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 Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks announced on May 1, 2025, that provincial funding will be provided for upgrades and environmental monitoring at the Robb Township landfill. According to the Ministry, this funding is aimed at supporting improvements to the landfill site and continued oversight of its operations.
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The Evelyn Township Public Works Department has released an update regarding activities at the Evelyn Landfill as of May 1, 2025. The department reports that environmental monitoring is ongoing at the site, including regular sampling of groundwater and surface water. According to the Public Works Department, the monitoring is conducted
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The Town of Newmarket reports that a complete application for a zoning by-law amendment has been filed for the property at 127 JV Bonhomme Blvd. The application was received under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. According to the Town of
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A bypass involving partially treated wastewater occurred at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant in Timmins on April 29, 2025. According to a report issued by the City of Timmins, the bypass started at 12:19 p.m. and ended at 3:31 p.m. The total volume of water
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The Timmins Public Works Department has issued a flood warning based on anticipated heavy rainfall in the area. According to the department, residents in low-lying parts of Timmins are advised to take measures to protect their properties. Sandbag pickup stations are available at the Timmins Public Works Yard, located at
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The Timmins Public Library has provided information on rocks, minerals, and soils. According to the library, all rocks consist of minerals, and soils are formed from rocks and organic matter. The library also notes that the type of rock and how it was formed can be identified by its characteristics.
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The 19th annual Home, Cottage and Lifestyle Show is set to take place at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Highway 2 in Bowmanville, Ontario, from March 28 to March 30, 2025. According to details published by event organizers on the Timmins Events Calendar, the show will feature a
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The Municipality of Clarington reported that an overflow occurred at the Whitney/Tisdale Pump Station on April 29, 2025. Municipal staff identified the incident and, according to the municipality, cleanup and mitigation actions were completed under standard procedures. No further details about the cause, duration, or impacts of the overflow
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The Regional Municipality of Durham reported a wastewater overflow at Whitney and Tisdale Pump Station No. 3 in Oshawa on April 29, 2025. The pump station is located at 1125 Tisdale Street. According to the Regional Municipality of Durham, the overflow began at 1:08 p.m. and ended at
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Wastewater Overflow Reported at Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2 On April 29, 2025, the Region of Durham reported an overflow at Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2. According to the Region, a mechanical failure in the main pump led to the release of partially treated wastewater into a nearby drainage channel. The Region
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The City of Timmins has reported a secondary bypass event at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant on April 29, 2025. According to the city's notice, heavy rainfall led to high flows at the facility, resulting in the discharge of partially treated wastewater into the Mattagami River. The
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The City of Timmins reported a sanitary wastewater overflow at Pump Station #1 on Tisdale Street in Whitney, Ontario, on April 29, 2025. According to the municipal government report, the incident was identified and response protocols were put in place to manage the overflow. The city indicated that appropriate authorities