The City of Timmins is reviewing our waste management services to provide more convenient and equitable options for all residents. With rural landfill capacity becoming a concern, and with the transition to the new Blue Box recycling system, the City is exploring ways to improve service access while reducing landfill use. Timmins’ waste collection is currently completed in-house by municipal staff, with over 97% of residents receiving curbside collection services. Approximately 320 residents rely solely on rural landfill sites for disposal. The City is seeking feedback from residents who are currently using the German Twp., Evelyn Twp., or Thornloe Twp. Landfill Sites, on the introduction of curbside waste collection for eligible rural households. The goal is to ensure waste management services continue to meet the needs of the community. Residents can provide feedback in-person at one of the planned public open houses, or through an online survey beginning March 21, 2025 at www.timmins.ca. Public Open House 1 Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Connaught Community Centre, Connaught, ON P0N 1A0 Public Open House 2 Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Timmins Public Library (Tembec Room), 320 Second Ave, Timmins, ON P4N 1B5 Municipal staff from the City’s Environmental Services Department will be on-hand to answer questions and discuss the benefits and challenges of rural curbside waste collection. Residents will have an opportunity to provide input and complete the survey. For more information on curbside waste collection, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/waste_recycling_services/have_your_say_-_rural_curbside_waste_collection.
With warm temperatures forecasted for the end of the week, Public Works is advising residents to be prepared for a mix of slush, snow, and potholes. While work continues to clear the snow left behind by a late winter storm, Public Works is reminding residents that pushing snow from residential lots and driveways into the roadway is a violation of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. The extra snow slows down snow removal, narrows city streets, and could cause temporary ponding on road surfaces as the snow melts. The fluctuation between freezing and thawing also wreaks havoc on the roads, causing frost heaving that can damage pavement and create cracks and holes in the road surface. Provincial government standards require the City to fix a pothole within a prescribed period, depending on the size of the pothole and whether it is on a paved or unpaved road. It is important to note that the City’s obligation to fix a pothole is only triggered after we become aware of the problem. If you see a pothole, report it online by clicking on the Service Timmins quick link on the City’s website, going directly to service.timmins.ca, or by calling 705-264-1331. As temperatures climb, Public Works will continue to remove snow, clear catch basins (to help with water drainage), and fix potholes. We are asking residents to slow down when approaching road maintenance crews, use caution when navigating a work zone, and drive to spring road conditions. Learn more about the how the City is working to maintain our roads online at: www.timmins.ca/our_services/roads_and_infrastructure.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -28 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
The City of Timmins is inviting residents to provide feedback on our annual Household Hazardous and Special Waste event. Each year, the event offers residents a way to properly dispose of their household hazardous and special waste, free of charge. Hazardous materials like old paint, aerosols, single use batteries, pesticides, and more are collected at a drive-thru event set up by the City, typically in early summer. The City’s Environmental Service Dept. is looking for opportunities to improve the event, with a goal of increasing the amount of household hazardous waste that is diverted from municipal landfills. Many everyday products used around the home contain hazardous ingredients. When thrown away with regular trash, the items can release toxic chemicals into the environment, harmful gases that contribute to air pollution, and can cause risk to wildlife. It’s important that household hazardous waste is properly disposed of through special collection events or drop-off sites that can safely handle hazardous materials. The City is asking residents for their thoughts on how to make the event better, how to improve communication about hazardous waste, and what month and time of day would be best for the event. Residents can complete the survey online from March 10 to March 21, 2025. For more information on household hazardous waste and to access the survey, please visit: https://bit.ly/4ifCZ87
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, March 7, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -27 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Reduced load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers are pending. The City’s Public Works Department is currently monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions to determine when restrictions will be put in place. The restrictions, which are regulated by By-law 2006-6275, can be called into effect any time after March 1 to protect road infrastructure during the spring thaw. Drivers of commercial motor vehicles and trailers should be prepared to adhere to road restrictions on specific highways and streets within the City of Timmins in the coming weeks. By-law 2006-6275 provides a list of the applicable roads under Schedule A. Learn more about the how the City is working to maintain our roads online at https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/roads_and_infrastructure.
