File No. Z-2022-14 5627 050 061 00700 NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE A HOLDING SYMBOL FROM THE CITY OF TIMMINS ZONING BY-LAW 2011-7100 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins, at its meeting on April 11, 2023, will consider passing a by-law under Section 36(4) of the Planning Act to effect the removal of a Holding “H” Symbol from the zoning on land described as Concession 4, South Part of Lot 12, Parcel 13337WT, Tisdale Township The subject lands do not have a municipal address assigned. The subject lands are designated as Neighbourhood Area in the City of Timmins Official Plan and zoned Residential Second Density – Holding (NA-RE2-h) in accordance with the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100. The purpose of the Holding Provision “H” was to ensure that the subject lands could be serviced. The removal of the Holding Provision “H” is required to facilitate the development of three residential lots, created through the consent application process. The removal of the Holding provision 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 at [email protected] Dated at the City of Timmins this 28th day of March, 2023.
Road conditions are going to change quickly over the next few weeks as we feel the final effects of winter and temperatures begin to rise. What does that mean for drivers? The appearance of potholes and sloppy roads as the snow begins to melt. Our Public Works Department continues to prioritize snow removal with the goal of getting as much snow off our streets ahead of spring rain. Crews will work to free up catch basins that are still blocked by snow and are necessary to drain surface water. Drivers are asked to use caution as the accumulated snow on our streets softens. Crews are already addressing road conditions like potholes and ruts. A high-performance cold mix product will be used to temporarily patch holes and ruts ahead of the asphalt plant opening in May. The City’s pothole patcher is back on the road. Drivers are also asked to use caution when driving past road maintenance crews. The City is required to fix a pothole within a prescribed period as determined by the Provincial government standards, depending on the size of the pothole and whether it is on a paved or an unpaved road. It is important to note that the City’s obligation to fix a pothole is triggered only after the municipality becomes aware of the problem. While we do have crews regularly patrolling the city, you can help by reporting any potholes you encounter. Potholes can be reported to Service Timmins online at service.timmins.ca under roads and sidewalks. You can also report a pothole by phone at 705-264-1331.
Service Timmins is one of six Ontario municipalities taking part in a pilot project that will streamline the marriage licence application process. Through the Marriage Licence Modernization Project, couples can now request a marriage licence online and once approved, pick up and pay for their completed licence at Service Timmins in City Hall. Completing the online application will take 25-30 minutes and both applicants must be present to submit the application and pick up the licence. All required information and supporting documents must be approved in person at the time the licence is issued. “Service Timmins is happy to participate in a project that will help us modernize one of our services,” says Director of Community Services, Steph Palmateer. “We typically receive roughly 200 marriage licence applications each year. By submitting the initial application online, residents can save time and have their application approved within 1-2 business days, provided that all required documents are submitted.” Applying for and receiving a marriage licence comes with the standard $175 fee and the license is valid for use in Ontario for a period of three months. For more information about applying for a marriage licence online, visit https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/marriage_license.
This Thursday is School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. Through rain, sleet, snow and freezing cold temperatures, our crossing guards stand ready to help students get to and from school safely. If you want to thank your local school crossing guard, we’ve shared the Ontario Traffic Council’s thank-you cards. Available in French and English and ready to be downloaded and printed. Thank you to our municipal school crossing guards for helping keep our community safe. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
With warmer weather approaching, all outdoor ice rinks operated by the City of Timmins are now closed for the season. These rinks include: Hollinger Skate Path Roy Nicholson Park Mountjoy Arena Indoor public ice skating is available. Visit https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/skating for schedules.
