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Timmins, ON – An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for the evening of January 14, 2019 and will remain in effect until further notice as nighttime temperatures are expected to remain at or below -27C for the foreseeable future. The warming shelter schedule will be as follows:
Background The Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Timmins will call an alert when Environment Canada predicts overnight temperatures of -27C or lower with or without wind chill, based on warnings from Health Canada of imminent risk of health at that temperature. Alerts will be issued in the morning before an extremely cold night so community agencies have time to call in extra staff to provide additional services. The Timmins Native Friendship Centre, at 179 Kirby Avenue, opens its doors in the evenings after 5:30pm to serve as a warming shelter in the event of a cold weather alert. Living Space is playing an important role in bringing services to people but is challenged by some physical constraints that do not allow it to effectively act as a warming shelter during cold weather periods. As such, its staff and services are shifted over to the Timmins Native Friendship Centre on nights of cold weather alerts. -30- Media Contact: Heather Duhn, Corporate Communications Coordinator 705-360-2600, ext. 2212 heather.duhn@timmins.ca
The extreme cold weather alert issued earlier today has been extended until Sunday morning, January 13. The warming shelter schedule will be as follows: - Friday, Jan. 11 from 5:30pm to Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8:30am at the Timmins Native Friendship Centre (179 Kirby Avenue) - Saturday, Jan. 12 from 8:30am to 5:30pm at Living Space (27 Cedar Street North) - Saturday, Jan. 12 from 5:30pm to Sunday, Jan. 13 at 8:30am at the Timmins Native Friendship Centre ( 179 Kirby Avenue) Background: Starting immediately the Timmins Native Friendship Centre at 179 Kirby Avenue will open its doors in the evenings after 5:30pm to serve as a warming shelter in the event of a cold weather alert. Living Space is playing an important role in bringing services to people but is challenged by some physical constraints that do not allow it to effectively act as a warming shelter during cold weather periods. As such, its staff and services will be shifted over to the Timmins Native Friendship Centre on nights of cold weather alerts. Going forward, the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Timmins will call an alert when Environment Canada predicts overnight temperatures of -27C or lower with or without wind chill, based on warnings from Health Canada of imminent risk of health at that temperature. Alerts will be issued in the morning before an extremely cold night so community agencies have time to call in extra staff to provide additional services.
The City of Timmins would like to thank the public for their patience while we experienced technical difficulties with some of our telephone services earlier today. Issues have been resolved regarding the Service Timmins telephone line. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We are committed to offering excellent customer service and thank you again for your patience. Service Timmins agents can be reached by telephone at 705-264-1331 or by email at servicetimmins@timmins.ca.
The City of Timmins would like to advise the public that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with some of our telephone services, and are working to have them resolved as soon as possible. As such, some calls are not coming through on our Service Timmins telephone line. While these issues are being rectified, we encourage anyone attempting to reach Service Timmins to do so by email at servicetimmins@timmins.ca We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are committed to offering excellent customer service and thank you for your patience.
The City of Timmins has issued an extreme cold weather alert for the night of January 11, 2019, triggering additional services for homeless people. With temperatures reaching as low as -28C and a wind chill of -37C this week, the city is advising the homeless to seek shelter. ​Starting immediately the Timmins Native Friendship Centre at 179 Kirby Avenue will open its doors in the evenings after 5:30pm to serve as a warming shelter in the event of a cold weather alert. Living Space is playing an important role in bringing services to people but is challenged by some physical constraints that do not allow it to effectively act as a warming shelter during cold weather periods. As such, its staff and services will be shifted over to the Timmins Native Friendship Centre on nights of cold weather alerts. ​“The City of Timmins has called an extreme cold weather alert to make vulnerable homeless people in Timmins aware of the dangers of staying outside too long in cold weather, and to ensure they have a safe and warm place to go,” said Mayor George Pirie. ​Going forward, the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Timmins will call an alert when Environment Canada predicts overnight temperatures of -27C or lower with or without wind chill, based on warnings from Health Canada of imminent risk of health at that temperature. ​Alerts will be issued in the morning before an extremely cold night so community agencies have time to call in extra staff to provide additional services. ​“As a result of the growing level of street homelessness, the City of Timmins has been working with community partners including the Timmins Native Friendship Centre, Living Space, the Cochrane DSSAB and Timmins Police Services to develop a strategy to deal with extreme cold weather,” added Mayor Pirie. “We commend our partners for this interim strategy while we work towards more permanent solutions related to warming spaces and homelessness.”
The City of Timmins administration is aware of several issues that occurred during the broadcast of last night’s meeting of Council, and would like to advise residents that they are being resolved.
Unfortunately, the Eastlink broadcast began late, for reasons unknown, and part of the meeting were somehow removed from the webcast.
City of Timmins staff are in possession of a CD recording of the meeting and are working with the IT department and service provider partners to resolve and restore the recording of the meeting. We anticipate this being done before the end of day.
