September 20, 2019 - The Corporation of the City of Timmins is celebrating its first year of providing a modern, centralized approach to the delivery of municipal services to our residents. Last year, City Hall’s main floor was completely renovated to ensure we could increase the effectiveness and efficiency of fulfilling our citizens’ needs and be able to provide a one-stop-shop for services including: lottery and licensing, by-law enforcement, leisure services, roads and sidewalks, tax and water, waste management, traffic, and parking. Since its inception, Service Timmins has had approximately 50,000 interactions with residents. “We want people to know that we can take their calls and it’s the fastest way to get results,” said Manager of Service Timmins Jen Chilton. “Contacting our team is truly the quickest and most efficient way to resolve citizens’ concerns, as we enter all concerns into a centralized system that automatically creates a work order for the appropriate department.” While residents are welcome to visit the team in person, call or send an email, the city is strongly encouraging the use of its online portal (service.timmins.ca) which includes a helpful online knowledge base with some of our most frequently asked questions. “On behalf of staff and management, we would like to thank the team at Service Timmins for their hard work and dedication toward providing excellent service to our residents,” said CAO Dave Landers. “We have a strong team, who don’t often get the thanks they deserve for being on our front line, and representing the City of Timmins in such an honourable fashion. Their efforts are truly commendable, and they each play a vital role in making our community a great place to live, work and play.” Our first year is over but we are working hard to improve our service delivery even more. More changes are coming to help you get what you need from City Hall.
File No. Z-2019-03 5627 030 020 63700 TAKE NOTICE that a public meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
Applicant: C. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd.
Location: MC HR933 to HR936, TRP171, 173 and 174, TRS838, PCL 23884SEC, Deloro Township, City of Timmins.
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands from Rural (RD-RU) to Mineral Extraction (RD-MX) to permit a new mineral aggregate extraction operation.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3.
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact Cindy Welsh, RPP, MCIP, Manager of Planning, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2600, ext. 3377 or via e-mail at cindy.welsh@timmins.ca.
The public may view information and material relating to this application at the City of Timmins Planning Division located on the main floor of City Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
Dated at the City of Timmins this 13th day of September, 2019.
September 12, 2019 - The City of Timmins’ crown jewel of parks is well on its way to completion. Following Council’s approval on August 16, 2019 to secure the services of Interpaving Ltd. to complete construction of the detailed design for the Hollinger Park, work is well underway, and based on the detailed work plan submitted by the contractor, all works should be completed by the end of November, 2019, pending favourable weather conditions. A series of pre-construction activities have occurred over the past couple of weeks, including the completion of detailed shop drawings relating to the steel, electrical, concrete, paving stones and other material components, as well as pricing and ordering of materials. Fencing has been delivered and installed, and heavy equipment has been mobilized. “Over the coming weeks, the public can expect the vision of the new Hollinger Park to take form with the mobilization of additional equipment and manpower, the delivery of construction materials and site preparation activities,” said Director of Community and Development Services Mark Jensen. “We understand the disappointment of some residents in not being able to fully utilize the park this summer, but we can assure the public that once complete, the Hollinger Park will once again become a prized piece of land that our community can be proud of.” Background: Previous soil sampling in the Hollinger Park indicated there are elevated metals contained within the soil. While the levels found are above what would be found in most parks, they are well below levels found in many similar communities in Ontario and Canada with metal smelters or past mining activities. They are not present at levels that would be expected to result in adverse health effects to park users. The City has conducted further testing to determine what additional remedial action is required, to be included in the five-year plan for the Hollinger Park. A conceptual design was prepared by Dillon Consulting in 2018 and the city has also secured the services of an engineering firm to complete a detailed lot grading and drainage plan to accommodate the soil that is to be added to the site. The public’s understanding and cooperation has been greatly appreciated while the city works to rehabilitate and beautify this gem in the heart of our community.
September 6, 2019 - The flags at all municipally-owned facilities will be flying at half-mast on Sunday, September 8 in recognition and support of the Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. Established by the Government of Canada in 2017, the second Sunday of September each year, serves as tribute to public safety officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. “The Government of Canada recognizes the dangers firefighters often face when carrying out their duties, and the ultimate sacrifice of firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty,” states a Government of Canada news release. “Firefighters’ National Memorial Day will commemorate their courage, their selflessness, and their unwavering commitment to serving our communities.” “It’s important to recognize that we are not only honouring those who have lost their lives, but those who continue to dedicate themselves to this noble career,” said Mayor George Pirie. “Our community is extremely fortunate to have a large numbers of highly skilled, dedicated and brave professionals and volunteers committed to keeping us safe.” According to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF), more than 1,300 firefighters have died on duty since 1848. The board of the CFFF is deeply committed to the families of the fallen and engages with them on an ongoing basis. The Foundation is all-inclusive in its recognition and support of the fallen, whether they are volunteer (who represent 80 per cent of all firefighters), full-time, military, wildland, or industrial firefighters.
September 6, 2019 - A new partnership between the City of Timmins and Talize Inc. officially kicks off Monday, September 9, with the goal of diverting textiles that end up in the landfill, at zero cost to, and with no labour involvement from the City and its taxpayers. This new pilot program (or experimental trial) will include a curbside collection service beginning Monday, September 9 for all those with curbside waste collection. Items collected will include used clothing, footwear and linens, as well as damaged or ripped textiles. Residents with curbside collection should have already received a clear plastic bag and a flyer directly from Talize Inc. with further instructions and links to helpful information. Any other clear bag will also be accepted in this collection, for those who may not have received one, or who have additional items that do not fit in the single bag provided. We are encouraging all residents to check the schedule as it will vary from the regular waste collection day. Also, while mobile home communities were not included on the initial schedule, they have been added as follows: - Wednesday, Sept. 11: True North Estates Mobile Home Park and Fairway Village - Thursday, Sept. 12: Northglen Community - Friday, Sept. 13: Notre Dame Trailer Park Anyone with questions or concerns regarding this program are encouraged to contact Recycling Rewards directly at 1-800-737-3653, or CLICK HERE. The City of Timmins continues to encourage the use of the Timmins Recyclepedia app which allows residents to sign up for pick up reminders. The app also notifies residents when there is a delay or change in the curbside collection schedule and offers helpful tips on how to responsibly dispose of waste. Textile program notifications are also integrated into the app, as textile collection dates will differ from regular curbside collection to avoid any confusion regarding what is waste and what is textile diversion. Background During the city’s 2017-2018 curbside collection audit, just over three per cent of textile material was found in either the recycling or waste carts in curbside collection alone. This equates to over 200 tonnes of material that could have potentially been diverted from the annual waste stream and landfill.
Friday, September 20, 2019 –Waste and Recycling Collection update for North of Ross
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling cart pickup in all areas North of Ross will be delayed or postponed. If your carts are not collected please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM on Sunday, September 22, 2019.
The following streets may be affected: All areas North of Ross from Toke to College may be affected.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division
The City of Timmins Engineering Department would like to notify the Public of possible intermittent traffic delays on the Connecting Link due to geotechnical investigations that will be occurring between September 23, 2019 to October 6, 2019. A minimum of one lane in each direction will remain open at all times. Traffic control will be in place and drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone. We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.
The City of Timmins, Engineering Department, would like to notify residents of the paving operations commencing today September 10, 2019 continuing to September 17, 2019.
Grinding and Paving will be completed at numerous locations throughout the City. Traffic control will be in place at all locations prior to mobilization and it is requested drivers slow down when proceeding through the work zone. The City of Timmins thanks you for your patience.
Attention! Starting Friday August30th the #16 and 32 spots will be relocated as per attached image (at the bottom). Also please note that on Tuesday Morning The college Express will be boarding on the old #5 spot as per attached Diagram. Your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sorry for the temporary interruptions!
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the Public of a Traffic disruption on King St in Porcupine.
King St in Porcupine will be reduced to one lane in both directions for water main repairs.
Haileybury Cr will also be closed from King St to Dixon St during the interruption.
