​​PUPPY CLASS: 6:00 to 7:00PM ($113.00 - BARCODE: 7253) NOVICE CLASS: 7:00 to 8:00PM ($124.30 - BARCODE: 7256)
NOVICE RALLY CLASS: 8:00 to 9:00PM ($135.60 - BARCODE: 7257) Don't pause, register on March 26 at 705-264-1331 ​
March 12, 2019 - With the significant amount of rain expected over the next few days, the City of Timmins wishes to advise the public of the potential for a significant snow melt and sloppy roads, and what Public Works will be doing to best control the situation. “We want the public to be aware and prepared for messy roads, and as always, are advising them to drive with caution,” said Manager of Public Works Ken Krcel. “Our crews will be out there prioritizing the calls and doing the best they can to ensure roads are passable, but we are asking everyone to please be patient as we do the best we can to deal with this system.” With the large amounts of snow received this winter and existing struggles keeping up with snow removal, the city is not prepared for this type of weather, which will potentially cause ponding, isolated flooding and impassable roads. “We just could not get enough snow removed before this weather system showed up this spring, and the majority of the catch basins in town are still buried under the snow,” explained Krcel. “The country areas are buried in snow as well with some banks so large we can’t push them with graders anymore. So water may be trapped on the road as the ditches are all full of snow.” That being said, crews will continue moving snow to expose catch basins and remove the melting snow from the streets. They will also have backhoes and loaders out opening catch basins where possible. Again, we are asking residents to be patient as we work through this weather system. Anyone with serious concerns should contact Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 or servicetimmins@timmins.ca. For after-hours emergencies, call 705-264-1201.
March 8, 2019 - The Golden Manor is currently in an outbreak situation with a number of residents experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms. We are requesting that visitors attend the Manor only if absolutely necessary, and that children not be brought to the Manor at this time. All visitors to the Manor are asked to read the signs and follow the instructions that are posted at the front doors regarding necessary precautions. We want to reassure families that if your loved one becomes ill, you will be contacted by the Golden Manor staff. If you want to know how your loved one is doing, please do not hesitate to call the unit on which they reside and the staff will provide you with updates. The Golden Manor staff thank you for your cooperation during this time. We are committed to the health and safety of all our residents and staff.
March 6, 2019 - There is something to do for children of all ages this March Break! The Timmins community events calendar is filling up with activities for the week of March 11 to 15. Tourism Timmins has released the list of events early as some require pre-registration to participate. March 8: Concert and Vocal Master Classes featuring three-time Festival Rose Bowl winner Zacharie Fogal. Concert on Friday, March 8 at 7:30 pm at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. Admission by donation. March 9: Spectacle Ariko—Centre Culturel LaRonde. Ariko features the rich vocal harmonies and dynamic fiddle stylings of the Lefaive sisters along with a driving and energetic rhythm section delivered by their parents Laura and Louis. Contact 705-267-8401 for more information. March 9-10 and 16-17: Women’s Progressive Ski Camp. Join Kamiskotia Snow Resort this March for a women's only ski camp! The ladies camp will take place March 9-10 and March 16-17. More information can be found on the website www.kamiskotia.com. Registration is available online. Please note that this camp needs a minimum of two participants to run (maximum four people). March 11: Flow Yoga with Zumba Timmins. Let the music move you! What the (F)low? Nothing like you've ever experienced before. Movement led by music that will increase your flexibility, strength and balance. It's Yoga for the non-yogi. We turn up the music and move our bodies! Beware: This class will make you fall in love with yoga! For more information call 705-221-4821. March 11-15: March Break at the Timmins Public Library and CM Sheilds Library. There is plenty to do at our community libraries during the March Break. Please call 705-360-2623 for more information. March 11-15: Digital Creator Make-a-Thon and March Break Activities will be taking place at the Timmins Museum: NEC. Please call the Timmins Museum at (705) 360-2617 to register. March 11-15: