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 requested help from the public to locate a missing person named Devon. The announcement was made on the police service’s official website on May 20, 2025. The notice states that Devon has been reported missing in Timmins. No further information, such as a physical
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The Timmins Police Service reported that a 14-year-old male, who was the subject of a missing persons report on May 20, 2025, has been found. Police have stated that the case is now closed and no further action is required. The initial missing persons report was made to
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The City of Timmins will close Frederick House Lake Rd. near Moose Creek from Monday, May 26, to Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, to replace two culverts. The closure point is just over 1 km east of the Frederick House Lake Rd. and Carrigan Rd. intersection, with detours via Frederick House
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Street sweeping in Timmins is scheduled overnight May 19–22 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. and during the day May 20–23 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., covering sections of the Connecting Link and neighbourhood routes in Timmins, South Porcupine, Porcupine and Schumacher.
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The Timmins Public Library is offering Ontario Parks Day-Use Vehicle Permits for borrowing to adult library cardholders, the library announced. These permits allow vehicle access to more than 100 provincial parks across Ontario for a period of seven days. The lending program is available at both the Timmins Main
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Members of the Timmins Police Service responded to a call about a deceased individual in the area of Airport Road on the afternoon of May 14, 2025, according to a statement from the Timmins Police Service. Police said officers arrived at the location, secured the scene, and began an investigation
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The Timmins Public Library announced on May 14, 2025, that it will be closed on Monday, May 19, for Victoria Day. The closure was publicized on the library's official website in both English and French, allowing residents to access the information in either language. No additional information regarding
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On May 14, Timmins City Council approved a 2025 property tax levy of $96.5 million, a 4.48% increase from 2024, with residential rates rising 4.19% and commercial rates 3.66%. City estimates put the monthly increase for a home assessed at $193,000 at about $13.41,
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The City of Timmins has scheduled an emergency repair for a watermain on Earl St. The Environmental Services Department announced that the repair will start at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, and is expected to be completed by 4:00 p.m. Residents in the area
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The Public Works Department has announced a schedule for street sweeping operations taking place between May 11 and May 15, 2025. These operations will occur during nighttime from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am and during daytime from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Nighttime Operations * May 11,
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The Porcupine Dante Club’s Salute Lounge in Timmins was the venue for a significant discussion titled "What's Going On?" held on June 5, 2025. The event featured insightful dialogue between Gwynne Dyer, a global political analyst, and Charlie Angus, Member of Parliament, focusing on global
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Preston Pablo, a Juno Award-winning musician from Port Coquitlam, is scheduled to perform at the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa on Sunday, May 12. This event is listed in the Timmins Events Calendar as part of Preston Pablo's Canadian tour. Details provided in the calendar specify the venue