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 has announced a Significant Weather Event commencing at 12:01 AM on March 31, 2025. This declaration, made in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239/02), is in response to a winter storm warning issued by Environment Canada.
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The City of Timmins has declared a significant weather event effective from 12:01 AM on March 31, 2025. This action follows a winter storm warning issued by Environment Canada, which predicts substantial snowfall that could disrupt transportation and maintenance services in the area. The declaration is made according to
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced a change in the snow removal schedule for the week of March 31, 2025. This decision affects specific areas in Timmins West, including Shirley, Park, Power, and Joseph streets, where snow removal will not occur as initially planned. According to the City
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has announced a city-wide snow plowing operation set to begin on Monday, March 31, 2025, starting at 12:01 a.m. According to information provided by the department, this operation is anticipated to continue throughout the entire day and may extend into the
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The Public Works Department will conduct nighttime snow removal operations in Timmins from March 30 to April 3, 2025. These operations are set to take place between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in designated areas. Nighttime Operating Schedule * Sunday, March 30: Operations in Timmins West, covering
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Timmins Transit is reinstating half-hour service on its routes 31 and 32 starting on March 31. According to an announcement by Timmins Transit, these routes will operate in the northern and southern regions of Timmins from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, providing more frequent
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced a modification in the snow removal schedule for the week of March 22 through March 28, 2025. Due to reported mechanical issues, certain areas will experience delays in snow clearance and have been rescheduled for Monday, March 31, 2025. Affected areas specifically
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The Timmins Police Service reported the arrest of two impaired drivers on March 21, 2025. The first arrest was initiated after a concerned citizen alerted authorities about a potential impaired driver. Officers from the Traffic Section located the vehicle and detained the driver for Operation While Impaired by Drugs. Further
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The City of Timmins Public Works has informed residents of a change in the snow removal schedule for specific areas within the city for the week of March 22, 2025. The changes affect South Porcupine, notably Bloor, Shamrock, and Dome streets, where snow removal services will be postponed due to
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The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department has issued an advisory regarding an emergency watermain break on Jubilee Ave. West, affecting the area between Melrose Blvd. and Rea St. North. Residents and businesses in this location may experience interruptions such as discolored water, absence of water, or decreased water pressure.
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The City of Timmins Public Works department has announced the conclusion of a Significant Weather Event as of Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The declaration was originally issued under the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239), which guides the city's response
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The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) will host the Tournament of Champions U15 AA in Timmins, Ontario, during March and April 2025. This tournament is a key event for youth hockey teams in the region. Competing teams will participate in both AA and A categories. The winning teams will advance