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This afternoon, the Timmins Police Service responded to a weapons call at the Timmins Public Library and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) office. The CMHA received information indicating that an individual was reportedly seen with a firearm outside of the building. Officers conducted a thorough search of the area.
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On the evening of August 15, 2024, between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM, an incident occurred in the downtown area of Timmins. Two unidentified males approached several individuals, demanding their money and cell phones. One of the suspects brandished a large knife, but the victims were able to
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Mayor Michelle Boileau and senior municipal staff from Timmins will attend the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa from August 18 to 21, 2024. They plan to request increased provincial funding for infrastructure projects. The delegation will present Timmins' Housing Action Plan, discuss the need for
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The mayors of Greater Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Thunder Bay, and Sault Ste. Marie have endorsed the 'Solve the Crisis' campaign initiated by Ontario's Big City Mayors. They are urging the Government of Ontario to adopt the campaign's recommended actions to address the homelessness
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The Ontario government announced that starting in January 2025, child care fees for children under six in the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) programs will be capped at $22 per day. This measure is expected to save families nearly $300 million in 2025. Since signing an agreement with
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The Cedar St. South parking lot in Timmins will be closed on Monday, August 19, 2024, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The closure is to allow for emergency storm sewer repairs. The affected area is on the east side of Cedar St. South, between Algonquin Blvd. East
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The town of Smooth Rock Falls has initiated a two-year pilot project allowing residents in residential areas to keep backyard chickens. Under the program, residents can have a maximum of four chickens at any one time. The project aims to assess the viability of backyard chicken coops and make necessary
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A public hearing will be held on August 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, to discuss a minor variance application for 151 Silver Queen Lake Road North. The application seeks to reduce the front yard depth setback, interior side yard width setback,
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced the closure of Vimy Ridge Road. The closure is scheduled to begin on August 14, 2024, and will remain in effect until further notice. The closure is due to necessary road maintenance work. Residents and travelers are advised to plan their routes accordingly
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The Committee of Adjustment for the Town of Cochrane will hold a public hearing on August 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario. The hearing will address a minor variance application for the property at 885 Highway 652. The application seeks to
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A public hearing will be held on August 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall in Cochrane to discuss a minor variance application. The application seeks to permit an Additional Residential Unit (ARU) within a detached accessory building at 1141 Concession 2&3, Glackmeyer Township.
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A 2019 Grey RAM Rebel with black rims and decals reading '705 REBEL' has been reported stolen. The vehicle was last seen parked across from the McIntyre Arena. Residents who have seen the vehicle are urged to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201.