The City of Timmins is proud to announce that Karen Bachmann, our Director / Curator of Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre has been honoured with the Distinguished Career Award of Excellence from the Ontario Museum Association (OMA). The OMA Distinguished Career Award of Excellence is presented to individuals who have created a lasting and meaningful contribution within the museum community. Bachmann began her career at the Timmins Museum in 1986. In her tenure, the Museum has gone through a relocation, renovation, and rebranding. She has personally overseen over 600 temporary and travelling exhibitions. Bachmann is dedicated to preserving and promoting local history and, most recently, was instrumental in creating the City of Timmins’ Municipal Heritage Committee, which will continue to help protect Timmins’ past. “Karen’s contribution to our community cannot be overstated,” says Mayor George Pirie. “Her passion and dedication for our city’s history is inspiring. In her role as Director/Curator of the Museum, Karen affords our residents the opportunity to see beyond the everyday. This award is well-deserved and I’m happy to offer my sincere congratulations.” The Ontario Museum Association presented the OMA Awards of Excellence on Thursday, November 25 at the OMA’s annual conference.
The latest video series produced by the City of Timmins aims to educate residents on our drinking water, source to tap. The three-part series was produced by Near North Video Production and provides details on source water protection, water treatment, and distribution. Timmins drinking water source, the Mattagami River, is protected through legislation introduced in 2006 by the Clean Water Act. The City follows a detailed source protection plan that outlines actions carried out to protect our drinking water from contamination and threat. In collaboration with the Mattagami Region Source Protection Authority, the City of Timmins co-ordinates implementation of the source protection plan, including public education and assessment. “The purpose of the video series is to emphasize the importance of protecting our drinking water source and to explain how water treatment and distribution work within the city.” says Scott Tam, Manager of Environmental Services & Public Utilities. “The City has systems in place that safeguard clean and safe drinking water for our residents, but public education is the key. There are simple steps everyone can take to help protect our drinking water and it starts at home.” The first video, Source Water Protection, is available now on www.timmins.ca or on the City’s Youtube and Facebook channels. Parts two and three will be launched on November 29 and December 6 respectively and will describe in detail how water treatment and distribution occur. For more information visit Timmins.ca > our services > water and sewer > drinking water source protection program.
TAKE NOTICE that the City of Timmins will correct a zoning inaccuracy in the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100 as per Section 4.14.1 of the City of Timmins Official Plan. Location: Plan M10S, Lot 104, Parcel 13789WT, City of Timmins 132 Golden Avenue THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed technical amendment is to allow for a correction to Schedule 10 of the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100. The zoning designation placed on a portion of the subject lands is currently General Commercial (EA-CG), however the designation should be Residential Second Density (NA-R2). As per Section 4.14.1 of City of Timmins Official Plan, notification to and consultation with the public is not required for technical amendments, however, notice of the proposed amendment is to be published in the newspaper and posted on the City of Timmins Website. Additional information relating to the proposed technical Zoning By-law Amendment is available by contacting Cindy Welsh, RPP, MCIP, Manager of Planning at the Planning Division, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, telephone number 705-360-2600, ext. 3377. Dated at the City of Timmins this 16th day of November, 2021.
Timmins’ Community Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony returns to a full-on, in-person event, with a concert, free hot chocolate, and even more twinkling lights. Last year’s celebration was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we’re ready to safely gather again to kick off the festive season on Saturday, November 20. The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. at Hollinger Park with a performance by the Timmins Symphony Choir. Next, we’ll flip the switch on our 40-foot white spruce with over 4,000 sparkling lights. Enjoy free hot chocolate courtesy of the McIntyre Coffee Shop. Let’s bring our community together in the spirit of Christmas. We ask that everyone practice safe social distancing. We will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Timmins and South Porcupine Food Banks. Supported proudly by the City of Timmins, Tourism Timmins, Timmins Community Park Association, and the McIntyre Coffee Shop.
