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 of Timmins has rescheduled street sweeping planned for the day shift on William Avenue on Monday, June 8, to a later date. The change is part of the city’s street-sweeping schedule adjustments for the week of June 7, which can affect when crews arrive in specific areas.
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Two Timmins residents have been charged after a serious assault reported at Hollinger Park on the evening of June 5, with the victim taken to Timmins and District Hospital for treatment, according to the Timmins Police Service. Police said the assault was reported at about 5:49 p.m. and
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Timmins police are investigating a sudden death reported the evening of Friday, June 5, in the area of Algonquin Boulevard East. Police said a post-mortem examination was being conducted June 8 as part of the investigation. The update provides the latest available information about an incident in Timmins, including what
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Timmins will hold its annual Household Hazardous and Special Waste Event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with a free drop-off for items such as paint, pesticides, batteries and propane tanks from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spruce Snow Dump. The one-day event accepts household hazardous and
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Water infrastructure maintenance is scheduled for Ruth Street in South Porcupine between Highway 101 E and Division Street on June 9, and the City of Timmins says homeowners and businesses in the area may have short-term water pressure loss or an interruption in service between 9 a.m. and 1
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Timmins police said they are investigating a sudden death near 562 Algonquin Boulevard East and asked the public to avoid the area as of June 5. The police notice does not say how long people should stay away, but it states there is no public safety concern related to the
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Seasonal reduced-load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers will be lifted as of 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, on applicable roads in Timmins, according to the City of Timmins. Reduced-load restrictions will remain in effect on Langmuir Road and Connaught Road until further notice. The city says
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The Timmins Fire Department has imposed a city-wide fire ban effective immediately, citing a lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions. For Timmins residents, the ban means outdoor burning is not allowed anywhere within city limits until further notice, and previously issued burning permits are suspended. The fire department said
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The Timmins Fire Department has issued a city-wide fire ban effective immediately due to a lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions. The ban affects residents across Timmins because it prohibits open-air burning and other outdoor fires that can spread quickly in dry weather. The fire department said the restrictions
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Timmins police say they seized fentanyl, other drugs and $43,468 in cash after executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the Borden Avenue area on June 2. Police say three Timmins residents were arrested and charged. According to the Timmins Police Service, all
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The City of Timmins has rescheduled night street sweeping on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue from Wednesday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The change affects residents and drivers who use those streets, as night sweeping can involve temporary disruptions such as roadside parking restrictions and street-cleaning
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Overnight street sweeping in Timmins scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 has been postponed on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue, with those streets now set to be swept on Monday, June 9, 2026, according to City of Timmins Public Works. The change affects residents on those streets who may