March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. This year’s theme is a call to #AccelerateAction towards full gender parity: equal participation and representation of all genders in areas like education, employment, and the economy. March 8 is also an opportunity for the City of Timmins to reflect on our efforts to promote gender parity for municipal employees. The City currently employs 420 individuals who identify as women. That’s over 50% representation. In Canada and Ontario, gender equality is protected through policies like the federal Employment Equity Act, the Pay Equity Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City maintains pay equity for women by evaluating and adjusting female-led positions if they fall behind their male comparators in pay. The City encourages women’s equal participation in the workplace by administering policies and benefits that help eliminate barriers for women to thrive in their careers. Maternity leave top-up is offered at 70-84% for the entire maternity leave. Parental leave top-up is also offered for most groups at 70-84%. Compassionate leave is available for all but 2 groups, which can be used to take care of immediate family members due to illness. Remote work – the City piloted a remote work program in 2024 that allows work from home for eligible positions. The policy is being further revised to allow eligible staff to work remotely when their child is ill or school is cancelled. Benefits include fertility drug and reproductive health coverage. IUD coverage was added in 2021 under corporate benefits. It was previously excluded under types of birth control. Breast prostheses and surgical bra coverage is part of the corporate benefit package. Employee sensitivity and bias training is available for all employees related to mental health awareness, accessibility standards, and diversity and inclusion. The City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy ensures equity in all areas of employment, including recruitment and opportunities for advancement. Right to Disconnect policy formally recognizes an employee’s right to separate work from personal life, helps support mental well-being, and a healthy sustainable work-life balance. The City’s Training and Development Policy encourages training and skills development with financial contributions available for accredited courses related to career and succession planning. By implementing policies and benefits that support gender parity and encourage equal participation of women in the workplace, the City of Timmins benefits from improved productivity and performance. That’s not only good for our employees, but good for the community we serve. It’s why we continue work to improve our diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Learn more about International Women’s Day at: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ Consider a career with the City of Timmins: www.timmins.ca/careers
The City of Timmins Public Works is declaring a Significant Weather Event under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239/02). Starting at 2:00 AM Wednesday March 5, 2025. Due to the winter storm warning issued by Environment Canada and modeling with the amount of snow forecasted, we are anticipating delays in the plowing of some city streets and roads along with most city sidewalks. City resources will be deployed when deemed appropriate. Environment Canada is predicting a major winter storm with snow, heavy at times, and local blowing snow expected to begin tonight and continuing through Friday before tapering off Saturday evening. Potential hazards include: • Snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm • Peak Snowfall Rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour • Northerly winds gusting to 50km/hr will resulting in blowing snow and reduced visibility Environment Canada advises residents to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Weather may also impact Timmins Transit service. Delays and/or cancellation of services may occur. Updates will be shared via the City website and social media. We also remind residents that the Winter Parking Ban is in 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 unless otherwise posted. Residents are also reminded that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property onto the road or sidewalk. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. An additional notice will be posted to declare the end of the Significant Weather Event when the municipality determines is it appropriate to do so.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1, 2025. Temperatures are expected to range between -34 and -27 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Thursday, February 27, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -30 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
The City of Timmins is inviting residents to provide feedback on a proposed location for H.O.P.E (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement), an encampment response initiative in partnership with the Cochrane District Services Board. Before City Council decides to move forward, they are asking for the public’s input to help determine which location would best serve the community. The City has identified four (4) potential locations on municipal land. The proposed plan would see modular units, similar to what is used in mining for remote camps, used to create up to 40 temporary shelter spaces. The H.O.P.E initiative would offer safe, secure shelter that addresses the immediate needs of people experiencing homelessness, while supporting the City’s efforts to manage encampments in public parks and spaces. Residents can review each location and complete a short survey online from February 24 to March 14, 2025. The survey is available in French or English, and paper copies can also be picked up at Service Timmins. The City is committed to a structured and transparent community engagement process. Focus groups and partner discussions will also be conducted with community partners, service agencies, and people with lived or living experience of homelessness. For more information on the proposed H.O.P.E. initiative and to access the survey, please visit: https://bit.ly/4hQ5j0M
