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The Smooth Rock Falls Fire Department has issued a fire safety advisory for the holiday season. Residents are encouraged to take several precautions to ensure their safety and prevent fire-related incidents. The advisory emphasizes the importance of checking smoke alarms to confirm they are in working order. Residents are also
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Timmins Transit will introduce a new electronic fare collection system, "Pay YOUR Way," starting January 6, 2025. This system will enable passengers to pay for transit services using smartphones or reloadable fare cards. New electronic fare boxes will be installed on all buses and vans to support this
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Residents of Smooth Rock Falls are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the town's Telmatik notification system. According to a statement from the town administration, the issues include repeated calls or texts, or in some cases, no notifications being received at all. The town is actively working to address
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has added six electric buses to its fleet as part of the E-Mission Zero program. This initiative is aimed at achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2037 through a sustainable network of vehicles, infrastructure, and facilities. The introduction of these electric buses is a step in
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The Government of Canada has released early estimates indicating that the country's greenhouse gas emissions for 2023 have decreased to 694 megatonnes. This represents a reduction of 6 megatonnes from the previous year, comparable to taking over 1.8 million cars off the road for a year. These
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City crews in Timmins have completed the cleanup of abandoned encampments at Hollinger Park and a laneway behind Spruce St. S. This operation was conducted by the City’s Enforcement Services and Public Works departments. The cleanup addressed waste and sanitation concerns that had developed at these sites over the
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On December 17, 2024, the Timmins Police Service announced the arrest of Chadeem Bailey, aged 34, in connection with a weapons incident that took place on Third Avenue in Timmins, Ontario, on December 13, 2024. According to the police, the incident involved a physical altercation between two groups, which escalated
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The Timmins Police Service has reopened the area around Balsam Street and Fifth Avenue in Timmins following a recent weapons investigation. The closure was initially implemented to ensure public safety while the investigation was conducted. According to the Timmins Police Service, the investigation is still ongoing, and no additional updates
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Early this morning, at approximately 5:42 AM, the Timmins Police Service responded to a report concerning a possible weapons-related incident in the Cedar North and Fifth Avenue area of Timmins. This information was provided by the Timmins Police Service. Following the report, there was a significant police presence in
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A Special Council meeting is scheduled to take place in Cochrane, Ontario. The meeting will occur on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at 6 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers located at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario. This meeting has been called under section 9 of the
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The Ontario government is set to invest over $75 million in the rehabilitation of 10 dams across the province. This initiative aims to extend the lifespan of these structures, ensuring the safety and functionality of the dams for up to 100 years. The construction projects are scheduled to occur over
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The Ontario government has released the list of the most popular baby names for 2023, with Olivia and Noah leading the rankings. Olivia has been the top choice for baby girls for the 15th year in a row, while Noah has emerged as the most popular name for baby boys.