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 is currently investigating a weapons incident that occurred on Third Avenue between Pine Street and Cedar Street. The incident took place overnight, leading to a significant police presence in the area. Authorities have restricted both pedestrian and vehicular traffic through the affected area to ensure public
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Holiday Schedule for Timmins Municipal Services The City of Timmins has announced the holiday hours for various municipal services and facilities for the upcoming festive season. * City Hall and Service Timmins: * December 24: Closes at 2:30 p.m. * December 25-26: Closed * December 31: Closes at 3:30 p.m.
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The Public Works Department has announced that snow removal operations will take place in Timmins from December 15 to December 19, 2024. These operations are scheduled to occur during nighttime hours to minimize disruption. The targeted areas for snow removal include specific streets within the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA)
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The City of Timmins has issued an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, December 12, 2024. The forecast predicts temperatures dropping to -28°C overnight, including wind chill effects. Such extreme cold conditions can lead to health risks like frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are advised to minimize exposure to the
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The 48th Annual Gold Cup is set to take place at Timmins High School on December 13 and 14, 2024. This event is part of a longstanding tradition in the community, bringing together various teams to compete in a series of matches. The event is organized by local authorities and
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The City of Timmins has announced its snow removal operations for the week of December 11 to December 12, 2024. The Public Works Department will conduct daytime snow removal from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. On December 11, operations will begin in Timmins North, covering Elm (Fifth to
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The City of Timmins has announced a city-wide snow plowing operation scheduled to start on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 12:01 AM. The Public Works Department will deploy crews to clear snow from city streets, rural roads, laneways, and parking lots. Some areas may not be plowed overnight and
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The Timmins Public Library has announced its holiday operating hours for the upcoming season. The Main Branch will be open on December 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed from December 24 to 26. It will reopen on December 27 and 28 from 10 a.m.
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The Timmins Public Library has announced its holiday schedule for the upcoming festive season. The Main Branch will operate on December 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be closed from December 24 to 26. On December 27 and 28, the library will be open from
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The Timmins Police Service has initiated the 2024 Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. This effort will run through New Year's Day and involves conducting roadside spot checks across Timmins to identify and deter impaired driving. This campaign is part of a larger provincial initiative aimed at
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The C.M. Shields Branch in South Porcupine has introduced new STEAM kits available for loan. These kits are designed to support learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Patrons can borrow the kits for a period of 21 days using a valid library card. The available kits include
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The City of Timmins has announced a city-wide snow plowing operation scheduled to begin on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 12:01 AM. This operation will cover city streets, rural roads, laneways, and parking lots. While some areas will be plowed overnight, others may be addressed during daytime hours. The