The flags at Timmins City Hall and all municipally-owned facilities will be lowered to half-mast in honour of Remembrance Day on Thursday, November 11. Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held in person this year. Residents are encouraged to attend and adhere to social distancing. Ceremonies will be held at the cenotaph in Hollinger Park and in South Porcupine at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 287. In Timmins, the ceremony begins just before 11:00 a.m. The public are asked to be in place by 10:45 a.m. In South Porcupine, the public can watch from Legion Drive and are asked to be in place by 10:40 a.m. For more information about Remembrance and the Poppy, please visit www.legion.ca
Timmins ON - Due to safety concerns about structural integrity, the Porcupine River Bridge on Frederick House Lake Rd. will be closed indefinitely (or for an unknown period of time) to all traffic including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians effective November 22, 2021. Signs alerting travelers to the closure will be posted by November 8.
Those traveling to points east of the bridge can access Frederick House Lake Road via Hwy. 101 and Carrigan Road. Those travelling to points west of the bridge can access via Frederick House Lake Road.
The City is closing the Porcupine River Bridge due to safety concerns about the bridge's condition. City staff and contract engineers have been completing increased inspections of the bridge since 2016 and a downgrading of the bridge carry capacity has already been put in place. These inspections are done to observe deterioration and determine the need for repairs to maintain safe travel conditions over the bridge. In a report dated October 19, 2021, Associated Engineering raised concerns about the bridge's safety, specifically the main support structure (abutments) and guiderail system. It is of the opinion of Associated Engineering, as well as City Staff, that it is time to indefinitely close the bridge. Further investment in the pre-1930 structure would no longer be feasible nor cost effective at this time. The impact to residents will be minimal as alternative routes are easily accessible. Fire, EMS, and school bus have all been advised. The impact to response times is also minimal, for instance primary fire response from Connaught will see no change.
The City of Timmins will begin a class EA (Environmental Assessment) procedure that includes public consultation concerning replacement and other alternative solutions for the structure. More details, including dates and method of public consultation will be provided once the bridge is closed.
The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the Public of a watermain break causing a water service disruption
Area: Delnite Rd area including. Kenville Dr, Hummingbird Lane, Todd Ave, Hazelnut St and Sage St
Disruption: No water and or lack of pressure
Duration: Estimated completion date is Nov 06 2021
Homeowners and businesses may also experience loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. 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. Once the test is complete and the work crew has left the area, 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 questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.
The elevator at the McIntyre Arena will be down for scheduled maintenance on Friday, October 22 starting at 8 a.m. for approximately 2 hours.
Thank you for your patience.
The City of Timmins wishes to advise the public that a section of the Terry Fox Trail is closed effective immediately while City contractors perform remediation work on the trail. The closed section is the first 200 meters north of Dalton Rd. The closure is expected to last two to three weeks. The public will not be allowed to walk or cycle on this section of trail during the construction process due to safety concerns. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Due to the Airport Road Sidewalk Extension project, Airport Road from McChesney Road to River Park Road will be closed on October 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. until approximately 7:00 a.m. on October 8. City contractors will be replacing a culvert that crosses the road. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please be advised that Council will be holding a closed meeting on Tuesday October 12 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss an item that is subject to Solicitor client Privilege regarding the pump station # 4 project.
Timmins, ON - On October 4, 2021, Mayor Pirie confirmed his candidacy for the PCC Provincial party with plans to run in the next election scheduled for June 2022. “I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm my commitment as the Mayor of the City of Timmins. I was voted in by the residents of the city to represent them and I will continue to do this job as my first priority,” said Mayor George Pirie. “Running in the next Provincial election is my next step to better the City of Timmins and surrounding communities. I truly believe in the possibilities of Northern Ontario and I will continue to pursue these endeavors at a higher level should I be successful in my candidacy.”
