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 of Timmins are advised that several municipal services will be closed in observance of Family Day on Monday, February 17, 2025. According to the Timmins local government, the closures will affect various services throughout the city. Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will not be open to the
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An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for February 11, 2025, for areas in the Northeast of Ontario, including Timmins. According to regional emergency services, temperatures are expected to drop to -33 degrees Celsius with wind chill. These conditions pose risks such as frostbite and hypothermia, emphasized by local
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The Timmins Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17, due to the observance of Family Day. This closure will affect all branches in the area. Library services are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, February 18. Family Day is recognized as a statutory holiday across Ontario, offering a day
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The 16th Annual Mushkegowuk Cup is taking place in Northeast Ontario, where youth hockey teams from various backgrounds will compete. The tournament is inspired by the traditions of the Mushkegowuk Cree communities, emphasizing cultural exchange through sport. Local community members, including organizers and volunteers, are working together to put on
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The Timmins Invitational Bowling Tournament will take place from February 14 to 16 in Timmins, Ontario. This event will feature bowling competitions for participants looking to demonstrate their skills in a structured series of matches. Local residents and visitors are invited to experience the event, which is organized by Timmins’
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Timmins Transit's Northern College Express service will be unavailable during the reading week at Northern College from February 17 to February 21, 2025. This information was provided by Timmins Transit. During this period, Route 16 will be available to passengers traveling between the main Transit Terminal on Spruce
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Timmins Transit has announced that the Northern College Express service will be paused during Northern College's reading week, from February 17 to February 21, 2025. During this period, passengers are advised to use Route 16 for travel between the main Transit Terminal on Spruce St. S. and the
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The Timmins Public Works Department has detailed plans for nighttime snow removal during the week of February 9 to February 13, 2025. Operations are scheduled from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The areas targeted for the first night include Third, Spruce (from Sixth to Kirby), and Pine (from
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The Timmins Police Service is requesting assistance from the public following a break and enter incident in downtown Timmins. The incident occurred at approximately 2:55 AM on February 6, 2025, at a business located on Third Avenue. Police are actively investigating the event and have called upon local residents
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A severe cold weather warning has been issued for February 7, 2025, in the Northeast of Ontario, including Timmins. The alert, communicated by local authorities, predicts temperatures reaching -26°C when factoring in wind chill. Health experts warn that exposure to such extreme temperatures can lead to incidents like frostbite
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The Public Works Department in Timmins has announced a city-wide snow plowing operation due to start at 12:01 am on Friday, February 7, 2025. The activity is expected to span throughout the day and may continue into the evening hours. Residents are advised to stay informed about the plowing
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The Timmins Victor M. Power Airport has released a 20-year master plan aimed at guiding its future development from 2022 to 2042. The plan forecasts an annual growth of 1.1% in passenger traffic, potentially reaching 277,000 travelers by the year 2041. The comprehensive proposal outlines a capital investment