The launch of Timmins Transit On-Demand bus service for Porcupine and South Porcupine is being delayed until early September. A new tentative date has been set for September 3, 2024. Necessary changes were required to driver schedules, and we are now working to meet collective agreement deadlines and ensure we are minimizing the impact to drivers and transit customers. Today’s Public Information Centre (PIC) at the Northern College gymnasium will proceed. Residents are invited to drop in between 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. to learn more about microtransit service, see the expanded route map, and watch demonstrations on how to book and navigate the Timmins Transit On-Demand app. There will be no change to current bus service in Porcupine and South Porcupine. We will continue to provide updates on Timmins Transit On-Demand, and look forward to providing residents in Porcupine and South Porcupine with a modern and efficient transit solution.
The City of Timmins has teamed up with the Save Your Skin Foundation (SYSF) to offer free sunscreen throughout the summer at key locations in downtown Timmins and Gillies Lake. The initiative is a joint effort by SYSF, the Porcupine Health Unit, and the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Team to raise awareness about the danger of skin cancer and necessary prevention, including access to a recommended SPF 30 broad spectrum sunscreen. “Applying sunscreen is an essential step in being sun safe,” says City of Timmins Community Programs Manager, Meagan Baranyk. “We want to make it even easier to incorporate into your healthy lifestyle. The initiative aligns with our shared safety and well-being priority to provide education and awareness around community safety and belongingness, including wellness. We’re helping to make sunscreen more accessible and to encourage residents to think about sun protection while they’re enjoying the summer. The dispensers are automatic, touchless, and provide free, SPF 30 sunscreen for anyone who needs it. The dispensers contain Health Canada approved zinc oxide-based mineral sunscreen that is free from common allergens and ingredients like sodium lauryl sulphate. Find the sunscreen dispensers at Gilles Lake Beach while lifeguards are on duty, the Porcupine Health Unit on Pine St. S., and on Wednesday’s at the Downtown BIA Urban Market. For more information, visit: saveyourskin.ca/sunscreen-dispensers
Vacancy rates, inflationary pressures, affordability, and projected growth in the mining and mining service sectors have made adequate housing a critical challenge for City Council. Over the past several months, work has been done to identify barriers to sustainable housing and strategies to stimulate housing growth in Timmins. City Council has now given the green light on a Housing Action Plan that will begin to put strategy into action. The City’s Housing Action Plan builds on the Timmins Economic Development Corporation’s (TEDC) Community Housing Taskforce Recommendations to Council report, presented last September. The plan recommends eight city-led actions to address the current and future housing needs of Timmins. Recommendations include intensification and park rationalization studies, adjustments to the current zoning bylaw, and developing a Housing Community Improvement Program (CIP) to encourage the creation of new residential units. The plan supports a range of housing options through subdivision development, infill and regeneration, and purpose-built housing. “Housing was identified as a key priority of Council,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We know that in order to take advantage of the opportunities in mining and related industries, we need to grow our skilled labour force. According to the Far Northeast Training Board, there is a projected growth of 3,629 positions by 2029. We need to start addressing the housing challenges now to help support recruitment, development, and economic growth.” The Housing Action Plan is a key planning tool for the upcoming 2025 budget, and will be used to advocate for provincial funding for housing initiatives at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference coming up in August. “We have a clear plan on how we can move forward on our housing priority,” adds Mayor Boileau. “It’s important that the province sees that we’re focused on sustainable solutions that will build up our housing supply and support future growth.” City of Timmins Housing Action Plan 2024: https://bit.ly/4bHuGOi
City Council has approved a municipal contribution to the ‘Physician Start-Up Grant’ in the amount of $20,000 per new physician recruit up to a maximum of $200,000 per year for the next three years. The funds will be added to the City’s 2025 municipal budget. The decision comes after members of the Timmins Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee (TPRRC) made a compelling presentation to council last month on the current physician shortage in Timmins, and the potential shortage in the next five years. Timmins needs forty (40) physicians now and could need over eighty (80) physicians by 2029. The presentation included a set of initiatives aimed at addressing the shortage, including the development of a ‘Physician Start-Up Grant’ to assist doctors with starting practice in Timmins. The intention is to match equal contributions from the Timmins and District Hospital, City of Timmins, and industry partners for up to 10 physicians per year. With both the hospital and municipal contributions confirmed, the TPRRC will now approach industry leaders to assist. “There is the potential for tens of thousands of residents to be without direct access to a family physician or required specialist,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We know there is already a large number of residents who are considered “unattached patients”. Ensuring that we have adequate access to healthcare is imperative. With the projected growth in the mining and mining service sectors alone, supporting sustainable health services is one way that our industry leaders can also support their current workforce and recruitment.”