On August 4, 2021, Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) sat down with Minister Michael Tibollo, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, to discuss the opioid crisis that is plaguing northern Ontario communities. Attending the meeting in-person or virtually, the group raised their concerns with respect to the services and funding needed in their communities to help battle the opioid addiction crisis their residents are facing. The opioid addiction issue is not unique to one community and the NOLUM group is working together with one voice to bring attention to the Provincial and Federal governments. “The message was clear to Minister Tibollo that we need help and we need it now. It is an urgent crisis and waiting any longer will only progress the issues we are facing”, said Mayor George Pirie. “We are hopeful to hear of the funding available to upgrade current infrastructure and expand services.” Minister Tibollo advised the group that there are currently 240 recovery beds in Ontario and he’s is hopeful to bring that number to 1,000 beds. Roughly $14 million more of annual operating dollars will be directed by the province to support the costs of additional beds and expanded addiction treatment programs. Mayor Christian Provenzano addressed an issue facing the City of Sault Ste. Marie. He said that violent crime is increasing with respect to supply and drug dealers. While the issue of adding recovery beds is urgent, police budgets are facing an all-time high and at this rate, without bringing forth any change, will continue to rise. “I believe that the Minister understands the acute and immediate need to address the addictions and mental health challenges being felt across Northern Ontario," said Mayor Brian Bigger of Greater Sudbury. "I am encouraged, knowing that Minister Tibollo is responding to our call to action.” “All the northern Mayors are facing the same issues in their communities,” added Mayor Pirie. “Being able to sit down as a group with the Minister, we were able to present a unified voice. We are hopeful that the help we need is coming and we can continue to battle this crisis in our communities.”
The Government of Ontario reaffirmed its commitment to Timmins and Northern Ontario earlier this week with a series of visits and funding announcements. It gave Mayor George Pirie the opportunity to meet with Minister Caroline Mulroney and Minister Greg Rickford with the goal of advancing Timmins’ future planning of infrastructure and economic development. In his Monday meeting with Minister Mulroney, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Francophone Affairs, the discussion included future upgrades to the Connecting Link and roads previously uploaded to the City. Talk also turned to the province’s proposed passenger rail service and the importance of designating Timmins as the system’s hub; as well as, the necessary construction of 60 miles of rail between Timmins and Foleyet, a project that would connect Timmins directly to the Ring of Fire. “We had fruitful conversations on every aspect of the portfolios Minister Mulroney holds,” said Mayor Pirie. “The Ontario Government has supported the necessary repairs to our Connecting Link, but there is more work to do. I spoke of the need for a large vehicle bypass, which is necessary to avoid constant maintenance on our roads, particularly the Algonquin Blvd. corridor. “We also spoke about cultivating zones of economic cooperation between northeastern Ontario and northwestern Quebec. Regional partnerships are necessary in the development of a port or trade though the James Bay coast, which would further solidify Timmins as a global hub of industry.” In his meeting with Mayor Pire on Wednesday, Minister Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources, and Forestry, restated the Province’s commitment to develop fully the potential of Northern Ontario. “We have an economic opportunity because of our region’s resources,” adds Mayor Pirie. “We have the raw materials needed for the production of everything from catalytic converters to electric vehicles. Currently, many of our resources are shipped globally as part of the production process to countries like Germany and China. Minister Rickford understands that the final goods can and should be produced right here in Timmins and Northern Ontario.” Minister Rickford, who also serves as Ontario’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs, made a point of visiting with evacuees from Pikangikum and connected with the team behind the recently funded Fire Keeper Patrol Program. Earlier this year, the Ontario Government contributed $1.3 million to support the service coordinated by Mushkegowuk Council in partnership with the City of Timmins, Wabun Tribal Council, Porcupine Health Unit, and more. The Fire Keeper Program will provide 24/7 service to homeless people suffering from addiction. “Minister Rickford is fully engaged in the success of the program and understands the significance and importance of it being Indigenous led,” said Mayor Pirie. “This is an exciting initiative for Timmins and I’m thrilled that it has been acknowledged through funding by the Province of Ontario and personally by Minister Rickford.”
A Special Council Meeting has been called for July 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. by virtual conferencing to discuss the following items: McIntyre Ammonia Exhaust Compliance Timmins Transit ECO-60-In Ground Bus Lift Replacement For more information, contact the Clerks Department: STEPH PALMATEER, AMCT City Clerk 220 Algonquin Blvd. East Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3 [email protected]
From May 31 to June 4, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing day time street sweeping
Monday May 31 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Lozanne, Lois, Rose Marie, Lalonde, Demine, Morandin, Shub
Tuesday June 1 starting 7:30 AM
Mountjoy: Lynwood, Woodland, Forest, Champlain, Frontenac
Wednesday June 2 starting 7:30 AM
TBD
Thursday June 3 starting 7:30 AM:
Mountjoy: Hudson, Brock, Carlton, Theodore, Laval, Acres
Friday June 4 starting 7:30 AM:
Mountjoy: Gatineau, Timcor, Camille, Georgian, Laurentian, Viscount
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 crews 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.