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities department wishes to advise the Public of an emergency water infrastructure repair affecting water quality for Norman St between Park St and Vanier Ave. This is schedule to start immediately today Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 8:30am approximately 9pm. 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 pressures 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, Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that recycling cart pickup in the Timmins west end area with regular pick up today will be delayed and postponed. Drivers will be working to pick up Wallingford Rd, Government Rd South and North, Jaguar North and South, Sandy Falls, Kamiskotia and Leclair areas this evening. All recycling collections that was scheduled for today will be postponed until later this evening. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division
The Significant Weather Event declared by the City of Timmins on Thursday, March 16, 2023 has now ended. Public Works staff have completed plowing operations and can resume following the province's minimum road maintenance standards. We would like to thank everyone for your patience during this significant weather event.
Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closing at 12:00 p.m. today (Friday, March 17, 2023) due to inclement weather. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning with the potential for dangerous travel conditions. Both branches are expected to open on Saturday, March 18, 2023. A wide range of e-books, audio books, and e-magazines are available online at http://tpl.timmins.ca/.
The 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 issued by Environment Canada and modeling with the amount of snow forecasted, we are anticipating delays in the plowing of some city streets and roads along with most city sidewalks. City resources will be deployed when deemed appropriate. Environment Canada is predicting a major winter storm with snow, heavy at times, and local blowing snow expected to begin tonight and continuing through Friday before tapering off Saturday evening. Potential hazards include: • Snowfall amounts of 30 to 50 cm • Gusty northeasterly winds resulting in blowing snow and reduced visibility Environment Canada advises residents to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Weather may also impact Timmins Transit service. Delays and/or cancellation of services may occur. Updates will be shared via the City website and social media. We also remind residents 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 unless otherwise posted. Residents are also reminded that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property onto the road or sidewalk. 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.
A Budget Meeting has scheduled for March 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes: 2023 Budget Summary for ABC’s 2023 First Draft Taxation Fund Budget For more information, contact the Clerks Department: STEPH PALMATEER, AMCT City Clerk 220 Algonquin Blvd. East Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3 [email protected]
COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE Please be advised the next regular scheduled Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. For more information, contact the Clerks Department: STEPH PALMATEER, AMCT City Clerk 220 Algonquin Blvd. East Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3 [email protected]
Timmins City Council has passed a resolution asking the Provincial Government to end homelessness in Ontario. The request supports a recent presentation made by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) during the provincial pre-budget consultations, which spoke of the need for urgent action to support local government and the residents they serve. The City of Timmins has asked the province to: a. Acknowledge that homelessness in Ontario is a social, economic, and health crisis; b. Commit to ending homelessness in Ontario; c. Work with AMO and a broad range of community, health, Indigenous and economic partners to develop, resource, and implement an action plan to achieve this goal. “Our first priority of the Community Safety and Well-being plan is to develop a unified and community-system approach to end homelessness,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “The work being done at the municipal level has to be supported by a whole of government approach in order to be effective. Successfully preventing and ending homelessness requires a system of social service, health care, and housing infrastructure that cannot be provided by the city alone.” City Council’s approved resolution will be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; the Minister of Health; and, AMO.
Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs 2023 Pre-Budget Consultations Presented February 2, 2023 Last year’s announcement of Ontario’s ‘Critical Mineral Strategy 2022-2027’ was welcomed news, and we recognize how important the growth and success of northern municipalities will be to the province in coming years. Our local MPP and the Minister of Mines has a mandate to develop the ‘Ring of Fire’, which will be unfeasible without first improving the health and well-being of people in communities such as ours. Frankly, a large portion of our population is not well. The city of Timmins ranks among the worst in relation to most social determinants of health. We have some of the highest rates per capita of homelessness and opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Ontario. For a municipality of approximately 42,000 people, which also serves as a northern service hub, but is not adequately funded as such, the present circumstance is no longer tenable. More housing of all types is urgently needed if we are to fulfill our economic potential and address the health and social issues challenging our community. Thus, we urge the province to apply a northern lens when creating policy and programs to ‘build homes faster’ in order to ensure that opportunities are equitable and strategic. 1. Culturally-Appropriate Supportive Housing We know from the last Point-in-Time count that nearly 90% of the homeless population in Timmins self-identifies as indigenous, which is why we fully support our partners at the Mushkegowuk Tribal Council and the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) in their plan to develop culturally-appropriate supportive housing to offer a range of on-site, wrap-around supports that would encourage rehabilitation through independent living and integration into community. The development initially proposed is a 54-unit building with a construction cost of approximately $15M. The City of Timmins has a signed relationship agreement with the Mushkegowuk Tribal Council and, as such, is committed to providing the land required for this supportive housing development if desired. Whatever contribution the province makes will determine the depth of affordability for these housing units. Since facilities that are focused on serving mainly Indigenous clients should be Indigenous-led, we are engaged with First Nations leadership to come to a suitable arrangement for operations, which will also need to be appropriately funded. 2. Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) – Safe Health Site Timmins The City of Timmins has taken seriously its responsibility of ensuring the overall well-being of the people residing in our community. In 2022, we committed over $1M to the establishment and operations of Safe Health Site Timmins (SHST), a supervised consumptions site in the downtown core. The current ongoing operational cost is approximately $85,000 a month. Officially opened in July 2022, SHST has demonstrated positive results and has been critical in reducing the number of opioid-related overdoses and deaths in our city. Again, being a regional service hub, our Mushkegowuk partners are looking to us to deliver on this vital component to the treatment continuum for the area. Applications were submitted last Friday by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming (CMHA-CT) for provincial funding for the CTS site. To date, SHST has been fully funded by the municipality, but the window to continue funding is quickly closing as we have a number of infrastructure priorities that need to be addressed (including, for instance, the redevelopment of the Golden Manor long-term care facility). 3. Infrastructure – Rehabilitation of Municipal Road Between April 1997 and January 1998, numerous highways were transferred to the City of Timmins. The magnitude of the transfer was 86.8 km which represents 80% of all highways transferred amongst the
Mayor Michelle Boileau has returned from this week’s Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference after speaking directly with provincial ministers on a number of community concerns. It was an opportunity to have targeted conversations about infrastructure funding, housing strategies, and how the City can align itself with the province’s priorities for 2023. “ROMA is a good example of how Northern municipalities can speak with a unified voice,” says Mayor Boileau. “Our message is amplified when we work together to represent the region. For Timmins, we had positive conversations about roads infrastructure, support for housing projects, and funding for paramedicine. It’s an exciting few days that puts us front and center with provincial leaders.” In addition to representing the municipality, Mayor Boileau spoke on behalf of both the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) and Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) as chair of their respective Board of Directors. “The work CDSSAB is doing in supportive housing, housing for students, second-stage housing for women recovering from domestic violence, and strategies to end homelessness is both innovative and progressive,” adds Mayor Boileau. “We also had an opportunity to talk about CDSSAB’s Food Steps Program, a pilot project designed to reinforce healthy eating and nutrition for seniors and families with dependents. There is an opportunity, with provincial support, to make this a permanent program across CDSSAB’s catchment area.” In a provincial panel on confronting homelessness in rural Ontario, CDSSAB’s Chief Administrative Officer Brian Marks spoke of the need for collaboration with municipalities as a way to take immediate action to address homelessness, specifically while funding is being sought from upper levels of government. “Timmins and area is being recognized, across the province, for how we are addressing concerns of homelessness and mental health and addictions,” Mayor Boileau continues. “The work that is happening is strategic, solutions-based, and sensitive to the community’s overall quality of life. It’s exciting to have these discussions and reinforce how the province can support Timmins and area today and in our future planning.”