City Council has approved $180,000 to extend the Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol Outreach Services until December 31, 2025. The cost will be added to the City’s taxation levy next year. The City of Timmins and the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) co-funded the outreach pilot project last August to provide enhanced community outreach for urban Indigenous members experiencing homelessness. The outreach services administered by Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol have been crucial to connecting individuals with necessary services and support systems. “I can say confidently that the pilot project started almost a year ago has been a success,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol offers an outreach service that is invaluable for individuals who need access to housing and well-being supports. They help fill a critical gap in service that is trauma-informed and culturally-appropriate.” Since August 31, 2023, Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol has had 13,356 interactions with individuals. 1,203 referrals have been made for treatment services, social services, acute care, and community addiction and mental health programs. Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol has also proactively collected over 3,500 sharps, helping to reduce drug-related waste on city streets, laneways, and in public parks. For more information on Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol services, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/emergency_services/important_contact_numbers
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of a traffic disruption for a scheduled catch basin repair closing following road: Area: • Main St. in South Porcupine from Bloor Ave. to Bruce Ave. Date & Time of Disruption: • July 23, 2024, at 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process. Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made. City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Don Anderson Haulage will be hauling a Hydro One transformer from the Rail Siding on Hallnor Rd. to the transformer station on Brundy Ave. in Schumacher. The move will begin at 6:30 a.m. and take approximately six hours. The width of this load will occupy a two-lane road with limited shoulder area available. Police will be escorting the load and assisting with traffic control along the route. Due to the height of the load, a number of utility trucks will also provide escort. In addition, temporary road closures will be in effect on Aura Lake Rd. from Father Costello Dr. and Croatia Ave., and Croatia Ave. from Aura Lake Rd. to Boundary Ln. Travel and parking are prohibited between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Temporary road closure signage will be in place. Expect temporary traffic delays along Hwy. 101 E., Father Costello Dr., Aura Lake Rd., and Croatia Ave. while the load passes through town. Consider arranging an alternative route to avoid delays.
Contractors will be completing catch basin and storm sewer repairs at the Theriault Blvd. and Jubilee Ave. W. intersection July 8 - July 17, 2024. Work is organized in two stages with the following traffic controls: July 8-12: Right merge ramp off Airport Rd. onto Theriault Blvd. is closed to traffic. Motorists turn right at traffic lights onto Theriault Blvd. Theriault Blvd. will remain open. July 15-17: Theriault Blvd. closed between Jubilee Ave. W. and Vimy Ave. Local traffic only including access to the Sportsplex Pool. Right merge ramp eastbound from Theriault Blvd. to Jubilee Ave. W. closed to traffic. Right merge ramp southbound off Airport Rd. onto Theriault is closed to traffic. No left turns from Jubilee Ave. W. onto Theriault Blvd. We appreciate your cooperation while we work to update important infrastructure.
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas: Areas: • Timmins North of Algonquin Blvd E – Starting flushing from Mountjoy St. N & Maclean Dr. to Hwy 655, including Michelano Dr. subdivision. Time of Disruption: • July 9, 2024 until August 30, 2024 Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to short-term low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to complete the test. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured, 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 colour has returned to normal. City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process and advise that if there are any concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Work on the Mattagami Boat Launch piers and retaining wall will begin shortly. The contractor has begun to place fencing around the work area. Work includes removal and replacement of the timber docking floor, curbs, wall framing and facing on the east and west piers; removal and replacement of the concrete walls and foundations on the east pier; removal and replacement of the existing damaged guard rails; and, repairing all cracks in the concrete launch pad. The launch pad is still accessible for users at this time. We will provide an update with date of closure for the launch pad once work has moved forward. We appreciate your cooperation while work is completed.
