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 Timmins Fall Fair is scheduled to take place from September 6 to September 8, 2024, at the Timmins Fairgrounds located at 814 Park Avenue, Timmins, Ontario. This annual event is organized by the Porcupine District Agricultural Society and aims to provide a family-friendly atmosphere with various activities and
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The City of Timmins has announced the municipal service schedule for Labour Day on Monday, September 2, 2024. The following services will be affected: * Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Office will be closed. * There will be no household waste and recycling collection. Collection scheduled for Labour Day will be
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On the evenings of August 28th and 29th, the Timmins Police Service conducted traffic initiatives. During these operations, 55 vehicles were stopped. The following actions were taken: * 5 warnings were issued for document violations. * 14 roadside breath tests were conducted, with 12 passing and 2 failing. * 40 provincial offences and
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The Timmins and District Hospital has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Medical B unit as of August 28, 2024. The hospital is collaborating with the Porcupine Health Unit to maintain safety protocols for patients, staff, and physicians. Visitors to the Medical B unit are required to follow all posted
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Planned maintenance will occur at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant starting September 3, 2024. The maintenance involves draining, cleaning, and refilling the chlorine contact tank. This work aims to remove solids from the bottom of the tank and address algae and moss growth on the tank walls. During this
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The City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 220 Algonquin Boulevard East. The purpose of the meeting is to gather public input on proposed amendments to the Community Improvement Project Area and the Downtown
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The Timmins Public Library will host an author talk featuring Rod Carley on Wednesday, September 25 at 6 p.m. Carley will discuss his new novel, RUFF, as part of his Northern Ontario tour. The event will include a reading from his new book, a Q&A session, and
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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.