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 has issued an extreme cold weather alert for January 7, 2025. According to the city's announcement, temperatures are expected to drop to -38°C overnight, factoring in wind chill. The city warns that exposure to these extreme cold temperatures can lead to serious health
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The Timmins Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Division has made progress in addressing a series of break and enters at business locations near the downtown core. A search warrant was executed at a residential address, leading to the recovery of stolen items, including electronics, photography equipment, copper cable, food, and
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The City of Timmins has issued an extreme cold weather alert for January 6, 2025. Residents should prepare for temperatures to fall to -32 degrees Celsius, factoring in wind chill. Such extreme cold can lead to health risks like frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are advised to minimize wind exposure, dress
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The Timmins Public Works Department has released the schedule for snow removal operations from January 5 to January 10, 2025. Nighttime snow removal will take place from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, and daytime operations are scheduled from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Nighttime Snow Removal
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The City of Timmins has announced a delay in waste collection services for the Schumacher area on January 2, 2025. According to the Environmental Services Department Waste Management Division, the delay may result in late service on this date. Waste collection crews are expected to work extended hours, continuing until
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has scheduled a city-wide snow plowing operation to begin on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The operation is set to start at 12:01 am and is expected to continue throughout the day, possibly extending into the evening. Residents should be aware of the
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The City of Timmins Public Works department has announced a revised schedule for snow removal operations for the week starting December 29, 2024. This adjustment is due to a city-wide snow plowing event, according to the department. Nighttime snow removal is planned from December 29, 2024, to January 2, 2025.
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The City of Timmins has announced that an emergency watermain repair is underway, affecting residents in the area from Victoria to Westmount. This repair, managed by the Environmental Services Department, impacts homes on the west side of College Avenue and the east side of McClinton Avenue. According to the City
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Residents and businesses in Schumacher and Gold Centre are currently dealing with discoloured water. This issue has been attributed to a watermain break, as reported by the City of Timmins. The city is actively working to address the situation. In the meantime, the City of Timmins advises residents who encounter
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced a change in the snow removal schedule for the week of December 21, 2024. This adjustment affects several areas within Timmins, specifically the streets of Reg Pope, Graye, and Lois, which were initially planned for snow removal on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
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The Public Works Department in Timmins has announced a schedule for snow removal operations from December 29, 2024, to January 3, 2025. These operations will take place during both nighttime and daytime hours across various locations in the city. Nighttime Snow Removal Nighttime snow removal is scheduled from 9:00
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The Public Works Department in Timmins, Ontario, has announced its snow removal schedule for the week of December 22 to December 27, 2024. These operations are planned to take place both during nighttime and daytime hours, focusing on specific areas within the city. Nighttime snow removal will occur from 9: