Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

From March 20 to March 24, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal.

Monday, March 20, Starting 7:30 AM:

Timmins South: Cedar (Kirby to Ogden), Balsam (Kirby to Ogden), Birch (First to Moneta), Dale, Ogden.

Tuesday, March 21, Starting at 7:30 AM:

Timmins North: Lincoln, Carlin, Polaris, Quartz, George, Jade (Waterloo to Maclean).

Wednesday, March 22, Starting at 7:30 AM:

Timmins North: Cameron (Theriault to Dead end), Ann (Cameron to Dead end), Oneil, Belleview, Hillside, Pearl

Thursday, March 23, Starting at 7:30 AM:

Schumacher: Father Costello, Croatia, Grant, Vipond, Boundary

Friday, March 24, Starting at 7:30 AM:

Timmins: Churches and Store Fronts

South Porcupine: Churches, storefronts

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 done will be done 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 and recycling 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 Department

PUBLIC WORKS DECLARES SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT

Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring a Significant Weather Event under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239).

Due to the winter storm warning and the amount of snow and freezing rain forecasted, we are anticipating delays in the plowing of some city streets and roads along with most city sidewalks. Resources will be deployed when deemed appropriate.  

We are asking residents to avoid driving today if at all possible for their own safety.
We also remind residents not to block or plug sidewalks when clearing their own driveways. 

A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is in 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.  

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. An additional notice will be posted to declare the end of the Significant Weather Event when the municipality determines is it appropriate to do so.

Media Contact: Amanda Dyer, Corporate Communications Coordinator

705-360-2600, ext. 2212      [email protected]

The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that the Significant Weather Event that was issued Saturday, March 5, 2022 will be ending as of 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

We would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation for this event while crews were deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways, sidewalks and parking lots across the city.

Public Works Department

PUBLIC WORKS DECLARES SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT

Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring a Significant Weather Event under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239).

Due to the winter storm warning and the amount of snow forecasted, we are anticipating delays in the plowing of some city streets and roads along with most city sidewalks. Resources will be deployed when deemed appropriate.  

We are asking residents to avoid driving today if at all possible for their own safety.
We also remind residents not to block or plug sidewalks when clearing their own driveways. 

A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is in 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.  

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. An additional notice will be posted to declare the end of the Significant Weather Event when the municipality determines is it appropriate to do so.

Media Contact: Amanda Dyer, Corporate Communications Coordinator

705-360-2600, ext. 2212      [email protected]