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 Northern College Cup cricket tournament is scheduled to take place at Fernand Tremblay Park in Timmins on August 30 and 31, according to information provided by Tourism Timmins. This event is listed as the third tournament of the season for the Timmins Tigers Cricket Club and will bring together
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The Timmins Police Service is investigating a weapons-related incident reported on August 16, 2025. According to police, part of the incident took place in the west end of Timmins along Riverside Drive, between Norman Street and Shirley Street, between 9:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Police have
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On August 16, 2025, Timmins Police Service responded to a report of a gunshot-related injury. Officers began an investigation and identified a vehicle suspected to be connected to the incident. On August 17, officers attempted to stop this vehicle. Police say the driver fled and, for public safety reasons, no
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The Timmins Police Service has asked for the public's assistance to locate a missing person named Robin-Lynn. Anyone with information related to Robin-Lynn is urged to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201. No further information about Robin-Lynn or the circumstances of the disappearance has been released by
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An 18-year-old male, Devin, who had previously been reported missing in Timmins on August 7, 2025, has been located, according to the Timmins Police Service. In a statement released on August 9, 2025, police confirmed Devin's well-being and said no further police action is required. Police thanked the
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The Launch Canada Challenge, a national rocket engineering competition, will be held in Timmins from August 16 to August 22, 2025. Event organizers state that the competition will feature two separate launch challenges and a technology development challenge for component and subsystem technologies. According to event materials, the competition aims
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The Timmins Police Service is investigating an altercation involving a male and a female that took place near the boardwalk and beach area at Gillies Lake on the morning of Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Police reported the incident occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and
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The Timmins Police Service announced on July 21, 2025, that Teaghan, a 23-year-old woman who had previously been reported missing on July 20, 2025, has been located. Police stated the matter is now closed and no further action is required. The Timmins Police Service expressed thanks to the public for
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking the public’s help to locate a missing person named Hariette. In a notice published by the police service, anyone with information regarding Hariette’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201. No further identifying details or information about the
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Festa Italiana is scheduled to take place at the Porcupine Dante Club in Timmins from July 18 to July 20, 2025. According to the City of Timmins tourism website, the event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18 and end at 4:00 p.m. on
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Rock on the River is scheduled to take place on July 18 and 19, 2025, at Hollinger Park in Timmins, according to the Tourism Timmins website. The music event is presented by the Timmins Festival and Events Committee, as stated on the official event page. Event listings on the Tourism
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On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 6:07 a.m., the Timmins Police Service responded to several reports of an erratic driver on Highway 101, passing the McIntyre Community Centre and continuing through South Porcupine. The vehicle struck a lamp post and then hit a pedestrian, according to police.