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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On March 3, 2024, shortly before 3 AM, the Timmins Police responded to a weapons incident in the North end of town. A male victim was transported to the Timmins and District Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A heavy police presence was observed in the area as the scene was contained
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The Timmins Public Library has installed a new information plaque and photo album for the birch bark canoe on display. The installation was attended by Métis Nation of Ontario Timmins President Pierre Lefebvre, Library CEO Carole-Ann Demers, and Assistant Director Amy Knifton. The birch bark canoe was built in 2005
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Northern College in Timmins has reported leading the province in several categories according to the annual Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Ontario Colleges. The data, facilitated by Colleges Ontario, includes feedback from students on their educational experiences. Northern College achieved the highest scores among English-speaking colleges in employer satisfaction and
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking assistance from the public to locate Marc-Andre Renaud, a 37-year-old resident of Timmins. Renaud is the subject of an ongoing missing person investigation. The police are working to determine his current whereabouts and confirm his wellbeing. Anyone with information on Renaud's location
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The Timmins Public Library has been recognized with the Minister’s Award for Innovation in the medium-sized library category. The award was given at the annual Ontario Public Library Service Awards for the Library Book Bike (Vélo-Biblio) initiative. The Library Book Bike program aims to enhance community engagement by bringing
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Timmins Transit will update its public transportation system in 2024 with four new conventional buses, a new fare box system, and a microtransit pilot project for Porcupine and South Porcupine. The city council approved the purchase of the buses, partially funded by the Investing in Canadian Infrastructure Program (ICIP). These
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Timmins and District Hospital has issued guidelines for staying healthy during the holiday season and information on where to seek care if needed. With many health service providers operating on reduced hours, the hospital's emergency department may experience high volumes. Health Guidelines * Get vaccinated for COVID-19 and flu.
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Timmins, ON – The Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) is delivering over 60 gifts to older adults in its medical and surgical units, as well as its facility at St. Mary’s Gardens. This initiative is part of the “Adopt-A-Senior” project, supported by the Rotary Club of Timmins-Porcupine and Plan A
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Timmins, ON – The Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) has introduced a new parking system as of December 5th, 2023. The daily parking rate remains at $6.00. There are two parking pay stations located at the main public entrances. One is at the main entrance, and the other is at
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Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) has introduced a digital patient engagement platform, SeamlessMD, for cataract surgery patients. This makes TADH the first hospital in Canada to offer this service. SeamlessMD provides personalized education, progress tracking, and post-operative symptom monitoring through patients' smartphones, tablets, or computers. The hospital began using
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Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) has expanded its ophthalmology services through a partnership with the University of Toronto’s Kensington Eye Institute. Since March 2023, the Locum Ophthalmology Clinic has provided care to nearly 400 patients, including 90 referrals for cataract surgery, with 40 surgeries completed to date. The clinic
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Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) is looking to expand its pool of Patient and Family Advisors. These advisors, who have lived hospital experience, contribute to the hospital's efforts to provide patient-centered care. The hospital has had Patient Advisors for nearly ten years and values their input in various