The City’s Director of Cultural Services says this year’s Canada Day celebrations will be a blast! Karen Bachmann, lead for the Canada Day committee, outlined plans for a July 1 celebration that will include a large fireworks display, free family activities, and live entertainment. “Council has asked us to host Canada Day at Hollinger Park,” said Bachmann, “and I can’t think of a better location. There’s lots of room for live entertainment, artists, and activities. It’s one of the City’s great green spaces, and with any luck, we’ll have a day of sunshine and a busy splash pad. We’re inviting local groups, artisans, crafters, and food vendors to join us. This is a community celebration and we want to showcase the Timmins’ community.” City Council approved a robust budget for this year’s festivities. $100,000 has been allocated to cover the cost, and the biggest buck will be spent on fireworks. “We’re done with drones,” added Bachmann, “for this year anyway. Feedback from last year was that residents missed the boom of fireworks. We’re still sourcing an ideal launch location. We’ll also be asking professional firework and pyrotechnic companies to bid on the opportunity. We’re excited to see what’s possible.” Interested community groups, artisans, crafters and food vendors will need to register with the city to help facilitate site plans. Applications will be available at Timmins.ca beginning Monday, February 24, 2025. “Canada Day is going to be big this year,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau, “from coast to coast! Canadian pride is at an all-time high, and Timmins is ready to celebrate. We want to host an event with something for everyone, and give local groups and organizations the opportunity to participate. The countdown to July 1 has started.”
Timmins City Council has directed staff to undertake community consultation on a proposed location for H.O.P.E (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement), an encampment response initiative in partnership with the Cochrane District Services Board. If approved, the plan would designate space for modular structures as temporary housing alternatives to encampments. H.O.P.E was approved for funding in late January through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in response to increasing municipal concerns over the safety of encampments, particularly in public spaces. While $3.2 million has been approved for the project, Timmins City Council has requested that community consultation be carried out immediately to help inform site selection. The City has identified four municipally owned locations based on the following key criteria: overall size, accessibility to essential services and supports, proximity to existing municipal infrastructure, feasibility of setting up needed utilities and amenities, and the overall safety and security of residents and the surrounding community. The public will be asked to review the proposed locations and identify which site they feel would be most suitable. Public consultation will begin on Monday, February 24, 2025 until Friday, March 14, 2025. On Monday, the City will provide a summary of each feasible location, including how each site meets key criteria, online at Timmins.ca. The project webpage will include a video presentation, short survey, and feedback form. The survey will be available in both French and English, and a printed copy can be picked up at and returned to Service Timmins before March 14, 2025. The City is committed to a structured and transparent community engagement process. Focus groups and partner discussions will also be conducted with community partners, service agencies, and people with lived or living experience of homelessness. For more information on the proposed H.O.P.E. initiative, see: https://bit.ly/42ZfRGc
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -28 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Thursday, February 13, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -32 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Monday, February 17, 2025 is Family Day. The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable: Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office The Timmins Public Library and C.M. Shields Library branch Timmins Economic Development There will be no Timmins Transit bus service There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Deloro Landfill Site Reduced Hours: Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool has a FREE family swim from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. sponsored by CUPE Local 434 and 434-1 Open swim is from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -33 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, February 07, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -26 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