The lane reductions will be in place starting Aug 28 2019 from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Timmins, ON – At the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Annual Conference in Ottawa, Mayor Pirie met with Minister Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “The Great Clay Belt is Ontario’s next great economic opportunity. The Great Clay Belt has potentially more arable land than Manitoba. Changes in climate and advancements in agricultural techniques and technology make the condition right for a significant agricultural expansion in northeastern Ontario that would mirror what we have already seen occur across the border in northern Quebec,” explained Mayor Pirie. “We have asked for Minister Hardeman’s support as we continue to explore and develop agricultural opportunities in the region along with our industry partners.” The Great Clay Belt’s 10.2 million acres offers the opportunity for large scale farming for export markets. Timmins with working alongside the Northeast Community Network to realize the economic opportunity this presents.
Timmins, ON – A City of Timmins delegation led by Mayor George Pirie met yesterday evening with the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Annual Conference in Ottawa. “We had a very positive meeting with Minister Mulroney,” said Mayor George Pirie. “The City of Timmins was able to impress upon the Minister the importance of the Connecting Link and the financial impact to the residents of the reconstruction of 21km of four lane highway through the core of the City. We discussed the key role our Connecting Link plays in moving industrial and provincial traffic and the need for funding to see the project through to completion.” The City of Timmins has the longest Connecting Link roadway in Ontario at 21.35km and has reconstructed four sections of the highway as part of a 20 year, $100million+ infrastructure renewal project.
Timmins, ON – Earlier today, Mayor Pirie had the opportunity to meet with the Chief of Staff for the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at the Association for Municipalities of Ontario’s Annual Conference in Ottawa. “From the environmental, financial, logistical, stakeholder and regulator perspectives, waste management is a highly challenging issue for Timmins and for communities all across the province,” said Mayor George Pirie. “Minister Yurek’s staff understands this and we discussed the government’s plans to transform the system and move responsibility to the producers of waste. Waste management is a complex problem and we need to be at the forefront of finding solutions to Ontario’s waste problems.” Ontario generates nearly a tonne of waste per person each year. Waste diversion is Ontario has stalled at 30%, seeing 70% of that waste ending up in municipal landfills. By reducing and diverting waste from landfill we can make the economy more productive. According to the Conference Board of Canada, every 1,000 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill generates seven full-time jobs, $360,000 in wages and more than $700,000 in gross domestic product (GDP).
Timmins, ON – Mayor George Pirie will join about 2,000 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's (AMO) 2019 Conference in Ottawa from August 18 to 21.
For more than a century, Ontario’s largest municipal conference has brought together municipal, provincial and federal officials to work collectively to overcome municipal challenges and plan for the future.
Ontario’s Premier, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and the three party leaders are featured speakers and several additional provincial ministers will participate in the conference.
The annual conference is a chance for municipal officials to discuss and move forward on shared challenges, to learn, and to create new opportunities that can benefit their communities. In addition to the conference program, municipal staff and officials will take part in municipal delegation meetings with provincial and federal ministries. Mayor Pirie will be meeting with Minister Caroline Mulroney to discuss the Connecting Link program, Minister Jeff Yurek regarding waste management concerns, and Minister Ernie Hardeman regarding agricultural opportunities in the Greater Clay Belt region.
Key session topics include cyber security, cannabis legalization, local economies in transition, changes to the health care system, recycling and the rise of plastics, affordable housing, municipal policing, rural economic development, climate change, addressing social and health problems facing our communities and much more.
Conference news releases, fact sheets and presentations from a number of key speakers will be posted on AMO’s website throughout the duration of the conference at www.amo.on.ca
AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario’s 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario and Canada’s political system.
Please be advised that there will be a Budget Meeting on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerks department at 705-360-2600.
From July 2 to July 5, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that no night time street sweeping is scheduled.
From July 2 to July 5, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below.
