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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Due to ongoing road closures around the Empire Complex, multiple detours are in place to allow emergency crews to work safely. Motorists must obey all traffic rules and posted signs. Traffic using Pine Street South or Third Avenue as a detour must follow the signs at the intersection. No left
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On March 23, 2024, shortly before 2 pm, the Timmins Police Service Uniform Patrol, with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police, responded to a 911 call on Carrigan Road, east of Timmins. The investigation led police to contain a residence on Carrigan Road. The Timmins Police Emergency Response Team (ERT)
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The Timmins Police Service has launched the CAMSafe program, a volunteer-based registry of closed circuit, security video, and doorbell cameras. This initiative aims to assist police investigations by allowing officers to verify CCTV availability from their workstations and request footage from registered participants. The program is funded by the Ministry
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The Timmins Public Library is undergoing renovations to create a new makerspace for older teens and young adults. The space will be located inside the Main Library and will feature technology for graphic design, digital art, and multimedia production. The project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Building
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On March 20, 2024, Timmins Police responded to a report of shots fired near Sixth Avenue and Cedar Street North in Timmins. Patrol officers quickly arrived and detained two individuals. The Timmins Police Criminal Investigations Section took over the investigation. On the same day, police executed two search warrants related
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On March 20, 2024, the Timmins Police Service responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Sixth Avenue, Timmins. Police located one victim who was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. This matter remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Timmins Police Service. Investigators
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Northern College held its Winter Scholarship, Bursary, and Awards (SBA) Ceremonies at its Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Haileybury campuses. The college awarded over $950,000 to students. These ceremonies are held three times a year to support students in their studies.
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The Timmins Public Library has released its Year in Review for 2023. The report highlights several key developments and statistics from the past year. The library saw an increase in both physical and digital circulation. Physical circulation rose by 5%, while digital circulation saw a significant increase of 15%. The
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On March 6, 2024, the Timmins Police Service responded to a call regarding an altercation at Mountjoy Street South and Wilson Avenue. Officers encountered a barricaded male at the scene. The Emergency Response Team was deployed. One person was arrested and remains in police custody.
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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