Cochrane Observer covers all of Ontario's Northeast, including Timmins. We have regular updates on town council, transit, health, and crime from in and around Timmins. See all our Timmins stories below.
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has announced planned disruptions in snow removal operations for the week of March 2, 2025. These disruptions are due to a significant weather event affecting the area. On March 5, 2025, snow removal activities will be impacted on several streets across the region.
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The Timmins Police Service has reminded drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) of the requirement to use the right lane while traveling through the city. This regulation applies to the journey along Highway 101, stretching from Porcupine to beyond the Canadian Tire at Highway 101 West. This reminder aims to
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The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department announced an emergency watermain break affecting College Street and University Street, between Jubilee Street West and Westmount Boulevard. The disruption is scheduled for March 3, 2025, from 10 am to 10 pm. Residents and businesses in the affected area are advised that they
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The City of Timmins Public Works has declared a Significant Weather Event, which is set to commence at 2:00 AM on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This declaration is in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239/02). The decision follows a winter storm warning
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The City of Timmins Public Works has issued a declaration of a Significant Weather Event starting at 2:00 AM on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This decision is based on a winter storm warning issued by Environment Canada, which forecasts heavy snowfall in the region. Due to the anticipated weather
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An individual has been arrested by the Timmins Police Service in connection with a recent vehicle break-in and theft. The arrest of 36-year-old Ryan Stoney took place on February 27th, 2025, during a routine police patrol. The officer observed suspicious activity, prompting an intervention, during which the suspect attempted to
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The City of Timmins Public Works department has issued a notice regarding changes to the snow removal schedule for the week beginning March 2, 2025. The adjustments impact certain areas within Timmins and Schumacher. On the evening of Monday, March 3, 2025, snow removal operations originally planned along Riverside in
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Snow removal operations in Timmins will see changes during the week commencing March 2, 2025. The City of Timmins Public Works department has announced that due to operational issues, adjustments will be made to the usual schedule. On Monday, March 3, 2025, snow removal expected in the Schumacher area, specifically
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The Timmins local government has announced that the Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool will be closed on Monday, March 17, 2025. This closure is planned to enable the installation of accessibility door openers to improve access to the change rooms from the pool deck. The pool will reopen for regular public
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The Public Works Department of Timmins has released the schedule for night-time snow removal, slated to occur from March 2 to March 6, 2025. Operations will be conducted from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am each night, focusing on designated routes and thoroughfares. Scheduled Night-time Snow Removal * March 2,
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The Northeast of Ontario is under an extreme cold weather alert from Friday, February 28, through Saturday, March 1, 2025. Issued by the Timmins local government, this alert forecasts temperatures between -34°C and -27°C, taking into account wind chill effects. Health authorities caution that such low temperatures pose
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Northern College is open for Fall 2025 program applications. Prospective students can visit the college’s Admissions page for guidelines on applying and important deadlines. Applications should be submitted through the Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS), as specified by the college.