Night Time Snow Removal 9:30 PM to 7:30 AM From March 26 to March 30, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal. Sunday, March 26, Starting 9:30 PM: BIA – Second, Third. Monday, March 27, Starting at 9:30 PM: BIA – Spruce (Sixth to Kirby), Pine (Sixth to Kirby), Cedar (Sixth to Kirby). Tuesday, March 28, Starting at 9:30 PM: BIA – Balsam (Sixth to Second), Birch (Sixth to Second), Maple (Sixth to Second). Wednesday, March 15, Starting at 9:30 PM: BIA – Elm (Sixth to Second), Wilson, Mountjoy (Vimy to dead end) Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM From March 27 to March 31, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal. Monday, March 27, Starting 7:30 AM: Timmins South: Birch (First to Second), First (Mountjoy to Pine), elm (Second to Dead end), Maple (Second to Dead end). South Porcupine: Clement, Michener, Renison, Bergeron, Lawrence. Tuesday, March 28, Starting at 7:30 AM: Timmins North: Willow, Poplar, Charles (Poplar to Dead end), Avenue (Poplar to Dead end), Fogg (Poplar to Ann), Oak, Cloutier. South Porcupine: Eric, Girdwood, Viola, Ferguson. Wednesday, March 29, Starting at 7:30 AM: Timmins South: Sterling, Wilcox (Sterling to Southern), Coronation, Cody, Leblanc, Tonelli. South Porcupine: Spillenaar, Tyyne, David, Grace. Daniel. Thursday, March 30, Starting at 7:30 AM: Timmins North: Borden, Laurier, Floral, Crescent Schumacher: Croatia, Brundy, Miners, Delost, Prospector, Ennis. Friday, March 17, 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
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city-wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Saturday March 18, 2023 at 12:01am. Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city. Some areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during the daytime hours. 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 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., from November 1 through April 30. Thank you for your cooperation.
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
Night Time Snow Removal 9:30 PM to 7:30 AM From March 12 to March 15, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal. Sunday, March 12, Starting 9:30 PM: Schumacher Hwy- South Porcupine- Harold Monday, March 13, Starting at 9:30 PM: South Porcupine- Golden, Bruce, Main, Crawford, Moore, Powell Tuesday, March 14, Starting at 9:30 PM: Porcupine- King (Extras TBD) Wednesday, March 15, Starting at 9:30 PM: TBD Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM From March 13 to March 17, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal. Monday, March 13, Starting 7:30 AM: Timmins South: Cayuga, Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Huron, Cedar South Porcupine: Essa, Dome, Shamrock Tuesday, March 14, Starting at 7:30 AM: Timmins North: Fifth, Cedar (Fifth to Ross), Balsam (Fifth to Dead End) South Porcupine: Bloor, Strachan, Quebec, Huot Wednesday, March 15, Starting at 7:30 AM: Timmins North: Birch (Fifth to Dead End), Maple (Fifth to Ninth), Elm (Fifth to Ninth) South Porcupine: Hellen, Helmer, Fern Thursday, March 16, Starting at 7:30 AM: Timmins North: Borden, Laurier, Floral, Crescent South Porcupine- TBD Friday, March 17, 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
Night Time Snow Removal 9:30 PM to 7:30 AM From March 4 to March 10, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal. Sunday, March 5, Starting 9:30 PM: Timmins: Algonquin (655 to Mountjoy). Monday, March 6, Starting at 9:30 PM: Timmins: Algonquin (Mountjoy to Mattagami), Riverside (Mattagami to School Rd). Tuesday, March 7, Starting at 9:30 PM: Timmins North: Jubilee, Theriault, College Wednesday, March 8, Starting at 9:30 PM: Timmins: Riverside (School Road to Shirley), Shirley. Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM From March 6 to March 10, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal. Monday, March 6, Starting 7:30 AM: Timmins North: Mont Sacre Coeur, Brian Romain, JV Bonhomme (Sidewalk Side). Porcupine: Kenneth, Collins, Queen, Bellemare, Krznaric Tuesday, March 7, Starting at 7:30 AM: Timmins North: Hart (Patricia to Ross), Patricia (Eighth to Ross), Howard, Burke, Harmony, Leone. Porcupine: Boucher, Duke, Princess, Seguin, Ristimaki, Earl, Marquis Wednesday, March 8, Starting at 7:30 AM: Timmins South: Columbus, Southern, Montgomery Porcupine: Mildred, Haileybury, Dixon, Coott, Florence S., Corporation, New, Young, Sutherland Thursday, March 9, Starting at 7:30 AM: Timmins South: Wendy, Way, Kent, Windsor Timmins North: Hemlock (Eighth to Ross), Tamarack (Eighth to Ross), Spruce (Eighth to Ross). Friday, March 10, Starting at 7:30 AM: Timmins: Churches and Store Fronts South Porcupine: William, Cecil, OBrian, Broadway 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
Work is proceeding along segment 6 of the Connecting Link, which runs from Mountjoy St. to Theriault Blvd. This week, crews are completing sidewalks, some soft restoration, and feathering in paving on side streets. Next week, electrical is scheduled (traffic signals and street lights). Line painting is also planned. We anticipate that the remaining work will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Algonquin Blvd. will be fully opened from Mountjoy St. to Theriault Blvd. at that time.
