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 Timmins City Council has approved the use of a municipal property on Pine Street South for the development of a temporary shelter. This initiative is part of a collaboration with the Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) under the H.O.P.E. (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement) program. The
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Timmins' Public Works Department has officially declared a Significant Weather Event starting at 6:00 PM on March 19, 2025. This decision follows a winter storm warning issued by Environment Canada, due to expectations of substantial snow accumulation. In anticipation of challenging conditions, delays are expected in clearing roads
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced a change to the snow removal schedule due to a Significant Weather Event. The initial schedule, which was planned from March 15 to March 21, 2025, has been postponed. Residents are expected to receive new dates for snow removal next week, according
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The City of Timmins Public Works has issued a Significant Weather Event notice starting at 6:00 PM on March 19, 2025, due to an impending winter storm. This declaration follows the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways as prescribed by O.Reg 239/02. According to Environment Canada'
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The Timmins Rock will compete against the Soo Eagles in the second game of the quarter-final series. Hockey enthusiasts in Timmins and across Northeast Ontario are preparing for an exhilarating match as both teams vie for a chance to advance further in the playoffs. The game is set to occur
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The Timmins Rock recently faced the Soo Eagles in a quarter-final game held in Timmins. This event is part of a series of hockey matches drawing significant interest from the local community. The game, which was attended by local hockey enthusiasts, highlights the area's ongoing engagement with the
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Timmins is preparing for an expected increase in population, employment, and housing over the next 25 years. To address this, the City of Timmins, in collaboration with Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. and J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd., has initiated a Growth Management Study. This study aims to create
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During the St. Patrick's Day weekend, three drivers were arrested in Timmins for impaired driving, as reported by the Timmins Police Service. These arrests occurred during two separate events: two drivers were detained on Friday night as part of a RIDE program, while a third driver was apprehended
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The NOHA Tournament of Champions is scheduled to take place in Timmins this March and April, featuring Northern Ontario hockey teams in intense competition. Teams will compete in the AA and A categories, providing a stage for athletes to showcase their talents. The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) notes that
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Beginning Friday, March 21, 2025, roads in Timmins will be subject to reduced load restrictions to protect them during the spring thaw. The City of Timmins has announced that these restrictions, governed by By-law 2006-6275, will affect specific highways and streets. The restrictions are intended to preserve road conditions by
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The City of Timmins has announced a sanitary sewer overflow that occurred at Station 2, situated at 57 Evans. The overflow event began on March 15, 2025, at 4:48 PM and ended at 11:05 PM the same evening. The total volume of the overflow was reported to be
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A watermain repair is underway on William Avenue in Timmins, stretching from Moore to Main Streets. Initiated by the City of Timmins' Environmental Services Department, the repair began on March 16, 2025, and is causing temporary water pressure drops and discoloured water in the vicinity. These conditions are expected