City Council celebrated ten athletes from École secondaire catholique Thériault at Tuesday night’s council meeting, highlighting their gold and silver medal wins in OFSAA track and field, cross-country running, and Nordic skiing competitions. The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) is a not-for-profit organization and registered charity that hosts 45 provincial high school championships across 21 sports, plus programs and services that enhance school sports in the province. The following students were nominated by their high school coaches Joel Ruel, Sabrina Sullivan, and teacher Neil Bangs for a Heart of Gold Recognition Award under sports achievement: Kiana Charest • OFSAA Gold Medalist in Novice Girls 1500 meters (Track & Field) • OFSAA Silver Medalist in Novice Girls 800 meters (Track & Field) • OFSAA Silver Medalist in Novice Girls 3000 meters (Track & Field) • OFSAA Gold Medalist in Junior Girls 5 km - High School Division (Nordic Skiing) • OFSAA Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls 5 km Race (Nordic Skiing) • OFSAA Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls Sprint Relay (Nordic Skiing) • OFSAA Team Gold Medalists in Novice Girls (Cross-Country Running) Anthony Minarik • OFSSA Silver Medalist in 130+KG division (Wrestling) Chantal Kukulka • OFSAA Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls 5 km Race (Nordic Skiing) • OFSAA Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls Sprint Relay (Nordic Skiing) • OFSAA Silver Medalist in the Junior Girls 5km Open Division (Nordic Skiing) Nicole Kukulka • OFSAA Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls 5 km Race (Nordic Skiing) • OFSAA Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls Sprint Relay (Nordic Skiing) Jillian Daguerre • OFSAA Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls 5 km Race (Nordic Skiing) • OFSAA Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls Sprint Relay (Nordic Skiing) Isabelle Rivard • OFSAA Team Gold Medalists in Novice Girls (Cross-Country Running) Maia Kinsella • OFSAA Team Gold Medalists in Novice Girls (Cross-Country Running) Sydney Picard • OFSAA Team Gold Medalists in Novice Girls (Cross-Country Running) Lyla Presseault • OFSAA Team Gold Medalists in Novice Girls (Cross-Country Running) Brooklyn Molnar • OFSAA Team Gold Medalists in Novice Girls (Cross-Country Running) Achievement in Sports recognizes performance at the highest competition available to that sport, at the local, regional, provincial, national, or international level. Each student has displayed competitive excellence in their sport, developing sportsmanship, perseverance, and providing inspiration to other youth. Recipients of the Heart of Gold Recognition Program are recognized once a month during a regular meeting of council. Residents are encouraged to nominate someone they know who has made a positive impact on the community or achieved outstanding accomplishment in the following categories: • Volunteer and Community Service • Youth Community and Civic Engagement • Achievement in Sports • Achievement in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) For the nomination form and program eligibility, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council/heart_of_gold_civic_recognition_program
City Council has officially passed a new by-law meant to curtail nuisance behaviours exhibited in the City’s parklands and water areas situated within parklands. By-law 2024-8999 formalizes the municipality’s authorization to manage, control, regulate, and maintain parklands for the enjoyment and benefit of residents and visitors. The by-law addresses concerns such as vandalism, littering, open fires, overnight camping, and public loitering. “The Parkland By-law gives Enforcement Services greater authority to govern the usage of parks so that everyone can enjoy our public spaces safely and equally,” says City Clerk and Director of Community Services, Steph Palmateer. “It will work with other by-laws and services like the municipal noise by-law and animal control to provide greater certainty about how our parks and water areas, like both city splash pads, are used appropriately.” The By-law prohibits public loitering between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and defines “loiter” as the act of staying at or near a particular place for more than twenty minutes. Furthermore, the by-law makes it clear that anyone who, at any time, loiters in a public park or obstructs other persons from using the park space will be guilty of an offence. Under the Parklands By-law, any person who contravenes any of the regulations identified in the by-law may be ordered off or removed from park property, and could be liable to a fine set out in the Provincial Offences Act. “The Parklands By-law is meant to support public use of our local parks, beachfronts, and splash pads,” adds Palmateer. “It’s common sense and prohibits conduct and conditions that could prevent people from enjoying themselves.”
Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From June 03 to June 07, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below. Monday, June 03, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Rheaume, Shub, College, Reg Pope, Ray Canie, Mascioli South Porcupine: Laffin Lyall, McDougall, Galbraith, Glenn Tuesday, June 04, Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Logan Kerr, Schneider, Argento, Brian Romain, JV Bonhomme, Jade (Rea to Melrose) South Porcupine: Evans, Allan, Leighton, Goldrush, Warner, Dunn Wednesday, June 05, Starting 7:30 am: South Porcupine: Tisdale, Evans, Goldmine Rd. Overpass Thursday, June 06, Starting 7:30 am: South Porcupine: Shaw Creek, Delnite, Cooks Rd. Bluejay, Ankerite Friday June 07 Starting 7:30 am: Schumacher: Vipond Rd. Overpass Note on the Plan: 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: Day Operation: 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 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
Night Time Street Sweeping 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 26 to May 29, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time street sweeping in the areas listed below. Sunday May 26 Starting 9:00 pm: Downtown Lanes Timmins Monday May 27 Starting 9:00 pm: Parking Lots Timmins Tuesday May 28 Starting 9:00 pm: Parking Lots Timmins Wednesday May 29 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins South: Mountjoy, Pine Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 27 to May 31, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below. Monday May 27 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Park, Power South Porcupine: William, Cecil, Powell Tuesday May 28 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Donna, Emile, Fay, Lamminen, Spooner, Randall South Porcupine: Front, Huot, O’Brian, Broadway, Essa Wednesday May 29 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Martin, Delia, Couture, Jean, Malette, Kelly Ann South Porcupine: Dome, Shamrock, Bloor Thursday May 30 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Lozanne, Lois, Rosemarie, Lalonde, Demine, Morandin South Porcupine: Overpass Goldmine Rd. Overpass Vipond Rd. Friday May 31 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins: Parking Lots South Porcupine: Legion, Moore, Strachan, Quebec. Note on the Plan: 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: Day Operation: 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 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
Street Sweeping Operations Week of May 18 to May 24, 2024 Night Time Street Sweeping 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 20 to May 23, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time street sweeping in the areas listed below. Monday May 20 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Toke, Ross, Jubilee Tuesday May 21 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Maclean, Theriault, College, Vimy Wednesday May 22 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Victoria, Denise, Lonergan Street Sweeping Operations Week of May 18 to May 24, 2024 Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 21 to May 24, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below. Tuesday May 21 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Bartleman, Eyre, Churchill, Richelieu, Rochdale Schumacher: Dwyer, Lions Crest, Les Hall, Hollinger Wednesday May 22 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Pine (Sixth to Ross), Polaris (Rea to Dead end), Belleview, Pearl, Cameron (Theriault to dead end) Ann (Cameron to dead end), Powerline, Mcleod Timmins North: Melrose, University, Dieppe Thursday May 23 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Rea, Waterloo, Jade (Rea to Melrose) Schumacher: Fourth, Aura Lake, Battachio, Boundary Friday May 24 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Fogg (Wilson to Commercial), Cloutier (Wilson to Bannerman), Clifford, Greeningdon, Bonaventure Schumacher: Brundy, Fourth, Ponderosa, Veterans, Claimpost Note on the Plan: 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: Day Operation: 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 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
Street Sweeping Operations Week of May 11 to May 17, 2024 Night Time Street Sweeping 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 12 to May 16, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time street sweeping in the areas listed below. Sunday May 12 Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Riverside (School Rd to Shirley) Monday May 13 Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Riverside (Shirley to Canadian Tire lights) Tuesday May14 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Pine N, Jubilee Timmins North: Toke, Ross Wednesday May 15 Starting 9:00 pm: Timmins North: Maclean, Theriault, College Timmins North: Victoria, Denise Street Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 13 to May 17, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below. Monday May 13 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Gatineau, Christine, Chantal, Philip, Marcel Timmins North: Hemlock (Ross to Roche), Roche, Tamarack (Ross to dead end), Spruce (Ross to Brousseau), Spruce (Hendry to dead end), Mont Sacre Coeur Tuesday May 14 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Balsam (Sixth to dead end), Birch (Sixth to Ninth), Maple (Sixth to Ninth), Elm (Sixth to Ninth) Timmins North: Pine (Ross to dead end), Hendry, Cedar (Jubilee to Hendry), Balsam (Jubilee to Brousseau), Birch (Jubilee to Brousseau), Maple (Jubilee to Brousseau) Wednesday May 15 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Borden, Laurier, Floral, Crescent, Lincoln Timmins North: Brousseau/Hamelin, Lavigne, Conrad Thursday May 16 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Carlin, Polaris, Quartz, George, Jade (Waterloo to MacLean), Jade (Rea to Melrose) Schumacher: Vipond, Father Costello Friday May 17 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Cameron (Theriault to dead end), Belleview, Hillside, O’Neil, Pearl, Mcleod, Powerline Schumacher: Les Hall, Hollinger Lane, Dwyer, Grant Note on the Plan: 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: Day Operation: 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 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