City Council has received the final draft of the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport 2022-2042 Airport Master Plan. The objective of the Airport Master Plan is to provide a long-term vision for the Airport that forecasts demand and activity, identifies opportunities and challenges, and recommends improvements for revenue generation and development. The plan was first initiated in 2022 and has undergone review and consultation before being presented to Council as a guiding document for future planning and investment. The Timmins Victor M. Power Airport is a key economic driver, connecting Timmins and communities in the north, including the west coast of James Bay, to the rest of Canada and the world. The Airport’s ability to meet demand directly impacts the city’s success in facilitating business and trade. Reliable air service allows local business to expand and access new markets, and helps attract investment and development to Timmins. Air passenger traffic is projected to increase 1.1% per year over the life of the plan, with the potential to see approximately 277,000 passengers traveling through the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport annually by 2041. This increase would require upgrades or changes to the Airport’s infrastructure and facilities, including regulatory requirements based directly on passenger numbers. “The airport’s operations contribute an estimated $90 million and $200 million, respectively, in gross domestic product (GDP) and total economic output to Ontario’s economy,” said Airport Manager Dave Dayment. “That only happens when the runways are open and planes are traveling in and out. You will see that number increase as the airport expands and passenger traffic grows. The Airport Master Plan makes a case for investment, from all levels of government, to support population, industry, and economic growth.” A capital investment of $120 million over the next 20 years for airside and land use improvements is recommended, organized into short-term, medium-term, and long-term priorities. In the short-term, improvements to parking, equipment optimization, and façade upgrades could be balanced with initial planning for proposed commercial development. Medium-term costs could be directed towards expansion of the terminal building, car park, and airside elements. Long-term recommendations include runway extensions, lighting improvements, and final development of commercial lands south of the airport. “Many of the recommendations would be contingent on the airport reaching key passenger and air travel milestones,” adds Dayment. “The Airport Master Plan provides a comprehensive look at where we are now and where we could go with the right strategy and investment. View the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport Master Plan online at: https://bit.ly/4hqS2vm
File No. Z-2025-01 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED CITY-INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, 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. This is a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to eliminate off-street parking requirements for any residential use located on upper floors above main floor commercial uses in the General Commercial (EA-CG) Zone of the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100. 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. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land 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 Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Please note that the rights of third parties to appeal Zoning By-law Amendment decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal have been restricted under the Planning Act. 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. Dated at the City of Timmins this 4th day of February, 2025. Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), all written submissions, documents, deputations, correspondence, emails or other communications (including name and address) provided for, or at a public meeting, public consultation, or other public process are considered part of the public record. Please note that by submitting any of this information, consent is being provided to use and disclose this information as part of the Planning process.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, February 04, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -36 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, February 03, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -28 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Friday, January 31, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -33 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Thursday, January 30, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -25 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
City Council has approved the 2025 taxation fund budget with a 3.43% increase over last year. The taxation fund budget outlines how the City will collect, spend, and invest funds to cover operating costs to maintain core services, and direct investment in capital. The taxation fund budget is the City’s portion of the full municipal budget. This total is combined with approved budgets from the City’s Agencies, Boards, and Commissions (ABCs), MPAC property assessments, and provincial education rates to arrive at the final property tax rate for 2025. Council is expected to approve the 2025 tax rates by April. 2025 Operating Budget The 2025 net operating budget is $38,758,611. The operating budget covers the cost of daily public services, such as maintenance of city roads, public transit, garbage collection, snow removal, and parks and arena maintenance. 