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 Government of Ontario announced on September 15, 2025, that construction of a 982-metre rail bypass in North Bay is complete. The province says this bypass is part of its work to restore Northlander passenger rail service linking Toronto, Timmins, and Cochrane. According to the province, the new rail section
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The Timmins Rock are scheduled to play the Blind River Beavers on Friday, October 4, 2024, at McIntyre Arena in Timmins, according to event information from Tourism Timmins. The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM and is planned to end at 10:00 PM, as listed on
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Two fires occurred on Third Avenue in Timmins on September 12 and 13, resulting in significant damage to two local businesses. Both fires are considered suspicious, according to the Timmins Police Service, which is conducting the investigation. The police report that the first fire was reported at approximately 3:00
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The Timmins Police Service announced that its Emergency Response Team will conduct a training exercise on Friday, September 12, 2025, in the area of MacLean Drive between Victoria Street and Laforest Road. Residents and motorists can expect to see a heavy police presence in this area for extended periods during
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The Ontario government has announced that Prochain niveau! skilled trades job fairs will return this fall, with events scheduled in 12 communities between September 17 and December 12, 2025. The job fair in Timmins is set for October 15 and 16, while Sudbury will host its event on October 8
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The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development announced that Level Up! skilled trades career fairs will take place in Timmins on October 15 and 16, 2025. According to the ministry, these events are designed to introduce students in grades 7 to 12, along with parents and jobseekers,
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A 36-year-old woman who had previously been reported missing in Timmins has been located, according to the Timmins Police Service. Police stated that the missing person report was first received on September 8, 2025, and now consider the incident resolved with no further police action required. The Timmins Police Service
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The Timmins Police Service announced that Melanie, a 42-year-old woman who was reported missing in Timmins on September 8, 2025, has been located and her well-being confirmed. Police stated that the matter is considered closed and no further police action is required. According to the announcement, the Timmins Police Service
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A multi-day music festival is scheduled from September 13 to September 20, 2025, at various locations in Timmins, according to Tourism Timmins. The Heart of Gold Fest full festival pass is priced at $120, as listed on the event page. The festival is promoted by Tourism Timmins as returning for
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Timmins Police Service has charged two local residents in connection with a cheque fraud investigation in the downtown area. Police reported that on August 21, 2025, two individuals approached a person outside a bank on Pine Street South and asked for help cashing a cheque in exchange for a small
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A free outdoor concert featuring Rosewood Ave is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Timmins Museum, according to Tourism Timmins. The event is open to the public with no charge for admission. Residents planning to attend are advised by Tourism Timmins to bring
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The Timmins Rock are hosting a Canadian Hockey League exhibition game at McIntyre Arena in Timmins on Tuesday, September 3, 2025, according to Tourism Timmins. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. and will feature the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League and the Huskies