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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Timmins Residents Advised on Water Management at Mattagami Plant In response to increased water levels entering the sewer system, the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant in Timmins is addressing potential overflow issues. During heavy precipitation events, such as spring melts, the capacity of the wastewater system may be surpassed. The
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The Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2, located at 57 Evans Street, is currently experiencing an ongoing overflow incident as of April 14, 2025. The incident began at 12:41 pm, and as of now, remains unresolved with the volume of water bypassed yet to be determined. This overflow situation has arisen
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On April 22, 2025, Timmins Transit is offering free bus rides as part of Earth Day celebrations. This initiative is aimed at promoting the use of public transportation to help support environmental sustainability. The free rides will be available to all residents throughout the day on Timmins Transit services. Officials
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Residents in Timmins and the surrounding Northeast are invited to take part in the 40th annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday, May 25, 2025. According to an official release issued by the City of Timmins, this event will be held at Gillies Lake and is linked to
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Timmins will adjust its municipal service schedules during the Easter holiday weekend from April 18 to April 21, 2025. The adjustments include temporary closures and service modifications. Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will remain closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, reopening after the holiday weekend. The Timmins
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking assistance from the public to locate a missing person named Alicia. They have reported Alicia as missing and are appealing for any information that might help determine her whereabouts. The police have stated that Alicia was last seen in the local area, and there
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The Public Works Department in Timmins has scheduled snow removal operations for the week of April 13 to April 17, 2025. These operations are intended to keep roads clear following recent snowfall. Night-Time Snow Removal (9:00 pm to 7:00 am): * April 13: Crews will focus on street widenings
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The McIntyre Community Centre in Timmins has been officially designated as a property of cultural heritage value or interest by local authorities. This designation recognizes the centre's historical significance, particularly its connections to several notable NHL players, including the Mahovlich brothers, Bill Barilko, Paul Harrison, Allan Stanley, Dean
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An additional $100,000 has been allocated by Timmins City Council to the Safety Improvement Grant. This funding is part of the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP), aimed at aiding commercial, industrial, and institutional businesses in bolstering security measures across their properties. The grant covers up to 75% of costs
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In Timmins, community volunteers have been instrumental in enhancing local sports inclusion and entertainment. The recent Heart of Gold civic awards acknowledged key contributors who have significantly impacted these areas. Among the honorees is Julia Romauldi, who is particularly active in advocating for sports inclusion for individuals with intellectual and
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The City Council of Timmins has approved a significant financial allocation targeting road improvements over the next three years. The plan, put forth by Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure, secures $5 million annually to manage and repair municipal roads impacted by harsh winter conditions. Scott Tam emphasized the
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The Timmins City Council has formulated a new 10-year strategy to enhance the local culture and tourism sectors. This strategic plan expands on objectives initially set forth in the 2014 Culture, Tourism, and Recreation Master Plan. The plan is structured into a Culture Master Plan and a Tourism Master Plan.