We have been asked if Algonquin Blvd. E. will be open this winter. Yes, Algonquin between Theriault and Mountjoy will be paved and it will be open before winter. Current construction on the Connecting Link will end at Wilcox St. Road work east of Wilcox, including the Mountjoy intersection, will be added to the 2023 construction season. The construction activity this week includes watermain, subdrain, grading, concrete curbs, sidewalks, and paving as weather permits. This construction is part of a three-year Connecting Link project from Theriault to Brunette. It is a massive undertaking and we appreciate your continued patience and cooperation.
Please be advised that contractors will start controlled blasting in the Connecting Link construction zone beginning Monday, Sept. 12. 2022. Blasting will be on-going until further notice and will occur Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm. Controlled blasting is being done to remove bedrock from pipe trenches located from Preston Ave. moving west towards Mountjoy St. This is to facilitate continued installation of underground infrastructure along Algonquin Blvd. Noise and vibration in the area are to be expected. Contractors will work to control dust from blasting activities. Controlled blasting is being done to remove bedrock from pipe trenches located from Preston Ave. moving west towards Mountjoy St. This is to facilitate continued installation of underground infrastructure along Algonquin Blvd. Businesses and residents in the area have been notified by contractors. We appreciate your continued patience as we work towards project completion.
Please be advised that water will be shut off in the area surrounding the Connecting Link construction zone along Algonquin Blvd. on the evenings of Sept. 12 AND Sept. 13, 2022 beginning at 9:00 p.m. and for a period of approximately 9 hours. The shut off area is specific to the construction zone site and will impact businesses and homes along Algonquin Blvd. between Theriault Blvd. and Mountjoy St. including the Preston St. apartments, extending up Rea St. N. immediately behind the grocery store and Hollinger Plaza. This is necessary to work on water infrastructure in the construction zone. When the water flow returns, you may experience discoloured water. Before using the water, it is recommended to run your cold-water taps for a minimum of 10 minutes until the water runs clear. You may need to do this once water is turned on from each disruption. Residents and businesses in the area have been notified by contractors. Thank you for your continued patience as we work towards project completion.
Connecting Link update for August 30, 2022. Crews are currently working on the intersection at Preston St. All new infrastructure at Preston St. and Algonquin Blvd. is complete. Crews will start the disinfection procedure on the new watermain system this week. Hydro One will be moving services from old utility poles to new poles within the work zone. Once this is complete, the old utility poles will be removed and crews will complete the subdrains and start preparing for curb and sidewalk installation from just east of Theriault Blvd. to Preston St. Work in the Beer Store parking lot has been finished and paving is being scheduled. As we head towards the Mountjoy intersection, we are expecting to hit bedrock and may have to blast. You can see some of the existing rock formation on Algonquin by the Senator Hotel. A pre-blast survey has been completed by the contractor with all area businesses and residents in the area. Finally, with the downpour we got last night, crews had some minor pumping of the excavation site this morning, but it won’t have impact on work progress.