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 Public Works Department has announced that a city-wide snow plowing operation will commence on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, starting at 12:01 am. This operation is expected to continue throughout the day and may extend into the evening hours. Residents are advised to be aware of
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The Timmins Public Library will host a Family Literacy Day event on Monday, January 27, with the theme 'Learn to be Green, Together'. The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at two locations: the Timmins Public Library at 320 Second Ave and the
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of January 11, 2025. This adjustment is due to a city-wide snow plowing event planned for that week. Residents in Timmins North should be aware that snow removal services will not be available
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The Public Works Department has released the schedule for snow removal in Timmins for the week of January 11 to January 17, 2025. Operations will occur both at night and during the day across various city areas. Night Time Operations (9:00 pm to 7:00 am): * January 12: Timmins
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The U18 Provincial Curling Championship is scheduled to occur in Timmins, featuring young curlers from various parts of the province. This weekend event will highlight the participants' skills as they vie for the provincial title, showcasing their precision and strategic prowess on the ice. Organized by Tourism Timmins, the
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The Timmins Police Service has completed its Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program for December 2024. During this initiative, officers checked 670 vehicles. The program involved 181 Approved Screening Device demands. As a result, five drivers received three-day suspensions for having a Blood Alcohol Concentration over 50 mg per
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating Nevaeh S., who has been reported missing. Nevaeh was last seen in the Timmins area, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. The police have provided a contact number for tips or information related to Nevaeh'
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The Timmins Police Service is requesting assistance from the public in locating a missing person named Dean. Dean was last seen in the Timmins area, and the circumstances of his disappearance are currently under investigation. The police are urging anyone with information that could help in locating Dean to come
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The Timmins Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating Chloe L., who has been reported missing. Specific details about Chloe's last known whereabouts or a physical description have not been disclosed by the police. Residents in Timmins and the surrounding Northeast Ontario area are encouraged to provide
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The Timmins Rock will compete against the Powassan Voodoos in an upcoming hockey game at the McIntyre Arena in Timmins, Ontario. This event is part of the local hockey season, offering an opportunity for fans to enjoy a competitive match. The game is scheduled for [insert date and time here]
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The City of Timmins has issued an extreme cold weather alert for January 8, 2025. Temperatures are forecasted to drop to -36 degrees Celsius, including wind chill, according to city officials. Residents are advised to take precautions against the cold, which can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. Recommendations include avoiding
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The Timmins Fire Department has announced plans to conduct ice water rescue training on Pearl Lake during the week of January 13, 2025. This training is part of the department's routine preparedness activities. Barricades have been installed around areas of open water on Pearl Lake as of January