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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Northern College and Interfor have extended their partnership through a renewed memorandum of understanding. This agreement, originally formed in 2019, will continue for another three years. The partnership aims to provide experiential learning opportunities for students and newly hired graduates in the forestry sector. The collaboration focuses on addressing the
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Northern College's Haileybury School of Mines has received over $48,000 in scholarship funds from the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) for the Winter 2024 semester. This funding is part of a larger $2 million allocation by MiHR to address declining enrolment in mining-related post-secondary programs across
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On March 22, 2024, members of the Timmins Police Service responded to a call at a convenience store in the north end of Timmins shortly after 9pm. A female suspect entered the store, gathered various items, and attempted to leave without paying. When confronted by the store clerk, the suspect
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Due to ongoing road closures around the Empire Complex, multiple detours are in place to allow emergency crews to work safely. Motorists must obey all traffic rules and posted signs. Traffic using Pine Street South or Third Avenue as a detour must follow the signs at the intersection. No left
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On March 23, 2024, shortly before 2 pm, the Timmins Police Service Uniform Patrol, with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police, responded to a 911 call on Carrigan Road, east of Timmins. The investigation led police to contain a residence on Carrigan Road. The Timmins Police Emergency Response Team (ERT)
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The Timmins Police Service has launched the CAMSafe program, a volunteer-based registry of closed circuit, security video, and doorbell cameras. This initiative aims to assist police investigations by allowing officers to verify CCTV availability from their workstations and request footage from registered participants. The program is funded by the Ministry
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The Timmins Public Library is undergoing renovations to create a new makerspace for older teens and young adults. The space will be located inside the Main Library and will feature technology for graphic design, digital art, and multimedia production. The project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Building
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On March 20, 2024, Timmins Police responded to a report of shots fired near Sixth Avenue and Cedar Street North in Timmins. Patrol officers quickly arrived and detained two individuals. The Timmins Police Criminal Investigations Section took over the investigation. On the same day, police executed two search warrants related
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On March 20, 2024, the Timmins Police Service responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Sixth Avenue, Timmins. Police located one victim who was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. This matter remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Timmins Police Service. Investigators
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Northern College held its Winter Scholarship, Bursary, and Awards (SBA) Ceremonies at its Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Haileybury campuses. The college awarded over $950,000 to students. These ceremonies are held three times a year to support students in their studies.
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The Timmins Public Library has released its Year in Review for 2023. The report highlights several key developments and statistics from the past year. The library saw an increase in both physical and digital circulation. Physical circulation rose by 5%, while digital circulation saw a significant increase of 15%. The
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On March 6, 2024, the Timmins Police Service responded to a call regarding an altercation at Mountjoy Street South and Wilson Avenue. Officers encountered a barricaded male at the scene. The Emergency Response Team was deployed. One person was arrested and remains in police custody.