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 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
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Effective Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the traffic lights on Pine St. S. at Second Ave. and Third Ave. will switch to 4-way flashing red stops. This change also applies to the traffic lights on Cedar St. S. at Second Ave. and Third Ave. Motorists should
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The Timmins Public Works Department has announced street sweeping operations for the week of May 4 to May 10, 2024. Nighttime street sweeping will occur from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, and daytime street sweeping will occur from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Nighttime Street Sweeping
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Northern College in Timmins has announced a partnership with BorderPass to enhance support for international students. The collaboration aims to provide applicants and students with access to a digital platform and support services, including guidance from Canadian immigration lawyers, visa application assistance, housing support, and long-term planning for permanent residency.
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Timmins Transit will provide free bus rides on Monday, April 22, in observance of Earth Day. This initiative aims to encourage the use of public transportation, which can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve energy by decreasing the number of private vehicles on the road. According to Timmins Transit,
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The thirty-sixth Annual Meeting of the Timmins and District Hospital Corporation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Attendees are asked to confirm their attendance with Bailey Skeavington at 705-360-6050 or via email at bcampbell@tadh.com.
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On April 4, 2024, the Timmins Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence in the south area of Timmins. The search resulted in the seizure of a 9 mm handgun, ammunition, Canadian currency estimated to be under $5000.00, and various drugs including 79.6 grams of Fentanyl,
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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