2025 Capital Budget The 2025 net capital budget is $12,253,418, with an 18.2% increase from last year. Capital funds support the creation, repair, or replacement of municipal assets that are required to deliver daily services to the community, including infrastructure like roads. This amount does not include capital expenses related to water and wastewater, which are approved as part of the separate utilities fund budget. This year’s capital budget includes: $2.5 million for road repair through the City’s “grind and pave” program (offset with funding) $1.1 million for phase 2 of Mattagami boat launch upgrades, including lighting, parking lot expansion, furniture, and fixtures $2.5 million for the construction of a bus wash facility for Timmins Transit (offset with funding) $1.2 million for St. Jean storm repairs (partially offset with reserve funds) Capital funds are also used for Golden Manor redevelopment and Connecting Link rehabilitation, with work being completed in 2025 from Crawford St. to Porcupine Bridge. “The City’s approved portion of the municipal budget represents a balance between delivering quality core services today, and setting Timmins up for a productive and sustainable tomorrow. Council continues to direct record investments in road rehabilitation and on improving our public parks and spaces. You’ll see upgrades to the Hollinger Park concert fields, installation of a dedicated cricket pitch, and money invested back into our facilities and arenas. We are moving forward on subdivision development, with a focused strategy to build more housing capacity and plan for future growth. This is a budget that supports progress, while recognizing the immediate needs of the community, and I’m proud of the work that Administration and staff have done to help deliver a plan that works for Timmins” ~ Mayor Michelle Boileau For more information on the 2025 budget, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/finance/city_budget_2025
The City of Timmins is ready to move forward on subdivision development with $9 million in funding from the Ontario government’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. The funding helps municipalities expand critical water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure. The City was approved for the Melrose Heights subdivision expansion, an essential project to help mitigate the housing shortage in Timmins. Available municipal land will be transformed into approximately 241 residential lots. The City plans to adopt a two-phase approach, beginning with the installation of over 2,100 meters of necessary infrastructure. “The province’s funding will be directed towards the engineering, design, and construction of essential water mains, storm, and sanitary sewers,” said Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “Critical infrastructure like water supply and sewage systems are essential services that a subdivision needs to function effectively. Expansion of the Melrose Heights subdivision follows recommendations from the City’s Housing Action Plan. The plan was adopted by Council last July to address the current and future housing needs of Timmins. “Currently, the city is experiencing pressure on all levels of housing,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “By increasing the housing supply, we can support business development, improve and diversify the local economy, and plan for future growth. One of the plan’s key recommendations was to advocate for funding from upper levels of government to move subdivision development forward. I want to thank Minister Surma and the Ministry of Infrastructure for supporting critical housing-enabling infrastructure. Details on the City’s Timmins Housing Action Plan are available online at: www.timmins.ca.
The City of Timmins will begin accepting Community Improvement Plan (CIP) applications, including the Safety Improvement Grant, starting at 9:00 a.m. on February 5, 2025. The City’s Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) encourages the improvement, reuse, and restoration of land, buildings, and infrastructure through municipal incentive programs. Under the Downtown Community Improvement Plan, businesses in downtown Timmins, along sections of Riverside Drive, Schumacher, South Porcupine, and Porcupine are eligible for grant opportunities, including the Building Improvement Grant, Façade Improvement Grant, and Municipal Fee Rebate grant. All commercial, industrial, and institutional businesses within the City of Timmins are eligible for the Safety Improvement Grant, which provides a one-time grant opportunity for up to 75% of costs, to a maximum of $7,500, to cover the purchase of security measures for the business property. In 2024, the City received 51 grant applications and provided $257,454 towards 42 approved projects across all available funding programs. Currently, the City has $130,000 reserved for CIP projects through the City’s portion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). Applications are processed as they are received. It’s important to note that applications are only considered approved once due diligence checks have been completed and a funding agreement with the City is in place. No project should proceed before the funding agreement is confirmed. Due diligence checks include a fire safety inspection from the Fire Department, compliance with the Enforcement Services department, and verification that the property’s tax and utility (water and sewer) payments are up to date. Taxes and utility (water and sewer) for the property need to be in good standing, even if the applicant is a tenant and not the property owner. Interested applicants can fill out the Downtown CIP application form and submit directly to the City’s Community Development Planner by email or in-person at City Hall. To access the form and for more information on the available funding programs available, visit: www.timmins.ca.
An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -27 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
The City of Timmins would like to advise that an extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Monday, January 27, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -34 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
The City of Timmins is issuing an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, January 23, 2025. Temperature is expected to drop to -39 overnight inclusive of wind chill. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin. People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.