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 Northeast of Ontario is under an extreme cold weather alert from Friday, February 28, through Saturday, March 1, 2025. Issued by the Timmins local government, this alert forecasts temperatures between -34°C and -27°C, taking into account wind chill effects. Health authorities caution that such low temperatures pose
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Northern College is open for Fall 2025 program applications. Prospective students can visit the college’s Admissions page for guidelines on applying and important deadlines. Applications should be submitted through the Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS), as specified by the college.
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has announced that a city-wide snow plowing operation will begin on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 12:01 am. The operation is expected to continue throughout the day and may extend into the evening. Residents are advised to be aware of the scheduled
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced adjustments to its snow removal schedule for the week of February 24, 2025. This change affects various locations, specifically Porcupine – Lamarche, Conley St S, Bob's Lake Drive, Jarvi, Gervais St S, and Gauthier. The disruption in the schedule is attributed
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Northern College, located in Timmins, remains open for applications to its Fall 2025 programs. Prospective students are advised to visit the college's official Admissions page for detailed information on the application process and important deadlines. Applications can be submitted via the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS), a centralized
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An extreme cold weather alert has been announced for Northeast Ontario on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as reported by local government officials. The expected temperature drop to -30°C, with wind chill, poses significant health risks including frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions such as avoiding
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The Timmins Library is set to host an event titled 'March Break – Fun and Games at the Library' during the upcoming March Break. The event promises to feature a variety of activities and games aimed at engaging attendees of different age groups. This initiative is part of the
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Residents and visitors in the Northeast Ontario region have the opportunity to attend DREAMER – “The Supertramp Experience” at the William Dawson Auditorium. This event promises an evening of music celebrating the iconic sounds of Supertramp, performed by a group of eight accomplished musicians from across North America. The performance will
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The City of Timmins is inviting local residents to provide feedback on proposed locations for a new initiative aimed at addressing homelessness. This initiative, known as H.O.P.E (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement), is in collaboration with the Cochrane District Services Board. It focuses on establishing modular units
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has scheduled a city-wide snow plowing operation for early Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The operation will commence at 12:01 a.m. and is expected to last throughout the day, possibly continuing into the evening. The plowing efforts will cover all city streets,
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Residents in Timmins and Schumacher are notified of an upcoming maintenance operation on the outer water pumping stations. The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department will commence this work starting February 25, 2025. The affected areas during the maintenance include Algonquin Blvd. East from Hwy. 655 to Carium Rd. in
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Timmins, ON – The City of Timmins Public Works has announced that there will be a disruption to the snow removal schedule during the week of February 24, 2025. This change is due to a city-wide plowing event aimed at managing the anticipated heavy snowfall. Residents may experience delays in the