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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Residents in the Gold Centre area of Schumacher are advised of an emergency watermain repair currently underway. The City of Timmins has announced that the repair work began immediately and is expected to be completed by late evening on December 19, 2024. During this period, homeowners from Ponderosa Street through
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Timmins Transit will introduce a new electronic fare collection system, "Pay YOUR Way," starting January 6, 2025. This system will enable passengers to pay for transit services using smartphones or reloadable fare cards. New electronic fare boxes will be installed on all buses and vans to support this
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City crews in Timmins have completed the cleanup of abandoned encampments at Hollinger Park and a laneway behind Spruce St. S. This operation was conducted by the City’s Enforcement Services and Public Works departments. The cleanup addressed waste and sanitation concerns that had developed at these sites over the
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On December 17, 2024, the Timmins Police Service announced the arrest of Chadeem Bailey, aged 34, in connection with a weapons incident that took place on Third Avenue in Timmins, Ontario, on December 13, 2024. According to the police, the incident involved a physical altercation between two groups, which escalated
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The Timmins Police Service has reopened the area around Balsam Street and Fifth Avenue in Timmins following a recent weapons investigation. The closure was initially implemented to ensure public safety while the investigation was conducted. According to the Timmins Police Service, the investigation is still ongoing, and no additional updates
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Early this morning, at approximately 5:42 AM, the Timmins Police Service responded to a report concerning a possible weapons-related incident in the Cedar North and Fifth Avenue area of Timmins. This information was provided by the Timmins Police Service. Following the report, there was a significant police presence in
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Lynn Innes, an alumna of Northern College in Timmins, Ontario, has been honored with the 2024 Health Sciences Premier’s Award. Innes, who graduated in 2002, currently serves as the President and CEO of the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA). Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing healthcare access and
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The City of Timmins' Environmental Services Department has announced an emergency watermain repair affecting several streets. The repair work is being conducted on Lee Ave., from Cedar St. S. to Elm St. S., and on Maple St. S. from Lee Ave. to Sterling Ave. Residents and businesses in these
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The City of Timmins has announced a proposed amendment to its zoning by-law, specifically targeting Schedule 11 of the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100. This amendment seeks to correct an error in the zoning label on Gervais Street North. According to the City of Timmins, the current zoning label
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The City of Timmins Council is scheduled to discuss the removal of a Holding Provision from a zoning by-law concerning land on MacLean Drive. This discussion will take place at the council meeting on January 14, 2025. The land involved is identified as Plan M12C, East Part of Lot 1,
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The City of Timmins has announced a public meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to the zoning by-law. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. It will take place in the Council Chambers at 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario. This meeting aims
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The Timmins Rock will compete against the Hearst Lumberjacks in an upcoming hockey game in Timmins, Ontario. This event is part of a series of games that are popular among local residents. The match is set to take place at the McIntyre Arena, a well-known venue for local sports events.