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 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
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The City of Timmins has announced that it is preparing emergency accommodations for the first group of evacuees arriving from Kashechewan First Nation. According to a statement from city officials, these evacuees are expected to arrive in Timmins this afternoon. "The organization of emergency accommodations in the City of
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The Timmins Police Service advised on Thursday of a significant police presence in the area of Sterling Avenue West and Mountjoy Street South in Timmins. According to police, officers attended the neighbourhood in response to an ongoing situation. The Timmins Police Service requested that the public avoid the immediate area
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Durham Regional Police have reported that Kerry Lyn, a 42-year-old woman, has been missing since June 1, 2024, when she was last seen in Bowmanville. According to police, Lyn's whereabouts remain unknown as of the latest update. Police are conducting a missing persons investigation and have asked for
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The City of Toronto has announced the start of its annual spring community cleanup. According to the city, the campaign runs from April 21 to April 24 and encourages residents, schools, and community groups to remove litter from public areas. The city states that targeted locations include parks, ravines, and
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The Municipality of Clarington has issued a notice that snow removal will occur during the week of April 14, 2025. Municipal crews are scheduled to clear roads and sidewalks. According to the municipality, the purpose of these operations is to support public safety and accessibility. This notice was released by
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The City of Timmins announced that curbside bulk item collection will be available in spring and fall beginning in 2025. This service will be offered to households within the municipal waste collection area, according to the City. The City of Timmins outlines that eligible items include large household items such