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 Timmins Police Service has charged a man in connection with an assault that occurred on the evening of July 28, 2024. At approximately 9:20 PM, an unknown assailant used an edged weapon to attack a victim at the corner of Second Avenue and Mountjoy Street South, following a
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Northern College in Timmins and Takwata NPLH Drilling are collaborating to provide a tuition-free Diamond Drilling Common Core – Basic training program. The initiative aims to develop a skilled workforce, focusing on Indigenous peoples, women, and youth, for careers in surface and underground drilling environments. The program will start in Fall
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The Timmins Police Service responded to a single motor vehicle collision at the Mattagami River Boat Launch off Feldman Road early this afternoon. The area will remain inaccessible until the investigation is complete. The public is asked to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
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The Mountjoy pickleball court in Timmins will be closed for renovations starting Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The court will be resurfaced during this period. The closure is expected to last until approximately Monday, August 12, 2024.
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The pedestrian underpass at Mattagami Bridge will be closed starting Tuesday, August 6, 2024, for grading and repaving work. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks. This work is part of the rehabilitation of the Mattagami Bridge under the Connecting Link construction project. The project includes improvements to
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The flag at the McIntyre Arena in Timmins has been lowered to honor Murray Costello, who passed away on July 27, 2024. Costello, originally from South Porcupine, had a four-season career in the NHL and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He was recognized for his leadership roles
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The Mattagami Bridge pedestrian underpass in Timmins will be closed for approximately two weeks starting on August 6, 2024. The closure is due to grading and repaving work as part of the Connecting Link construction project. The project aims to improve the pedestrian underpass and extend the paved path to
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The Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool in Timmins will be closed for scheduled maintenance starting August 1, 2024. The pool is expected to reopen on September 7, 2024. Maintenance work will include painting, tile repair, and pool cleaning. The pool office will also be closed to the public until August 19,
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On July 28, 2024, at approximately 9:20 PM, an unknown individual assaulted a victim with an edged weapon outside Albert’s Hotel in Timmins. The Timmins Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect. A photo of the suspect has been released. Anyone with information is urged
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The City of Timmins has released the schedule for municipal services during the August Civic Holiday weekend in 2024. * Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4: * Recreation facilities will operate during regularly scheduled hours. Programs will proceed as planned. * The Timmins Animal Shelter will be open for regular hours. * Monday,
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The launch of the Timmins Transit On-Demand bus service for Porcupine and South Porcupine has been postponed to early September. The new tentative date is set for September 3, 2024. The delay is due to necessary changes in driver schedules and the need to meet collective agreement deadlines. The Public
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The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department has announced a road closure for catch basin repair on Main Street in South Porcupine. The affected area extends from Bloor Avenue to Bruce Avenue. The closure will take place on July 23, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The