Bell Let’s Talk Day is Thursday, January 28 and the City of Timmins is joining in to help drive progress in mental health. COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our mental health. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 38% of Canadians say their mental health has declined due to COVID-19, and people already struggling with their mental health were 2 times more likely to say their mental health has declined due to the pandemic. “Now, more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves and each other”, said Mayor Pirie. “Mental health is a big challenge in the City of Timmins. We need to extend our support to those living with mental illness. We also need to show our support for those in the field, day in and day out, helping the individuals. This is something that affects us all as a community.” This year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day campaign shines a light on the actions that we can all take, because mental health matters. Whether we are staying virtually connected with a family member, working directly with patients in recovery, investing in access to care or even just taking care of your own mental health, everyone can play a part in their communities, workplaces, schools and at home.
The City of Timmins and the Downtown Timmins BIA are excited to announce the purchase of the former Tweed & Hickory and Bucovetsky’s location at 227 Third Avenue, to Things Engraved and Bloomex. Mona Beckman, COO, Things Engraved and Bloomex Retail Division, said are they pleased to expand their business into Timmins. Bloomex is an international leader in the floral business with locations in North America, Australia and has expansion plans to several other countries in the near future. Things Engraved was recently acquired and added to their business portfolio and they specialize in personalized gift giving. Ms. Beckmann advised that they “believe that amalgamating these two companies will make them the Pioneer in Gift Giving and Wedding Category”. Their vision is to create a multi-retail shopping experience influenced by the European Market concept, all under one roof: home décor, personalized apparel, wedding boutique, floral, Garden Centre and more. Plans are being finalized to commence renovations in late 2021 and are expected to take a year. The goal is to bring the historic building back to its former glory. It is expected that approximately 20 people will be hired to ensure the successful operation of this new business.
As a result of the provincial State of Emergency, City facilities will be closed to the public until the lockdown has been lifted. This includes arenas, Timmins Public Library, Timmins Museum National Exhibition Centre, and City Hall.
Should you require assistance, please contact Service Timmins. They can be reached at 705-264-1331 or by visiting www.timmins.ca
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for January 16 to January 22, 2021, with temperatures reaching -25 Celsius (inclusive of windchill). Living Space will continue to operate 24/7, accommodating 25 people in the existing emergency shelter. People in need of emergency shelter are asked to attend the Living Space location (27 Cedar St. N.), at which time staff will assess and refer the individual to the most appropriate support. Living Space Outreach Workers will conduct street-level outreach with the goal of connecting people who are sleeping outside with shelter and/or support.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. 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: Chris Clark Medical Professional Corporation Location: Plan M15C, Lot 93, Parcel 3977WT, Tisdale Township, City of Timmins (247 Toke Street) THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Residential Third Density (NA-R3) to Residential Third Density (NA-R3) SP6.178 to permit all uses in the Residential Third Density (NA-R3) zone and to allow a clinic to operate within the first floor of the existing two storey structure. A residential dwelling unit is proposed for the second storey. This public meeting will be held in a virtual forum with electronic participation. If you wish to provide oral comments at the virtual public meeting, please register in advance by emailing the City Clerk at steph.palmateer@timmins.ca or calling Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 during regular office hours prior to Monday, February 8, 2021, at 12:00 noon. Once you register, you will be provided information from the Clerk’s Department on how to make your submission at the virtual public meeting with electronic participation. To participate in the virtual public meeting, you will need to have access to a computer with internet service or a telephone. If you wish to make a written submission concerning this matter, it should be directed to the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email at planning@timmins.ca 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, however, advance registration is required. 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 the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email at planning@timmins.ca. Dated at the City of Timmins this 15th day of January, 2021.
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Thursday, January 22, 2021 at 12:00am.
Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city. Some rural areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during the daytime hours.
We ask that you DO NOT place your waste carts for collection curb side until 7:30am to reduce the risk of collection disruptions and damages.
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 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.
Public Works Department
The City of Timmins Engineering Department would like to advise the Public of the Surface Treatment Operation on Sandy Falls Rd, Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Traffic controls will be in place and drivers are being asked to slow down and proceed with caution in the active work zone.
Engineering Department
September 22, 2019 - Please be advised that the Schumacher flag poles will be removed this week and new poles re-installed. This work should be completed by early next week.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We would like to inform everyone that we will be doing a controlled release of ammonia at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Arena starting today from 1:00pm - 4:30pm and 8:00am – 4:30pm for the remainder of the week. The Timmins Fire department, Porcupine Health Unit and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks have been notified of this planned release.
The City of Timmins Engineering Department would like to advise the Public that a Sewer Lining and Manhole Rehabilitation project will be commencing from Tuesday September 08, 2020 until Friday October 30, 2020.
