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 Transit will hold a public information session on July 25, 2024, to discuss the upcoming On-Demand service for Porcupine and South Porcupine. The session will take place at the Northern College Gymnasium, located at 4715 Highway 101 East, South Porcupine. Residents can drop in between 11 AM to 1
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Timmins Police have laid charges following an assault at a Circle K store, which led to the seizure of drugs and firearms. The incident occurred on October 5, 2023. Police responded to a report of an assault at the store located on Algonquin Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers arrested a suspect
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On the evening of July 18, 2024, the Timmins Police Service conducted a 2-hour traffic enforcement blitz focusing on impairment checks. During this operation, 20 traffic stops were initiated, resulting in the administration of 8 Approved Screen Device (ASD) tests. By the end of the evening, the following actions were
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Police Activity on Fifth Avenue in Timmins Timmins, ON – July 18, 2024 – The Timmins Police Service was active on Fifth Avenue between Cedar Street North and Birch Street North this afternoon. The area experienced a heightened police presence. The police have completed their investigation and the area is now open
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The City of Timmins, in collaboration with the Save Your Skin Foundation (SYSF), is providing free sunscreen at key locations throughout the summer. The initiative involves the Porcupine Health Unit and the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Team. The goal is to raise awareness about skin cancer and promote
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On July 15, 2024, at approximately 1:53 AM, two unknown individuals assaulted a victim outside the Circle K store located at Algonquin Boulevard West and Theriault Boulevard in Timmins. The first suspect is described as a lighter-skinned male wearing a beige sweater with a logo on the front left
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On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Don Anderson Haulage will transport a Hydro One transformer from the Rail Siding on Hallnor Rd. to the transformer station on Brundy Ave. in Schumacher. The move will start at 6:30 a.m. and is expected to take about six hours. The load will
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The Timmins City Council has approved a Housing Action Plan to address the city's housing challenges. The plan includes eight city-led actions aimed at improving housing availability and affordability in Timmins. This decision follows recommendations from the Timmins Economic Development Corporation's Community Housing Taskforce report presented
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The Timmins City Council has approved $180,000 to extend the Mushkegowuk Fire Keeper Patrol Outreach Services until December 31, 2025. This funding will be added to the city's taxation levy next year. The outreach project, co-funded by the City of Timmins and the Cochrane District Social Services
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The Timmins City Council has approved a municipal contribution to the 'Physician Start-Up Grant.' The grant will provide $20,000 per new physician recruit, with a maximum of $200,000 per year for the next three years. These funds will be included in the City's 2025
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The Timmins City Council has approved a Housing Action Plan to address the city's housing challenges. The plan follows recommendations from the Timmins Economic Development Corporation’s Community Housing Taskforce. The plan includes eight actions aimed at meeting current and future housing needs in Timmins. Key factors driving
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Timmins City Council recognized ten athletes from École secondaire catholique Thériault at the council meeting on Tuesday night. The athletes were acknowledged for their gold and silver medal performances in various Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) competitions, including track and field, cross-country running, and Nordic skiing. The athletes