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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According to the Timmins Police Service, a serious assault took place in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 8, 2024, near the intersection of Third Avenue and Cedar Street South in Timmins. The police have requested assistance from the public for any video footage that might show the incident
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Durham Regional Police have requested assistance in locating 13-year-old Elize Nicastro, who has been reported missing in Oshawa. According to Durham Regional Police, Elize Nicastro was last seen on June 10, 2024, at around 7:30 p.m. near Harmony Road North and Copperfield Drive in Oshawa. Police describe her
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The Municipality of Clarington has stated it has received complete applications for an official plan amendment and a zoning by-law amendment for 1180 Government Road South in Bowmanville. According to the municipal notice, the subject land is described as Part Lot 35, Concession 1, in the former Township of Darlington.
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An event called Buzzfest will be held at the Northern College Apiary in South Porcupine on Saturday, May 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. According to the event organizers, Buzzfest will include hive tours, demonstrations about bees, and a chance for attendees to observe beekeeping
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The Municipality of Clarington announced that flags at municipal buildings in Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, and Orono will be flown at half-mast on April 28, 2025. This action is to mark the National Day of Mourning, according to the municipality's statement.
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The Bowmanville Lions Club has announced its annual Sportsman Show will be held from February 17 to 19, 2023, at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville. Event organizers state that the show will include exhibitors focused on hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. According to the organizers, proceeds from
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The City of Timmins reported a bypass event at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant on April 18, 2025. According to the City, the bypass took place from 7:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and involved 10,000 cubic metres of flow being discharged through the plant
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According to the Timmins Police Service, officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Monday, November 27, 2023. The collision took place at the intersection of Algonquin Boulevard and Brunette Road in Timmins. Police reported that one person was arrested at the scene for impaired operation. No information about injuries
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An overflow of untreated wastewater occurred at the Whitney/Tisdale Pump Station in Whitby on April 18, 2025. According to the Regional Municipality of Durham, the incident took place at approximately 5:30 a.m. at 123 Lakefront Avenue and was identified during routine monitoring at the facility. The Regional
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A 31-year-old man was arrested in Timmins following an incident that led to a traffic advisory on Thursday afternoon, according to a statement from Timmins Police. The police reported that officers responded to the incident, which temporarily affected local traffic. Specific details regarding the nature of the incident, including the
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced it will conduct a property standards blitz during May. According to the Municipality, the blitz is intended to review properties for compliance with local by-laws throughout the month. Municipal officials stated that properties not following these by-laws may face enforcement actions. The Municipality has
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The City of Timmins has announced that the Timmins Comedy Festival is scheduled to take place from February 27 to March 1, 2025. According to the city’s official announcement, the festival will include performances by both local and national comedic acts. Additional details about the event have not been