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 Public Library announced on May 14, 2025, that it will be closed on Monday, May 19, for Victoria Day. The closure was publicized on the library's official website in both English and French, allowing residents to access the information in either language. No additional information regarding
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The City of Timmins has scheduled an emergency repair for a watermain on Earl St. The Environmental Services Department announced that the repair will start at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, and is expected to be completed by 4:00 p.m. Residents in the area
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The Public Works Department has announced a schedule for street sweeping operations taking place between May 11 and May 15, 2025. These operations will occur during nighttime from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am and during daytime from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Nighttime Operations * May 11,
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The Porcupine Dante Club’s Salute Lounge in Timmins was the venue for a significant discussion titled "What's Going On?" held on June 5, 2025. The event featured insightful dialogue between Gwynne Dyer, a global political analyst, and Charlie Angus, Member of Parliament, focusing on global
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Preston Pablo, a Juno Award-winning musician from Port Coquitlam, is scheduled to perform at the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa on Sunday, May 12. This event is listed in the Timmins Events Calendar as part of Preston Pablo's Canadian tour. Details provided in the calendar specify the venue as
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A contractor working for the Region will conduct emergency watermain repairs on Bloor Street West (Regional Road 22) in Bowmanville on Tuesday, May 7. According to an official notice from the Region, the work will take place between Martin Road and Simpson Avenue, starting at approximately 7 a.m. and
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Lane restrictions have been implemented on Baseline Road, just west of Courtice Road in Courtice, due to emergency watermain break repairs. The Regional Municipality of Durham advised that these repairs are necessary and may affect both residents and businesses in the area. According to the Regional Municipality of Durham, motorists
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Ontario Mine Rescue, which operates under Workplace Safety North, has announced that the annual district competitions will return in spring 2024. According to the organization, these competitions will take place in mining communities across Ontario, including Timmins. Ontario Mine Rescue stated that teams from underground mines will participate in scenarios
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The Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives has announced that the Newcastle branch will hold a Family Board Game Day on Monday, February 19, 2024. According to the library, the event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The library states that families and friends
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The City of Oshawa has announced that street sweeping operations are scheduled for various neighbourhoods during the week of May 3 to May 9, 2025. According to the City, these maintenance activities will be carried out across multiple areas throughout the week. Residents are asked by the City to avoid
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The Municipality of Clarington has scheduled street sweeping operations to take place from May 3 to May 9, 2025. According to the municipal announcement, sweeping will be carried out on arterial and collector roads, as well as boulevards and crosswalks in several locations. The municipality stated that the work is
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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks announced on May 1, 2025, that provincial funding will be provided for upgrades and environmental monitoring at the Robb Township landfill. According to the Ministry, this funding is aimed at supporting improvements to the landfill site and continued oversight of its operations.