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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Timmins police reminded off-road vehicle riders on May 7 that ORVs are only allowed on designated city roads under the City of Timmins ORV bylaw, and that violations can lead to towing and fines of up to $1,000. Police issued the reminder after what they said was an
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A planned water shutdown attempt on Thursday, May 7, 2026 could briefly interrupt water service or lower water pressure for some properties on Highway 101 E in South Porcupine, according to the City of Timmins. The work is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Highway
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The Evelyn Township Landfill will remain closed until May 11, when it will be reassessed, according to a May 4 notice from the City of Timmins’ Environmental Services Department. The city said excessive snow accumulation has made access to the site “unsafe and impractical.” The city said it will provide
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The City of Timmins will run a Property Standards Blitz from May 11 to May 29, with Enforcement Services checking exterior property conditions such as garbage and pet waste, overgrown grass or trees, and whether vacant buildings are secured. The blitz coincides with a limited-time waste drop-off offer
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The speed limit on Timmins’ Highway 67/Municipal Road returned to 80 km/h on May 1, 2026, after asphalt repairs were completed, the City of Timmins says. The change ends a temporary speed reduction that had been in place on part of the road during work on deteriorating asphalt.
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The Traveling Milburys are scheduled to perform Friday, May 8, 2026, in Timmins at the William Dawson Theatre, with the show listed as running from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are listed at $50. The date, time, and ticket details come from a Tourism Timmins event listing, which also
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The Evelyn Township Landfill in Timmins will remain closed because excessive snow accumulation has made access to the site unsafe and impractical, according to the city. Timmins officials said the site will be reassessed on Monday, May 4, 2026. The closure affects residents who use the landfill for waste disposal,
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Flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast on Sunday, May 3, in honour of Ontario Police Memorial Day, the City of Timmins says. The day is connected to the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation’s Ceremony of Remembrance, which recognizes Ontario police officers
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Timmins city council will hold a public meeting Friday, May 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. in council chambers at 220 Algonquin Blvd. East to hear comments on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for 324 Feldman Rd. The change would rezone the property to allow Highway Commercial uses and permit
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Construction on Ice Chest Lake Road in Timmins is scheduled for June through September, after Timmins city council awarded a contract to GIP Interpaving Ltd. in September 2025, the city says. The work is aimed at reducing flooding and high-water problems that can lead to water overtopping the road,
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Jaguar Drive North in Timmins was closed to through traffic on April 29 after a culvert washout about 1.25 kilometres north of Riverside Drive. The closure affects anyone travelling on Jaguar Drive North beyond Riverside Drive, including residents and others trying to reach homes and properties in the area.
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The City of Timmins will lower flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings to half-mast on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to mark Canada’s National Day of Mourning, also known as Workers’ Day of Mourning. The National Day of Mourning is observed in memory of people who