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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Last week, the Mayor, councillors, and senior City staff from Timmins attended the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa. According to an update released by AMO on August 23, the conference had over 3,300 participants. Timmins' delegation aimed to secure increased provincial funding for
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The Timmins Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labour Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3.
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Construction at the intersection of Theriault Blvd. and Jubilee Ave. is ongoing. Contractors are connecting existing watermain infrastructure to the new Golden Manor build, conducting pressure testing, and completing road reconstruction. Theriault Blvd. is set to reopen on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, but will be reduced to one lane in
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The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department has announced that hydrant flushing and flow testing will take place on August 27, 2024. This activity may cause temporary water service disruptions in the Goldcentre Area of Schumacher from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Residents and businesses in the affected
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking assistance in locating Elizabeth Hookimaw-Illillene, who has been reported missing. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201.
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The Rotary Club of Timmins-Porcupine will host the Rotary Ribfest from August 23 to 25 at Participark in Timmins. The event will feature various activities and food options. More details will be provided closer to the event dates.
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking assistance from the public in locating Maija McCord, who has been reported missing. Anyone with information regarding Maija McCord is asked to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201.
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Northern College in Timmins is hosting the 2024 Skills Ontario Technology and Trades Summer Camp. The event targets grade seven and eight students, offering them exposure to various technology and trades professions before entering high school. The camp aims to provide hands-on experience in different trades and technology disciplines. Students
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Between August 13 and 14, 2024, two drivers were charged with impaired driving in Timmins. On August 13, at approximately 10:51 a.m., the Timmins Police Service received a call about an erratic driver entering Timmins from Highway 101 W. Police intercepted the vehicle on Riverside Drive at Norman
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On the evening of August 15, 2024, between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM, an incident occurred in the downtown area of Timmins. Two unidentified males approached several individuals, demanding their money and cell phones. One of the suspects brandished a large knife, but the victims were able to
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The Timmins Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 9 for a Professional Development Day. Regular services will resume the following day.
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The 2024 Ontario Juvenile Boys & Girls Golf Championship will take place at the Hollinger Golf Club in Timmins on August 21, 2024. The event will feature young golfers from across Ontario competing in various categories. The registration fee is $276, and the deadline to register is June 28, 2024.