From May 23 to May 28, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing night time street sweeping
Sunday May 23 starting 12:00 AM:
No sweeping scheduled
Monday May 24 starting 12:00 AM:
Connecting Link: Schumacher Highway
Timmins North: Denise, Suzanne, Lonergan
Tuesday May 25 starting 12:00 AM:
Mountjoy: Park, Joseph, Power
Wednesday May 26 starting 12:00 AM:
Timmins North: Rea, Jade, Melrose, University, Vimy
From May 23 to May 28, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing day time street sweeping
Monday May 24 starting 7:30 AM:
Tuesday May 25 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Emilie, Fay, Lamminen, Spooner
Schumacher: Dwyer, Vipond (Templeton to Father Costello), Templeton
Wednesday May 26 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Randall, Martian, Delia, Couture
Thursday May 27 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Malette, Jean, Kellyann, Renee
Schumacher: Fourth, Battochio, Aura Lake
Friday May 28 starting 7:30 AM:
Mountjoy: School, McDuff, Lemoyne, Leonard, Center
Schumacher: Brundy, Claimpost, Fourth, Veterans, Ponderosa, Innis, Delost, Prospector, Miners
From May 16 to May 21, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing night time street sweeping
Sunday May 16 starting 12:00 AM:
BIA: Elm (Second to Fifth), Pine (Kirby to Iroquois), Mountjoy (Algonquin to Iroquois)
Connecting Link: Harold
Monday May 17 starting 12:00 AM:
Timmins North: Fifth, Sixth, Ross
South Porcupine: Bruce, Bruce Y
Tuesday May 18 starting 12:00 AM:
Timmins North: Jubilee, Maclean, Pine
South Porcupine: Main, Crawford
Wednesday May 19 starting 12:00 AM:
Timmins North: Vimy, Rea, Theriault
From May 16 to May 21, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing day time street sweeping
Monday May 17 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins South: Rea, Preston, Wilcox
South Porcupine: Goldrush, Lyall, Evans
Tuesday May 18 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Westmount, Victoria, College
South Porcupine: Legion, Walter, Warner
Wednesday May 19 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Donna, McClinton, Louise, Emilie, Fay
Schumacher: Gold Mine, Vipond
Thursday May 20 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Laminnen, Spooner, Randall
Schumacher: Father Costello, Les Hall, Hollinger
Friday May 21 starting 7:30 AM:
Mountjoy: Craig, Lemieux, Lillian, Norman
Schumacher: Croatia, Lionscrest, Grant
From May 9 to May 14, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing night time street sweeping
Sunday May 9 starting 12:00 AM:
Connecting Link: Bruce, Main, Harold
Mountjoy: Shirley, Lafleur Bridge, Theriault
Monday May 10 starting 12:00 AM:
Connecting Link: Highway 101 E, Bruce Y
BIA: Spruce (Sixth to Kirby), Pine (Sixth to Kirby), Cedar (Sixth to Kirby), Balsam (Sixth to First)
Tuesday May 11 starting 12:00 AM:
South Porcupine: Crawford, Golden
BIA: Third, Birch (Sixth to Second), Maple (Sixth to Second), Elm (Sixth to Second)
Wednesday May 12 starting 12:00 AM:
South Porcupine: Moore, Legion
BIA: Wilson, Commercial
From May 9 to May 14, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing day time street sweeping
Monday May 10 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: JV Bonhomme, Brian Romaine, Argento, Mascioli, Logan Kerr, Schneider, Ray Caine, Reg Pope, Graye
South Porcupine: TBD
Tuesday May 11 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Dieppe, University, Melrose, Westmount, Victoria
Wednesday May 12 starting 7:30 AM
South Porcupine: Bloor, Strachan
Thursday May 13 starting 7:30 AM:
Friday May 14 starting 7:30 AM:
Public Works Department
From May 2 to May 7, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing night time street sweeping
Connecting Link: King
Connecting Link: Algonquin (Mountjoy to Theriault)
Monday May 3 starting 12:00 AM:
Connecting Link: Highway 101 E
Connecting Link: Riverside (Mattagami to Joseph)
Tuesday May 4 starting 12:00 AM:
South Porcupine: Bruce, Main, Harold
Connecting Link: Riverside (Joseph to Shirley)
Wednesday May 5 starting 12:00 AM:
Connecting Link: Bruce Y, Highway 101 E
