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 is investigating an altercation involving a male and a female that took place near the boardwalk and beach area at Gillies Lake on the morning of Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Police reported the incident occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and
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The Timmins Police Service announced on July 21, 2025, that Teaghan, a 23-year-old woman who had previously been reported missing on July 20, 2025, has been located. Police stated the matter is now closed and no further action is required. The Timmins Police Service expressed thanks to the public for
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking the public’s help to locate a missing person named Hariette. In a notice published by the police service, anyone with information regarding Hariette’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201. No further identifying details or information about the
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Festa Italiana is scheduled to take place at the Porcupine Dante Club in Timmins from July 18 to July 20, 2025. According to the City of Timmins tourism website, the event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18 and end at 4:00 p.m. on
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Rock on the River is scheduled to take place on July 18 and 19, 2025, at Hollinger Park in Timmins, according to the Tourism Timmins website. The music event is presented by the Timmins Festival and Events Committee, as stated on the official event page. Event listings on the Tourism
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On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 6:07 a.m., the Timmins Police Service responded to several reports of an erratic driver on Highway 101, passing the McIntyre Community Centre and continuing through South Porcupine. The vehicle struck a lamp post and then hit a pedestrian, according to police.
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The NSA Northern Ontario Championships for men’s and ladies’ divisions are scheduled to be held in Timmins from July 11 to 13, 2025. According to the official event website, the tournament will take place at Dusty Baker Diamond and will offer a $2,500 top prize in each division,
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The Timmins Tigers Cricket Club has announced that the Northern Ontario Cricket League (NOCL) tournament will be held in Timmins from July 11 to July 13, 2025. According to the club's announcement, matches will take place at Fernand Tremblay Park and will include teams representing Sault Ste. Marie,
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The Mattagami River boat launch in Timmins will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July 7–8, 2025, for repairs to the concrete ramp. The City of Timmins posted the notice at 4:13 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, on its website. No additional details about the work were provided
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Timmins Police Service has identified a youth as the individual responsible for a series of intentional motor vehicle collisions that took place during the early morning of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, causing significant property damage along Riverside Drive and surrounding areas in Timmins. This information is important to local residents,
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The Timmins Police Service and Cochrane District Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help in identifying the person responsible for multiple intentional vehicle collisions that caused major property damage along Riverside Drive in the early hours of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The incident has significant community impact,
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At approximately 3:46 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Timmins Police Service responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision that caused significant property damage at a local business. According to the Timmins Police Service, preliminary findings indicated that a vehicle struck several commercial properties and