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 is inviting local residents to provide feedback on proposed locations for a new initiative aimed at addressing homelessness. This initiative, known as H.O.P.E (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement), is in collaboration with the Cochrane District Services Board. It focuses on establishing modular units
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has scheduled a city-wide snow plowing operation for early Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The operation will commence at 12:01 a.m. and is expected to last throughout the day, possibly continuing into the evening. The plowing efforts will cover all city streets,
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Residents in Timmins and Schumacher are notified of an upcoming maintenance operation on the outer water pumping stations. The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department will commence this work starting February 25, 2025. The affected areas during the maintenance include Algonquin Blvd. East from Hwy. 655 to Carium Rd. in
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Timmins, ON – The City of Timmins Public Works has announced that there will be a disruption to the snow removal schedule during the week of February 24, 2025. This change is due to a city-wide plowing event aimed at managing the anticipated heavy snowfall. Residents may experience delays in the
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Snowmobilers in Northeast Ontario are invited to the Ride and Dine event at Mount Jamieson Resort on February 19, 2025. Hosted by Tourism Timmins, this event offers a scenic evening ride concluding with a meal at the resort. The event is open to participants of all skill levels, and the
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The Timmins Police Service has reported the theft of a quilt from the Timmins Museum National Exhibition Centre. The theft occurred on February 18, 2025. According to the police, the quilt was taken from a wall display. The police are asking for the public's help in recovering this
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The City of Timmins has released the schedule for upcoming snow removal operations that will take place from February 22 to March 1, 2025. These operations include both night-time and daytime efforts scheduled across various locations. Night-time Operations: Commencing at 9:00 pm and continuing until 7:00 am, snow
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The South Porcupine area of Timmins is experiencing an emergency watermain break as of February 21, 2025. This incident affects residents on Tisdale Ave. between Dunn Ave. and Langmuir Rd., Smith Ave. from Leighton St. to Tisdale St., and Allan St. from Smith Ave. The City of Timmins Environmental Services
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The City of Timmins Public Works has rescheduled snow removal operations initially planned for the week of February 15, 2025, to February 21, 2025. This change impacts specific areas within South Porcupine/Porcupine, including Dixon, Coott, Haileybury, Carlos, Mildred, and Krznaric. City officials have stated that the rescheduling is due
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An emergency watermain break has been reported in South Porcupine, affecting the areas of Tisdale Ave. from Dunn Ave. to Langmuir Rd., Smith Ave. from Leighton St. to Tisdale St., and Allan St. from Smith Ave. to Mahon Lane. Repair work is scheduled for February 20-21, 2025. During this time,
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The City of Timmins has scheduled emergency watermain repairs to take place on February 20, 2025, affecting areas in Timmins and Porcupine. The work is set to occur from 8 AM to 8 PM. Residents and businesses in these locations are advised to anticipate potential colored water and reduced water
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The city of Timmins plans to host Canada Day celebrations on July 1 at Hollinger Park. Karen Bachmann, Director of Cultural Services and leader of the Canada Day committee, detailed that the event will include fireworks, family activities, and live entertainment. Hollinger Park has been selected for its capacity to