Kamiskotia Snow Resort March Break Activities. Please call Natalie at 705-716-2584. March 11-15: Art & Soul Creative Studio March Break Events. Please call 705-579-2182 for more information. March 11-15: Free Sponsored Swims at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the free swim from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm will be sponsored by Tim Horton’s. On Tuesday and Thursday the free swim at that same time will be sponsored by Caisse Populaire. March 11-15: City of Timmins Skating Schedules are available at www.timmins.ca March 11-15: Science Timmins March Break Activities are available for viewing at www.sciencetimmins.com March 12: Whitney Arena Free Skate sponsored by Charlie Angus MP And Gilles Bisson MPP from 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm March 12: Weekly Evening Snowshoe at Porcupine Ski Runners. This event is open to everyone. Come out for a fun evening of exploring the snowshoe trails in the dark. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight to join. Membership or day pass is required to participate. Rentals are available. See website for details. Day Passes are adult $5, senior $3, teen $2, child $1. Rentals are adult $7, senior/teen $6, child $5. March 12: Timmins Rock Fundraiser 2nd Annual Comedy Show featuring Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath. Tickets can be purchased at www.timminsrock.com. Please share and support your Timmins Rock! March 14: Archie Dillon Sportsplex Free Skate sponsored by Charlie Angus MP and Gilles Bisson MPP on Thursday, March 14, 2019 10:30 am to 12:20 pm. March 14-15: YMCA Kidproof Home Alone Course. This is a two-hour course that is an interactive, participatory program that is designed to teach children to make safe choices when they are at home alone. It is for children ages 10 to14 and the cost is $25. Payment must be made upon registration, prior to the day of the course in order to hold your child's spot. Please contact our main office to add your child to our registration list. Limited spaces available. Registration forms can be found at http://timminsymca.org/ or at the main office. March 17: Brush Strokes Timmins Event. Includes paint, brushes, 11x14 canvas, apron. Ages 3+. Please arrive by 1 pm to check in, find a seat and grab a drink. Light snacks will be available free of charge, and a cash bar will be open for drinks. Your reservation will only be held for 24 hours. If payment is not received during this time, your reservation cannot be guaranteed. 60 spots left. Register at https://www.brushstrokes-timmins.com/events/tdh_social. Neo Laser Tag will be open during the March Break with $5 laser tag and $5 access to the kid’s zone. For more information visit them at 440 Algonquin Blvd East, Unit 5, call 705-531-4824 or check out at www.neolasertag.com ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Check out Cedar Meadows. The Wildlife Tour takes place at 3 pm daily. Visit these local locations for great activities: • Kamiskotia Snow Resort— https://www.kamiskotia.com • Timmins Cinema 6— offering regular times and matinees • Porcupine Ski Runners—call 705-360-1444 for details For more great events and to submit local events visit www.timminseventscalendar.ca If you are a group or organization planning to host an event for March Break, please upload the details to www.timminseventscalendar.ca and select the “Submit” link to share with our community.
The City of Timmins is disappointed that mediation with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) was unsuccessful and that the union intends to take its members out on strike. PSAC has made claims about the cost of work clothing and premium pay eroding the wage offer of the City. Even after addressing those items in mediation, the PSAC has now decided to ask for a 12.8% wage increase. This salary request is far beyond any settlements the City has had with its other unions and is well in excess of any reasonable cost of living increases. Most importantly for travellers, the City of Timmins has plans in place and does not anticipate any significant disruptions to operations. Travellers should anticipate some delays when a picket line is formed, and are encouraged to factor that into their plans. Media Contact: Heather Duhn, Corporate Communications Coordinator 705-360-2600, ext. 2212 heather.duhn@timmins.ca ​
Do to the break to the City of Timmins forcemain on the Schumacher Highway, westbound traffic will need to be detoured. Westbound traffic will need take the following route:
Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane through the construction zone. The start of the detour will be later this morning Monday March 18, 2019.
