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 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.
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The Launch Canada Challenge, a national rocket competition, will take place in Timmins on August 23, 2024. The event aims to promote talent in rocket engineering and emphasizes safety. It features two launch challenges and a technology development challenge for component technologies. For more information, visit the official website at
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The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department has announced a road closure for emergency catch basin repair. The affected area is Sixth Ave. from Mountjoy St. North to Elm St. North. The closure will begin on August 19, 2024, at 6:00 AM and is expected to last until August
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This afternoon, the Timmins Police Service responded to a weapons call at the Timmins Public Library and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) office. The CMHA received information indicating that an individual was reportedly seen with a firearm outside of the building. Officers conducted a thorough search of the area.
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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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Mayor Michelle Boileau and senior municipal staff from Timmins will attend the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa from August 18 to 21, 2024. They plan to request increased provincial funding for infrastructure projects. The delegation will present Timmins' Housing Action Plan, discuss the need for
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The mayors of Greater Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Thunder Bay, and Sault Ste. Marie have endorsed the 'Solve the Crisis' campaign initiated by Ontario's Big City Mayors. They are urging the Government of Ontario to adopt the campaign's recommended actions to address the homelessness
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The Cedar St. South parking lot in Timmins will be closed on Monday, August 19, 2024, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The closure is to allow for emergency storm sewer repairs. The affected area is on the east side of Cedar St. South, between Algonquin Blvd. East
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A 2019 Grey RAM Rebel with black rims and decals reading '705 REBEL' has been reported stolen. The vehicle was last seen parked across from the McIntyre Arena. Residents who have seen the vehicle are urged to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201.
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On August 12, 2024, shortly after 11:00 PM, the Timmins Police Service responded to reports of gunshots near Wende Avenue and Rea Street. No injuries were reported. The Timmins Police Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Timmins Police at 705-264-1201
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The City of Timmins will conduct hydrant flushing and watermain cleaning in the Mountjoy area from August 13, 2024, to September 30, 2024. The affected area extends from Pavillion Drive west to Jaguar Drive. Residents and businesses in the area may experience temporary water service disruptions, including low water pressure
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Northern College has donated $10,000 to the Timmins Sports Heritage Hall of Fame. The funds will support the addition of digital sound and vision to the Hall of Fame, located in the McIntyre Community Centre. This enhancement aims to improve the storytelling and engagement related to Timmins' sports