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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Lane restrictions have been implemented on Baseline Road, just west of Courtice Road in Courtice, due to emergency watermain break repairs. The Regional Municipality of Durham advised that these repairs are necessary and may affect both residents and businesses in the area. According to the Regional Municipality of Durham, motorists
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Ontario Mine Rescue, which operates under Workplace Safety North, has announced that the annual district competitions will return in spring 2024. According to the organization, these competitions will take place in mining communities across Ontario, including Timmins. Ontario Mine Rescue stated that teams from underground mines will participate in scenarios
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The Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives has announced that the Newcastle branch will hold a Family Board Game Day on Monday, February 19, 2024. According to the library, the event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The library states that families and friends
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The City of Oshawa has announced that street sweeping operations are scheduled for various neighbourhoods during the week of May 3 to May 9, 2025. According to the City, these maintenance activities will be carried out across multiple areas throughout the week. Residents are asked by the City to avoid
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The Municipality of Clarington has scheduled street sweeping operations to take place from May 3 to May 9, 2025. According to the municipal announcement, sweeping will be carried out on arterial and collector roads, as well as boulevards and crosswalks in several locations. The municipality stated that the work is
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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks announced on May 1, 2025, that provincial funding will be provided for upgrades and environmental monitoring at the Robb Township landfill. According to the Ministry, this funding is aimed at supporting improvements to the landfill site and continued oversight of its operations.
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The Evelyn Township Public Works Department has released an update regarding activities at the Evelyn Landfill as of May 1, 2025. The department reports that environmental monitoring is ongoing at the site, including regular sampling of groundwater and surface water. According to the Public Works Department, the monitoring is conducted
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The Town of Newmarket reports that a complete application for a zoning by-law amendment has been filed for the property at 127 JV Bonhomme Blvd. The application was received under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. According to the Town of
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A bypass involving partially treated wastewater occurred at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant in Timmins on April 29, 2025. According to a report issued by the City of Timmins, the bypass started at 12:19 p.m. and ended at 3:31 p.m. The total volume of water
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The Timmins Public Works Department has issued a flood warning based on anticipated heavy rainfall in the area. According to the department, residents in low-lying parts of Timmins are advised to take measures to protect their properties. Sandbag pickup stations are available at the Timmins Public Works Yard, located at
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The Timmins Public Library has provided information on rocks, minerals, and soils. According to the library, all rocks consist of minerals, and soils are formed from rocks and organic matter. The library also notes that the type of rock and how it was formed can be identified by its characteristics.
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The 19th annual Home, Cottage and Lifestyle Show is set to take place at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Highway 2 in Bowmanville, Ontario, from March 28 to March 30, 2025. According to details published by event organizers on the Timmins Events Calendar, the show will feature a