The City has also requested the service provider partners to investigate what may have occurred in order to prevent a reoccurrence.
TO: All Staff, Residents and Families of the Golden Manor
RE: Phone Service Interruption ​Please be advised that there is a planned Interruption in our phone services on Wednesday, January 9 from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM. During this time we will be unable to receive incoming calls. We do have service available for out-going calls for emergency purposes. Also please note that our on-call Supervisor will be monitoring the outage with the IT department and will advise staff of any updates and important messages. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we complete this necessary update to our systems. Management of the Golden Manor.
The City is committed to providing regular updates as work progresses, and encourages those with questions or concerns to contact the City of Timmins directly.
For the week of Oct. 22-27:
Background:
Due to a report issued regarding soil contamination, significant fill is required to be added to the park. This reality provided an opportunity for the redesign of the open-space area, leading to a five-year phased plan being developed.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.
As part of the customer service improvement strategy the City of Timmins website has been re-designed with a new look and web presence.
The goal of the project was to join all City-run websites into one user-friendly and visually appealing format. The Website will provide a number of new features as well as the improvement of existing features. Listed below are some of these key features:
New Features
Improved Features
Thank you to members of the public and staff who participated in our website surveys. This valuable feedback has helped us focus on essential areas of improvement.
www.timmins.ca
Media Contact: Rock Foy, Director of Corporate Services
705-360-2600, ext. 2361 rock.foy@timmins.ca
With winter upon us, please be reminded that the winter parking ban, as in previous years, is now in effect. Beginning November 1st until April 30th, any vehicle parked on the street between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am will be subject to a $50.00 fine and the vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense (unless you are in an area exempt from the winter parking ban, in which case, signs would be posted stating such).
Additionally, during winter months, Public Works Roads Department regularly performs snow removal and it it important that you ensure your vehicle is not on the street when winter road maintenance signs (yellow and red in colour) are posted. Any vehicle found interfering with snow removal will be subject to a $50.00 fine and the vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense.
IMPORTANT: Please do not expect a knock at your door to advise of winter road maintenance, or snow removal. Fine and towing charges are not only costly, they are avoidable.
Please be advised of the following hours of Timmins Transit service. Christmas Eve Monday, December 24th Regular Hours until 6 p.m. (No service after 6 p.m.) Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25th No transit service Boxing Day Wednesday, December 26th Sunday Transit hours New Years Eve Monday, December 31st Regular Transit Service New Years Day Tuesday, January 1st No Transit Service
For Transit schedules and other related information, click here to go to the Transit schedules page.
MINUTES OF THE TENDER OPENING ON THE SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF THE MUNICIPAL TAXES. HELD FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2018 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL. COMMENCING 3:15 P.M. AND COMPLETED 3:30 P.M. Click here to download the minutes of the tender
City staff are kindly asking that residents remain patient while we experience a back log in snow removal operations. We are currently receiving a large number of concerns about snow bank heights and congested streets, and would like to assure residents that crews are working diligently to get caught up. Over the past several weeks the city has seen an extraordinary amount of snowfall, and has been dispatching all available resources but snow removal crews are often re-deployed to support plowing activity when dealing with winter storm conditions. ​During this time, we are also asking for cooperation from residents, and would like to address the following issues: - Clearing snow from private property: When clearing snow from your property, it is important to adhere to the guidelines set out in the City of Timmins Snow By-Law (1993-4162). Firstly, as residents, we must never place snow from our property out onto the street or sidewalk. Snow on the street or sidewalk can create various safety hazards, obstruct pedestrian traffic and/or put the city at an unnecessary risk of liability. It is also important to ensure that the snow we clear to gain access to our driveways does not obstruct the view of drivers or put pedestrians at risk by forcing them to walk further onto the road than necessary. If you would like to obtain a copy of our Snow By-Law, it can be found online at https://timmins.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/20693?preview=20709. If you see someone placing their snow on the street, and wish to report them, you may do so by contacting Service Timmins by telephone at 705-264-1331 or by email at servicetimmins@timmins.ca - Extra caution when approaching snow plowing equipment: The safety of our residents and staff is our number one priority, and we remind motorists to be extra vigilant when approaching snow plowing equipment. When safe to do so, the operators may at times back up or travel into opposing lanes. The operator of a road service vehicle is exempt from certain sections of the Highway Traffic Act when precautions are taken to eliminate any hazard. Motorists are advised to keep a safe distance from winter maintenance equipment, and if necessary and safe to pass, to always ensure they are seen by the operator. - Plowing operations take priority over snow removal: Plowing operations fall under the Minimum Maintenance Standards as per the Highway Traffic Act, while snow removal is not required or mandated in any form. The City of Timmins’ Public Works Department opts to provide this service in order to enhance the level of road safety in the community.