The Engineering Department is advising the residents that we will have crews investigating various sewer main systems within the City of Timmins. Camera trucks and vacuum trucks will be onsite. Residents should be aware they may hear gurgling sounds coming from their toilet or sinks.
During the installation of the new liner, you may notice an odor similar to fiberglass. This odor if detected is coming from your service (connection that runs between your house and sewer main) through in most cases, a dried out drain trap. It is a common occurrence and can be avoided by pouring water into the basement floor drains or any other location (laundry or tub) that may not be in regular use. Pouring water or placing a wet cloth into these locations will prevent the odor from accumulating in your home. Please note that the odor is not harmful.
The following areas will be affected:
Timmins North (Seventh Easement )
Traffic controls will be in place and drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone.
To minimize face to face contact between residents and on-site staff due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that residents with inquires direct them through Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
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.
Night Time Snow Removal 9:30 PM to 7:30 AM
From January 24 to January 29, 2021, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal
Sunday January 24 Starting 9:30 PM:
BIA: Spruce (Sixth to Kirby), Pine (Sixth to Kirby), Cedar (Sixth to Kirby), Balsam (Sixth to First)
Monday January 25 Starting 9:30 PM:
BIA: Third (Spruce to Mountjoy), Second (Brunette to Mountjoy)
Tuesday January 25 starting 9:30 PM:
BIA: Birch (Sixth to Second), Maple (Sixth to Second), Elm (Sixth to Second)
Wednesday January 27 starting 9:30 PM:
BIA: Algonquin (Brunette to Mountjoy), Wilson (Mountjoy to Mattagami)
Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 Am to 4:00 PM
From January 25 to January 29, 2021, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be conducting daytime snow removal in the following areas.
Monday January 25 Starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins South: Maple (Second to South of Dale), Elm (Second to South of Dale), Birch (Second to Ogden)
South Porcupine: William, Cecil, O’Brian
Tuesday January 25 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Hemlock (Fifth to Ross), Tamarack (Fifth to Ross), Spruce ( Sixth to Ross)
South Porcupine: Broadway, Essa, Dome
Wednesday January 27 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins South: Columbus, Montgomery, Wende, Way
South Porcupine: Fern, Helmer, Hellen
Thursday January 28 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins South: Kent, Windsor, Middleton, Bannerman
Schumacher: Veterans, Croatia/Brundy (Boundary to Delost), Claimpost, Delost, Prospector, Ennis, Miners, Boundary
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.
From January 17 to January 22, 2021, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal
Mountjoy: Shirley
Timmins North: Theriault, College (Jubilee to Victoria), Waterloo
Schumacher: Highway 101 E (Highway 655 to Carium)
South Porcupine: Bruce, Main (Strachan to Shamrock)
South Porcupine: Harold
Porcupine: King
Timmins North: Toke, James
Timmins South: Brunette, Pine (First to Cemetery)
From January 17 to January 22, 2021, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will not be completing daytime snow removal.
From January 10 to January 13, 2020, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will not be doing snow removal overnight.
From January 5 to January 10, 2020, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal.
Monday January 11 Starting 7:30 AM:
Mountjoy: Bonaventure, Majestic
South Porcupine: Crawford (Golden to Fern), Main (Shamrock to Fern), Moore (Quebec to Fern)
Tuesday January 12 Starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Elm (Fifth to Ninth), Maple (Fifth to Dead end), Birch (Fifth to Dead end), Fifth (Mountjoy to Cedar)
South Porcupine: Golden, Powell, Huot (Dead end to Essa)
Wednesday January 13 Starting at 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: JV Bonhomme, College (Reg Pope to Westmount), Westmount, Victoria
South Porcupine: Bloor, Legion (Quebec to Fern), Strachan, Quebec
Thursday January 14 Starting at 7:30 AM:
Schumacher: Father Costello, Vipond, Grant, Croatia
Friday January 15 Starting at 7:30 AM:
Schumacher: Dwyer, Fourth, Les Hall, Hollinger Battochio, Aura Lake, Lionscrest
From June 7 to June 12, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing night time street sweeping
Sunday June 7 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins North: Theriault
Monday June 8 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins North: Pine, Jubilee
Tuesday June 9 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins North: MacLean, Mountjoy
Wednesday June 10 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins North: Melrose (Jubilee to Dead End)
Thursday June 11 Starting 11:30 pm:
Timmins South: Pine (Kirby to Evelyn)
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);
Main Arterial Routes
Collection that falls on Good Friday (Friday, April 10, 2020) will be will collected on Easter Monday, April 13, 2020. Deloro Landfill and German Twp. Landfill will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020 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.