removal is never done in the area where Waste Collection is taken place.
High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets);
Low density residential areas

Night Operation:
Highway sections;
High density commercial sections;
Main Arterial Routes.

Safety:

A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Public Works

Posted by Becky Cashmore  On Jan 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
  
The City of Timmins is issuing an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, January 23, 2025. Temperature is expected to drop to -39 overnight inclusive of wind chill.

Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin.

People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Jan 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
  

City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of an emergency watermain repair in the following area:

Jubilee Ave. West from Rae St. N. to Melrose.

Time of Disruption:



Effective immediately. Estimated time of completion is 4:00 a.m. on January 22, 2025.

Homeowners will experience low water pressure, brown or rust-coloured water, and loss of water during the repair. 

It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Once repairs are complete, 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 work.

Posted by Amanda Dyer  On Jan 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
  
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