From January 13th to January 17th, 2019, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal. • Sunday January 13th starting 9:30 PM: o Timmins – Toke, Ross • Monday January 14th starting 9:30 PM: o Timmins - Jubilee, Theriault • Tuesday January 15th starting 9:30 PM: o Timmins – Mountjoy, Maclean, Pine N • Wednesday January 16th starting 9:30 PM: o Timmins –College (Jubilee to Victoria), Westmount ( College to Airport), Denise, Suzanne, Lonergan
From January 14th to January 18th 2019, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal.
• Monday January14th starting at 7:30 AM: o Porcupine- Michener, Girdwood, Renison, Bergeron, Clement o Timmins South- Preston, Wilcox, Rea South, Cameron • Tuesday January 15th starting 7:30 AM: o Timmins North- Cedar (Fifth to Ross), Balsam (Fifth to end), Birch (Fifth to end) o Porcupine- Eric, Viola, Lawrence, Ferguson • Wednesday January 16th starting at 7:30 AM: o Porcupine- Spillenaar, Daniel, Grace, David, Tynne o Timmins North- Seventh, Eighth, Ninth • Thursday January 17th starting at 7:30 AM: o Timmins South – Belanger, Wende, Bannerman, Columbus o Schumacher- Father Costello, Croatia (Battachio to Veterans), Grant, Boundary Vipond (Templeton to Father Costello), Les Hall • Friday January 18th starting at 7:30 AM: o Timmins North- Hemlock( Fifth to Ross), Tamarack ( Fifth to Ross), Spruce ( Sixth to Ross), Cherry o South Porcupine – Main(Shamrock to Harold), Legion (Shamrock to Harold), Evans
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.
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.
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.
A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
• Snow removal 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. 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
Due to today’s snowfall which was significantly greater than forecasted, the Public Works department wishes to advise residents that tonight’s schedule snow removal will be postponed. Instead, a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight (Wednesday January 9th) starting at 9:30 PM. Begin January 9, 2019 Time: 9:30 pm Estimated End January 10, 2019 Time: 07:30 am Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, laneways, and parking lots across the City. Some rural areas and sidewalks will be plowed during daytime hours on January 10th. A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works Department
Due a significant snowfall forecast this afternoon and overnight, the Public Works department wishes to advise residents that a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight (Monday January 7th) starting at 9:30 PM. Begin January 7, 2019 Time: 9:30 pm Estimated End January 8, 2019 Time: 07:30 am Please note tonight’s schedule snow removal will be postponed. Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, laneways, and parking lots across the City. Some rural areas and sidewalks will be plowed during daytime hours on January 8th. A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works Department
Begin Date: January 6, 2019 Begin Time: Time: 12:00 am Estimated End Date: January 6, 2019 Estimated End Time: 08:00 am Due to mild weather on snow on Saturday January 5th the Public Works department wishes to advise residents that a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight (Sunday January 6th) starting at Midnight. 12:00 AM. Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, laneways, and parking lots across the City. Some rural areas and sidewalks will be plowed during daytime hours on January 6th. A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works Department
Begin January 1, 2019 Time: 21:30hrs Estimated End January 2, 2019 Time: 0730hrs – Overnight Snow Plowing – Tuesday January 1st into Wednesday January 2nd Public Works department wishes to advise residents that a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight starting at 9:30 PM. Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways, sidewalks and parking lots across the City. Some rural areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during daytime hours on January 2nd. A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works Department
Begin date: December 27, 2018 Begin time: 17:00 Estimated end date: December 29, 2018 Estimated end time: 08:00 Location: City Wide Significant snowfall to affect the area this afternoon into Friday. Snow at times heavy is expected to move into the area this afternoon and persist into Friday. Total snowfall amounts of up to 20 cm are possible. Conditions are expected to improve Friday afternoon or evening. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected. Under the ONTARIO REGULATION 239/02, minimum maintenance standards for municipal highways, the City of Timmins, Public works department is declaring a significant weather event. “significant weather event” means an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the highways within a municipality; Public Works department wishes to advise residents that a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight, (Friday December 28th) starting at 12:00 am. Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways, sidewalks and parking lots across the City. Some rural areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during daytime hours on December 28th. It is anticipated that a second snow plowing event may need to take place Saturday December 29th starting at 12:00 am. Please check the city website for future updates. A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works Department
Due to today’s snowfall which was significantly greater than forecasted, the Public Works department wishes to advise residents that a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight (Wednesday January 9th) starting at 9:30 PM.
Begin January 9, 2019
Time: 9:30 pm
Estimated End January 10, 2019
Time: 07:30 am
The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the Public of a water service disruption for Elm St North from Sixth Ave to Eighth Ave. The water service disruption was caused by a mainline water break in that area. Crews will be expecting to have the service restored by approximately 4:00pm on January 9th. Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-coloured water during the repairs. 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 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 work.
Residential waste and recycling collection which falls on New Year's Day will be collected on Wednesday, January 1st, 2019.