July 2 Starting 7:30 am:
Melrose: Malette, Couture, Martin, Delia
Mountjoy: Georgian, Viscount, Acres
July 3 Starting 7:30 am:
Melrose: Cameron North, Ann, McLeod, Spooner, Randall, Riverpark
North: Berriedale, Michelano
July 4 Starting 7:30 am:
Mountjoy: Lynwood, Center, Woodland, Forest Place, Champlain, Frontenac, Hudson, Brock, Theodore, Laval, Carleton
July 5 Starting 7:30 am:
No Street Sweeping scheduled
Sweeping Operations will take several weeks to complete. There is a lot of sand to pick up every year, so we ask residents to remain patient. Weather conditions and mechanical issues play a major role in how quickly Public Works can complete the sweeping operations. Heavy rain and subzero temperatures will halt operations.
Posted No Parking Signs Advising Spring Maintenance:
Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Spring Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Street Sweeping Crew to advance.
Priority Sequence for Street Sweeping Operations:
Street Sweeping is never done in the area where Sanitation is taken place.
High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets);
Low density residential areas
Highway sections;
High density commercial sections;
Main Arterial Routes
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
From June 24 to June 28, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that no night time street sweeping is scheduled.
From June 24 to June 28, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below.
June 24 Starting 7:30 am:
Melrose: JV Bonhomme, College, Westmount, Brian Romain
South Porcupine: Main (Golden to Harold), Moore (Golden to Harold)
June 25 Starting 7:30 am:
Melrose: Donna, McClinton, Louise, Emilie, Fay, Lamminen
South Porcupine: Crawford (Golden to Harold), Golden (Legion to Evans)
June 26 Starting 7:30 am:
Melrose: Shub, Rheaume, Morandin, Lalonde, Rosemarie
South Porcupine: Bruce (Legion to Lakeview), Evans (Golden to Station), Laffin
June 27 Starting 7:30 am:
Melrose: Lois, Lozanne, Renee Place, Kelly Ann
June 28 Starting 7:30 am:
Mountjoy: Lilian, Craig, Paul, Louis, Vanier, School, Lemoyne, McDuff
Night Time Street Sweeping 9:30 pm to 7:30 am
From June 17 to June 21, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that no night time street sweeping is scheduled.
From June 17 to June 21, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below.
June 17 Starting 7:30 am:
Melrose: Dieppe, University, Melrose, Reg Pope, Graye
June 18 Starting 7:30 am:
Melrose: Blahey, Simone, Argento, Mascioli, Logan Kerr, Ray Caine, Brian Romain
June 19 Starting 7:30 am:
Timmins South: Graham Lane, Tonelli, Delmonte, Reliable, Sterling, Cody (Delmonte to Wilcox)
June 20 Starting 7:30 am:
Melrose: JV Bonhomme, College, Westmount
June 21 Starting 7:30 am:
Mountjoy: Bonaventure, Meadow Lane, Pleasant, Castlewood, Majestic, Diamond Court
Street Sweeping Operations Notice
Please note that there is no planned sweeping operation for the week of June 9 to 15 due to the Spring Clean Up Program. We will resume regular daytime and night time sweeping once the Spring Clean Up Program is completed.
From June 2 to June 7, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below
June 2 Starting 11:30 pm:
Mountjoy: Vimy to dead end
June 3 Starting 11:30 pm:
Theriault: Jubilee to Algonquin
College: Jubilee to Westmount
June 4 Starting 11:30 pm:
Pine: Ross to Cemetery
June 5 Starting 11:30 pm:
McLean: JV Bonhomme to Vimy
June 6 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins North: Sixth, Messines and Waterloo
Please note that there will be no daytime sweeping for the week of June 2 to 7 due to the Spring Clean Up Program. We will resume regular daytime sweeping once the Spring Clean Up Program is completed.
Collection that falls on Good Friday (Friday, April 19, 2019) will be will collected on Easter Monday, April 22, 2019. Deloro Landfill and German Twp. Landfill will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019. Residential waste & recycling collection that falls on Easter Monday will be unaffected and will be collected as scheduled. Deloro Landfill will be open.
Please ensure your waste and recycling is at the curb by 7:30 am and left out if not collected by 4:00 pm as collection times may vary without notice.
You can also search items in the Waste Wizard tool to find out how to properly dispose of various materials by downloading the Timmins Recyclepedia app.
For further information, contact Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.