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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Timmins local government officials report an ongoing overflow at the Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #1 on Goldrush Street in the northeast area of the city. According to their announcement, the overflow began on April 14, 2025, at around 2:50 p.m. and remains in progress with no estimated conclusion. Officials
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The City of Timmins Public Works is modifying its planned snow removal schedule during the week of April 14, 2025. According to a notice issued by the department, the shift follows an assessment showing that melting snow and recent rainfall have changed conditions on multiple roads. Officials state that certain
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Timmins Transit will offer free bus rides on Tuesday, April 22, in celebration of Earth Day. This initiative encourages the use of public transportation as a more sustainable travel option. The event spans the entire day, allowing residents to board any Timmins transit bus route without charge. Timmins Transit has
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Timmins Residents Advised on Water Management at Mattagami Plant In response to increased water levels entering the sewer system, the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant in Timmins is addressing potential overflow issues. During heavy precipitation events, such as spring melts, the capacity of the wastewater system may be surpassed. The
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The Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2, located at 57 Evans Street, is currently experiencing an ongoing overflow incident as of April 14, 2025. The incident began at 12:41 pm, and as of now, remains unresolved with the volume of water bypassed yet to be determined. This overflow situation has arisen
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On April 22, 2025, Timmins Transit is offering free bus rides as part of Earth Day celebrations. This initiative is aimed at promoting the use of public transportation to help support environmental sustainability. The free rides will be available to all residents throughout the day on Timmins Transit services. Officials
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Residents in Timmins and the surrounding Northeast are invited to take part in the 40th annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday, May 25, 2025. According to an official release issued by the City of Timmins, this event will be held at Gillies Lake and is linked to
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Timmins will adjust its municipal service schedules during the Easter holiday weekend from April 18 to April 21, 2025. The adjustments include temporary closures and service modifications. Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will remain closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, reopening after the holiday weekend. The Timmins
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking assistance from the public to locate a missing person named Alicia. They have reported Alicia as missing and are appealing for any information that might help determine her whereabouts. The police have stated that Alicia was last seen in the local area, and there
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The Public Works Department in Timmins has scheduled snow removal operations for the week of April 13 to April 17, 2025. These operations are intended to keep roads clear following recent snowfall. Night-Time Snow Removal (9:00 pm to 7:00 am): * April 13: Crews will focus on street widenings
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The McIntyre Community Centre in Timmins has been officially designated as a property of cultural heritage value or interest by local authorities. This designation recognizes the centre's historical significance, particularly its connections to several notable NHL players, including the Mahovlich brothers, Bill Barilko, Paul Harrison, Allan Stanley, Dean
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An additional $100,000 has been allocated by Timmins City Council to the Safety Improvement Grant. This funding is part of the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP), aimed at aiding commercial, industrial, and institutional businesses in bolstering security measures across their properties. The grant covers up to 75% of costs