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 Public Library will host an event to unveil a community mural on Wednesday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. The mural is part of the library's 100th Anniversary Celebration and will be displayed in the lobby of the library building. This project is a collaboration
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The Timmins Rock will face off against the French River Rapids in an upcoming hockey match. This event is part of the ongoing hockey season and is scheduled to take place in Timmins. The game is expected to draw local fans who are eager to support their team. The Timmins
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The Timmins Public Library will not be open on Monday, November 11, 2024. This closure is in observance of Remembrance Day. Regular library services will resume the following day. Patrons are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly and utilize online resources during this period.
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The Timmins Rock will face off against the Sudbury Cubs in an upcoming hockey match. This event is part of the ongoing series of games that highlight the local hockey scene in the Northeast. The match is scheduled to take place at the McIntyre Arena, a popular venue for sports
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The 2024 Lion’s Club Christmas Craft Show is scheduled to take place at the McIntyre Community Centre in Schumacher. This event is set for November 8 to November 10, 2024. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a variety of unique gifts and handmade items crafted by local artisans.
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The City of Timmins is currently accepting applications for positions on the Timmins Public Library Board. Interested individuals can apply until November 8, 2024. The selected members will serve for the remainder of the current Council term, which concludes in November 2026. The Library Board is responsible for setting the
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The City of Timmins, in partnership with Newmont Porcupine, is organizing the 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at Hollinger Park. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 17. Attendees can enjoy a French sing-a-long with the Lapointe Sisters and a dance performance by the Pat Picard School of Dance.
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The City of Timmins has implemented changes within the Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC). Brenda Camirand has been appointed as the Director of Economic Development, overseeing staff and activities related to economic development. Additionally, Tourism Timmins will now be integrated into TEDC, reporting to Noella Rinaldo, Director of Community Economic
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The Timmins Police Service has introduced Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to its patrol vehicles. This system is designed to automatically capture and analyze license plate data from passing vehicles. The technology aims to assist officers in identifying vehicles associated with criminal activities, traffic violations, or other investigations. This
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The City of Timmins has outlined its preparations for the upcoming winter season. The Public Works Department is tasked with managing winter services such as salting, sanding, plowing, and snow removal on roads and sidewalks. To ensure readiness, the department has a winter plan that involves testing snow clearing equipment,
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The Timmins District Girls Hockey Association (TDGHA) is hosting the Super Weekend event on November 2-3, 2024. The event will feature over 300 players from the U11 to U18 age categories. Matches will take place at various arenas in Timmins, offering an opportunity for the community to watch local and
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The City of Timmins will start distributing waste and recycling bins to residents on the one-way sections of Hemlock Street and Tamarack Street. This initiative begins on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The distribution is specifically for residents who did not previously have bins. Residents are required to use the new