Final preparation for the road repairs will take place on Wednesday March 20, with paving scheduled for Thursday March 21. The Environmental Service Department along with the Public Works Department is is hoping to have the highway open to traffic late Thursday evening. We are sorry for the inconvenience this detour has caused. Schumacher Highway Detour.pdf
Please be advise that Pine street south between Second and Third will be closed Wednesday March 20 from 8 AM till 4 PM. The closure is required to install the new traffic pole on the south west corner of Pine and Third We ask the public to avoid the work area. Thank you. Public Works
By-pass #5 lift station
Address: 45 Florence
Start date: March 14th, 2019
Start time: Approx. 3:30pm
End date: March 15th, 2019
End time: Approx. 12:00pm
Volume by-passed: 2291.23 m3
By-pass #3 lift station
Address: 174 Essa
Start time: Approx. 8:56pm
Volume by-passed: 388.38 m3
By-pass #2 lift station
Address: 57 Evans St.
Start time: Approx. 7:30pm
End date: March 16th, 2019
End time: Approx. 1:00am
Volume by-passed: 3456.59 m3
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.
Please be advised that there will be an In-Camera Meeting on Friday, February 8, 2019 in regards to the following item:
If you have any questions, please contact the Clerks department at 705-360-2600.
in regards to the following item: 2019 Water and Sewer Rates
From March 24 to March 29, 2019, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal.
Timmins North: Brousseau, Maclean (Jubilee to JV Bonhomme)
Schumacher: Schumacher Highway (Carium to Hwy 655)
Timmins: Algonquin Blvd (Hwy 655 to Bridge)
Mountjoy: Riverside (Shirley westerly)
From March 25 to March 29 2019, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal. Snow removal may be cancelled at any time this week without notice in order for Public Works to attend to pothole and spring drainage issues. Cancelled snow removal may not be rescheduled due to the spring melting.
Mountjoy: Gatineau, Camille South Porcupine: Helmer, Fern, Main (north of Harold), Moore (north of Harold), Legion (north of Harold)
Timmins North: Murray, Patricia, Hart, Gordon (North of Ross) Porcupine: Earl East, Gervais, Queen
Timmins South: Southern, Columbus, Montgomery, Wende, Way Timmins North of Ross: Roche, Tamarack, Hemlock, Spruce, Cedar
Timmins South: Middleton, Windsor, Kent Timmins North of Ross: Balsam, Birch, Maple, Lavigne, Conrad
No snow removal planned
The above plan or parts of the plan may be cancelled at any time with the onset of warm weather which will divert crews to other pressing maintenance activities. Public Works anticipates that this will be the final week of scheduled snow removal. The above plan or parts of the plan may also 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.
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 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM, from November 1st through April 30th Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
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
Highway sections; High density commercial sections; Main arterial routes.
A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works
Public works is planning an overnight snowplowing event starting tonight March 11at 9:30 pm, continuing into the morning of March 12.
Due to heavier than expected snowfall early this morning and continuing flurries throughout the day today. Public Works will be conducting a city wide plowing operation to clean up the city before the mild weather forecasted later this week hits.
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 today (March 11, 2019).
Snow removal operations scheduled for Monday night will be postponed and rescheduled at a later date.
We asking residents not to block or plug sidewalks and clearing their own driveways. We experience areas in the City where it’s virtually impossible to clear the sidewalks do to non-compliance to the Snow Bylaw.
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.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Public Works Department
Due to the large snow system hitting the city today causing white out conditions, combined with the warmer weather making the snow pack on streets and roads very soft, Public Works is declaring this storm a Significant Weather Event under the provisions of O. Reg 239. Significant Weather Event Declared over Friday March 1st. Crews will be out during the day to try and maintain main arterial roads until a full city wide plowing operation can be dispatched tonight.
Collection that falls on Good Friday (Friday, April 19, 2019) will be will collected on Easter Monday, April 22, 2019. Deloro Landfill and German Twp. Landfill will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019. Residential waste & recycling collection that falls on Easter Monday will be unaffected and will be collected as scheduled. Deloro Landfill will be open.
Please ensure your waste and recycling is at the curb by 7:30 am and left out if not collected by 4:00 pm as collection times may vary without notice.
You can also search items in the Waste Wizard tool to find out how to properly dispose of various materials by downloading the Timmins Recyclepedia app.
For further information, contact Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.