Connecting Link: Riverside (Shirley to Canadian Tire)
From May 2 to May 7, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing day time street sweeping
Timmins South: Wende, Montgomery, Columbus
South Porcupine: Bloor, Golden
Timmins North: Blahey, Bartleman, Eyre
South Porcupine: Strachan, Quebec, Legion
Timmins South: Southern, Leblanc, Cody, Delmonte, Coronation, Reliable, Wilcox, Sterling
Timmins South: Moneta, Sterling, Balsam, Cedar
Timmins South: Graham, Cayuga, Seneca, Onedia, Mohawk
Connecting Link construction is wrapping up with final projects like tapering the new and old asphalt together along the Algonquin Blvd. corridor. On Tuesday, November 2 crews will be working on the Mattagami Blvd. South intersection and vehicles will be directed along Algonquin Blvd. to Fogg St. South to access the Wilson Ave. detour. Algonquin Blvd. will be open to one lane in each direction at Fogg St. South. The interruption to the regular detour will be for one day only. Thank you for your patience as we work to complete Connecting Link construction.
Construction continues along a portion of the Connecting Link between Mattagami Blvd. South and Theriault Blvd. City contractors have completed 90% of the underground infrastructure work and will begin paving this Wednesday.
Concrete work continues this week and a traffic signal contractor will start on the signals at the Theriault Blvd. intersection.
After a busy season of construction and road repairs, the City’s largest project is about to move into its final phase. Beginning Monday, August 23, work on Algonquin Blvd. West will move into Phase 4, extending the road closure to include the busy Theriault Blvd. intersection. This stage of construction will complete all underground and surface work, including full-depth reconstruction of the roadway, replacement of underground services like water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer, and curb installation. The work will now include updating the intersection of Theriault Blvd. and Algonquin Blvd. West. Motorists will continue to be detoured along Wilson Ave., but can now reacquire Algonquin Blvd. West using Rea St. South or the existing 4-way stop on Preston St. The temporary traffic signals will remain at Cameron St. and be re-programmed to maximize the flow of through traffic. Large trucks will continue to be re-directed along Shirley St. to Lafleur Dr. and on to Laforest Rd. before reaching Hwy. 655. “We’re pleased with how construction has been progressing this summer and happy to move into the final phase before the end of August,” says Project Manager Ken Krcel. “We’ve left closure of the Theriault intersection for as long as possible to aid traffic flow. We understand that this will cause more delays as we head into the school season with a number of schools located along Theriault Blvd. and will continue to monitor traffic to help ease congestion. We appreciate everyone’s patience and look forward to completing this project.”
With Timmins entering Step One of the province’s reopening framework on Friday, we can expect to see more traffic on our streets and being directed through construction detours from the Connecting Link project. Please continue to drive with patience and stay alert. This is a reminder to drivers that traffic along Algonquin Blvd. West continues to be detoured down Wilson Ave. with temporary traffic signals at the intersection of Wilson Ave. and Cameron St. With more vehicles navigating the detour, please anticipate delays. Large trucks continue to use the northern truck detour around Laforest Rd. Please adhere to all speed limit reductions. When sharing the road with a large vehicle, remember that large trucks have increased blind spots, need more room to manoeuver, and take longer to speed up or stop.
Please be advised, paving will start this morning at Algonquin Blvd. and Mattagami Blvd. S. as part of Connecting Link construction. As a result, a section of Mattagami Blvd. S. will be down to one-lane affecting the Connecting Link detour route. Flaggers will be present alternating traffic. Please proceed through the detour with caution.