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 City of Timmins, in partnership with Newmont Porcupine, is organizing the 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at Hollinger Park. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 17. Attendees can enjoy a French sing-a-long with the Lapointe Sisters and a dance performance by the Pat Picard School of Dance.
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The City of Timmins has implemented changes within the Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC). Brenda Camirand has been appointed as the Director of Economic Development, overseeing staff and activities related to economic development. Additionally, Tourism Timmins will now be integrated into TEDC, reporting to Noella Rinaldo, Director of Community Economic
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The Timmins Police Service has introduced Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to its patrol vehicles. This system is designed to automatically capture and analyze license plate data from passing vehicles. The technology aims to assist officers in identifying vehicles associated with criminal activities, traffic violations, or other investigations. This
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The City of Timmins has outlined its preparations for the upcoming winter season. The Public Works Department is tasked with managing winter services such as salting, sanding, plowing, and snow removal on roads and sidewalks. To ensure readiness, the department has a winter plan that involves testing snow clearing equipment,
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The Timmins District Girls Hockey Association (TDGHA) is hosting the Super Weekend event on November 2-3, 2024. The event will feature over 300 players from the U11 to U18 age categories. Matches will take place at various arenas in Timmins, offering an opportunity for the community to watch local and
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The City of Timmins will start distributing waste and recycling bins to residents on the one-way sections of Hemlock Street and Tamarack Street. This initiative begins on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The distribution is specifically for residents who did not previously have bins. Residents are required to use the new
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking assistance from the public in locating Shannon Carroll, who has been reported missing. Individuals with any information regarding Carroll's whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201.
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The City Hall parking lot in Timmins will be closed to vehicles from October 25 to November 8, 2024. This closure is due to construction work connecting the city's sanitary sewer system to new underground infrastructure. Cedar Street North, north of the laneway behind City Hall, will also
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The City of Timmins has announced the assumption and dedication of certain lands as a public highway. The land in question, identified as Plan 6R-9490, Part 1, stretches from Feldman Road to Dalton Road. This decision is made under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, which allows municipalities to
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The City Hall parking lot in Timmins, located on Cedar St. N., will be closed to parking and motor vehicles from October 25 to November 8, 2024. This closure is due to construction work connecting the City's sanitary sewer system to new underground infrastructure as part of the
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The City of Timmins has initiated a public consultation process for the Tisdale Reservoir Project. This project aims to determine a suitable location for a new water storage reservoir near South Porcupine. The current reservoir, located approximately 4 km south of South Porcupine, is supplied by watermains from the Timmins
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The Mackechnie family home, located at the end of Wilson Avenue in Timmins, has been recognized with an official heritage plaque by the city. This two-storey log home, built in 1925 by Harry W. Darling, was acquired by Dr. Graeme Mackechnie in 1947 and has remained with the family since.