Street Sweeping Operations Week of May 4 to May 10, 2024 Night Time Street Sweeping 9:00 pm to 7:00 am From May 4 to May 9, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time street sweeping in the areas listed below. Sunday May 4 Starting 9:00 pm: BIA: Second Avenue, Third Avenue, Spruce (Third to Kirby) South Porcupine: Main, Bruce, Golden, Crawford Monday May 5 Starting 9:00 pm: BIA: Pine (Algonquin to Kirby), Cedar (Algonquin to First), Balsam (Second to Sixth) South Porcupine: Crawford, Bruce, Connecting Link (South Porcupine to Schumacher) Tuesday May 6 Starting 9:00 pm: BIA: Birch (Second to Sixth), Maple (Second to Sixth), Elm (Second to Sixth) BIA: Spruce (Algonquin to Sixth), Pine (Algonquin to Sixth), Fifth (Pine to Spruce) Wednesday May 7 Starting 9:00 pm: Connecting Link: Riverside (Norman to Joseph) Connecting Link: Riverside (Joseph to Shirley) Street Sweeping Operations Week of May 6 to May 10, 2024. Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm From May 6 to May 10, 2024, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below. Monday May 6 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Craig (Lemieux to Norman), Lemieux, Lillian, Norman (Lemieux to Snow Dump), Leonard, School, McDuff, Lemoyne, Paul/Louis Porcupine: Michener, Viola, Eric, Girdwood, Renison, Bergeron Tuesday May 7 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Vanier, Center, Lynwood, Forest, Woodland Porcupine: Clement, Ferguson, Lawrence, Sony, Nadine, Julie Wednesday May 8 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins North: Toke (Ross to Dead End), Patricia (Ross to Murray), Hart (Ross to Murray) South Porcupine: Hellen, Helmer, Fern, Main N, Moore N, Legion N Thursday May 9 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Champlain, Frontenac, Hudson, Laval, Brock, Carlton, Theodore Schumacher: Father Costello, Grant, Les Hall, McIntyre, Battochio Friday May 10 Starting 7:30 am: Timmins West: Park (Lillian to Joseph) Schumacher: Hollinger Lane, Dwyer, Vipond Note on the Plan: 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: Day Operation: 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 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
Installation of the dedicated snowmobile and pedestrian crossing on Algonquin Blvd. E. will begin Monday, July 8, 2024. Contractors will be in town to stage traffic controls and begin installing the electrical infrastructure like conduits and pole bases. The crossing is being added following the removal of the Algonquin overpass. Snowmobile riders will be able to traverse Algonquin using a signalized crossing from Hollinger Park to the Hydro One easement to the north. The crossing will operate with a standard red, yellow, and green traffic light cycle that starts on-demand when prompted by a pedestrian or snowmobile rider. The crossing for pedestrians and snowmobiles are separated for safety, flanking either side of the east entrance to KFC. Each crossing will be clearly marked, with separate crossing signals. During construction, Algonquin Blvd. E. will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the point of construction.
The temporary pedestrian crossing at Pine St. and Algonquin Blvd. E. will be moved to east of the Cedar St. and Algonquin Blvd. E. intersection effective Thursday, June 6, 2024. This is to facilitate construction work that is now encroaching on the Pine St. intersection. Pedestrians will now cross Algonquin Blvd. E. at Cedar St. Thank you for your continued patience as we work to complete this season's Connecting Link construction.
The front entrance to City Hall on Algonquin Blvd. E. will be closed effective Thursday, May 23, 2024 to facilitate Connecting Link construction. The public can access City Hall through the accessible entrance off Cedar St. N. using the elevator to the first floor and Service Timmins. Starting Thursday, contractors will start pushing temporary fencing back and begin to remove the brickwork along the sidewalks on Algonquin Blvd. E. starting at Cedar St. and working east to Pine St. Work includes new curbs and sidewalks as part of the reconstruction of the roadway and replacement of underground services. Residents are reminded that Service Timmins is also available by phone at 705-264-1331 during regular business hours or online through the City’s Customer Service Portal at service.timmins.ca.
Effective Thursday, May 09, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., the traffic lights on Pine St. S. at Second Ave. and Third Ave. will remain 4-way flashing red stops. This applies to the traffic lights on Cedar St. S. at Second Ave. and Third Ave. as well. The change means that motorists should be prepared to stop. The first vehicle to enter has the right-of-way at a four-way stop. If two or more cars stop at the same time, right-of-way goes to the vehicle on the right. The changes are designed to improve traffic flow in downtown Timmins around the busy Second Ave. Connecting Link detour. We appreciate your cooperation. Learn more at: www.timmins.ca/connecting_link
Rehabilitation work on the Mattagami River Bridge and Porcupine River Bridge begins May 06, 2024 with mobilization and installation of signs for both bridges and traffic control set up. Asphalt removal is scheduled for Thursday, May 09 and Friday, May 10, 2024. Work on both bridges is being carried out at the same time to expedite the work schedule. Motorists should be prepared to slow and merge. Both bridges will have lanes reduced to one way in each direction. Learn more at: www.timmins.ca/connecting_link