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 Council has approved the 2025 taxation fund budget, which includes a 3.43% increase from the previous year. This budget is designed to manage the collection, spending, and investment of funds necessary for operating costs and capital projects. The taxation fund budget is a component of the City&
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The Ontario government has allocated $9,198,000 for water infrastructure improvements in Timmins. This funding is intended to facilitate the construction of up to 200 new homes in the area. The investment is part of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which provides a total of $325 million to support
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An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Northeast Ontario, effective Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Local authorities report that temperatures are expected to drop to -27 degrees Celsius overnight, factoring in wind chill. Health officials caution that exposure to these conditions can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are
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The City of Timmins will receive $9 million from the Ontario government’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund to support the expansion of the Melrose Heights subdivision. This funding will facilitate the creation of approximately 257 residential lots. The project is planned in two phases, beginning with the installation of over
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The Timmins Rock will compete against the Sudbury Cubs in an upcoming hockey match at the McIntyre Arena in Timmins, Ontario. This game is a part of the local hockey schedule and holds significance for the community, showcasing the region's enthusiasm for the sport. Scheduled to take place
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The TMHA Rep League Hockey Tournament for U7 and U9 teams will take place from January 31 to February 2, 2025, in Timmins. This event is organized by the Timmins Minor Hockey Association and will feature young athletes demonstrating their hockey skills. The tournament provides an opportunity for participants to
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The City of Timmins will begin accepting applications for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grants, including the Safety Improvement Grant, starting at 9:00 a.m. on February 5, 2025. The CIP is designed to support the enhancement, reuse, and restoration of land, buildings, and infrastructure through municipal incentive programs.
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The Timmins Police Service is requesting assistance from the public in locating a missing person named April. She has been reported missing, and the police are seeking any information that could aid in finding her. Details about April's disappearance have not been disclosed, but the police urge anyone
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced that there will be changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of January 25, 2025. This adjustment is due to a city-wide snow plowing event. Residents in South Porcupine should note that snow removal will not occur on Monday, January
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The City of Timmins' Environmental Services Department has announced an emergency watermain repair affecting the area around the McIntyre Community Centre. The repair work is taking place on Father Costello Dr. from Vipond to McIntyre Rd., extending down McIntyre. The repair began immediately and is expected to continue until
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The Timmins Police Service has alerted the public to a scam involving fraudsters who falsely claim that individuals owe money to the government or other agencies. According to the police, these scammers use aggressive tactics, including threats of arrest, charges, or fines, to coerce victims into making immediate payments. Residents
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has announced that a city-wide snow plowing operation will commence on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, starting at 12:01 am. The operation is expected to continue throughout the day and may extend into the evening. The snow plowing will cover city streets, rural