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 Public Works Department in Timmins has announced the street sweeping schedule for the week of June 3 to June 7, 2024. Sweeping operations will occur from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm each day. The areas and streets to be swept are as follows: * Monday, June 3: Timmins
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On May 19, 2024, the Timmins Police Service responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of Cedar Street North and Ross Avenue East. The driver of the motorcycle involved in the collision was arrested on the scene by an Ontario Provincial Police officer who was in the area. The
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Northern College will host Dr. Temple Grandin at its Haileybury Campus for two speaking engagements. Dr. Grandin, an animal behaviorist and professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, is known for her work on the humane treatment of livestock and her advocacy for Autism. Dr. Grandin will present to
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The Public Works Department has announced the street sweeping schedule for Timmins and South Porcupine for the week of May 25 to May 31, 2024. The operations will include both night-time and daytime sweeping. Night-Time Street Sweeping (9:00 pm to 7:00 am): * Sunday, May 26: Downtown Lanes, Timmins
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The front entrance to Timmins City Hall on Algonquin Blvd. E. will be closed starting Thursday, May 23, 2024, due to Connecting Link construction. Public access to City Hall will be available through the accessible entrance off Cedar St. N., using the elevator to the first floor and Service Timmins.
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On Sunday, May 19th, at approximately 5:26 PM, the Timmins Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision on Cedar Street North. The driver of the motorcycle involved in the collision was arrested on the scene by an O.P.P. officer and subsequently transported to the hospital for
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The Timmins Police Services Board has announced the appointment of Sydney Lecky as the new Chief of Police for the Timmins Police Service, effective May 21, 2024. The Change of Command ceremony marks the transition of leadership from Interim Chief Denis Lavoie to Chief Lecky. The Board expressed its appreciation
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The Timmins Public Works Department will conduct street sweeping operations from May 18 to May 24, 2024. Nighttime street sweeping will occur from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am on the following schedule: * Monday, May 20: Toke, Ross, Jubilee * Tuesday, May 21: Maclean, Theriault, College, Vimy * Wednesday, May 22:
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The Timmins Police Service will transition its in-person auctions to a digital format. A new Facebook Group named 'Timmins Police Service Auctions' has been created under the main Timmins Police Service page. Citizens can request to join the group by accepting the rules. Once accepted, they can bid
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The Timmins Police Service has launched an Online Incident Reporting system for non-emergency incidents. This system allows residents to report issues such as property damage, theft, and other non-urgent matters through an online platform. The initiative aims to streamline the reporting process and improve community engagement. For emergencies, residents are
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On May 14th, Timmins and District Hospital will transition to a new electronic medical record system. This change may result in longer wait times for patients in the Emergency Department and other outpatient areas as staff adapt to the new system. Patients with non-urgent or routine concerns are advised to
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The Timmins Public Works Department has announced street sweeping operations for the week of May 11 to May 17, 2024. The operations will include both nighttime and daytime schedules. Night Time Street Sweeping (9:00 pm to 7:00 am): * Sunday, May 12: Riverside (School Rd to Shirley) * Monday, May