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 Timmins Police Service will begin offering an online pre-reporting system for collision reports starting February 1st, 2025. This system allows drivers who have been involved in a traffic collision to initiate their reports electronically before finalizing the procedure at the Collision Reporting Centre. The Timmins Police Service has indicated
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The Timmins Rock will play against the Espanola Paper Kings at 85 McIntyre Road in Timmins, Ontario. This hockey event is a part of the ongoing regional matches engaging teams and fans in Northeastern Ontario. These games are a staple for the local sports calendar, attracting a solid fan base
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Extreme Cold Weather Alert for February 3, 2025 The municipal government in Timmins has issued an extreme cold weather alert effective Monday, February 3, 2025. Temperatures are forecasted to reach lows of -28°C, including the impact of wind chill. Residents are advised of potential health risks such as frostbite
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The Public Works Department in Timmins has scheduled snow removal operations from February 2 to February 6, 2025. Nighttime operations will occur from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, while daytime operations are set from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The areas designated for nighttime snow removal
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A weather alert has been issued for Northeast Ontario, warning of extreme cold conditions on Friday, January 31, 2025. Local authorities report that temperatures are expected to fall to -33 degrees Celsius overnight, including wind chill effects. Health experts caution that exposure to these temperatures can result in frostbite and
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Local authorities have issued an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, January 30, 2025. Residents in the Northeast of Ontario, including Timmins, should prepare for temperatures that are expected to drop to -25 degrees Celsius overnight, with wind chill considered. Health officials caution that exposure to these extreme temperatures can
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The Timmins City Council has approved the 2025 taxation fund budget, which includes a 3.43% increase from the previous year. This budget is part of the overall municipal budget that incorporates contributions from city agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as assessments from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
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The City of Timmins is set to receive $9 million from the Ontario government’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. This funding is designated for the Melrose Heights subdivision expansion, which will transform municipal land into approximately 257 residential lots. The project is planned in two phases, starting with the installation
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The Ontario government is allocating over $5,949,500 this year to support more than 41 hospital beds in Timmins. This funding is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing hospital capacity across the province, which includes a total investment of $257 million to support over 3,500 acute,
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The City Council has approved the 2025 taxation fund budget, which includes a 3.43% increase from the previous year. This budget is designed to manage the collection, spending, and investment of funds necessary for operating costs and capital projects. The taxation fund budget is a component of the City&
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The Ontario government has allocated $9,198,000 for water infrastructure improvements in Timmins. This funding is intended to facilitate the construction of up to 200 new homes in the area. The investment is part of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which provides a total of $325 million to support
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An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for Northeast Ontario, effective Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Local authorities report that temperatures are expected to drop to -27 degrees Celsius overnight, factoring in wind chill. Health officials caution that exposure to these conditions can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are