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Timmins Announces Community Consultation on Encampment Initiative

Justin Barber

Feb 19, 2025

The Timmins City Council has announced plans for a community consultation regarding the proposed H.O.P.E. (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement) initiative. This initiative will be a collaborative effort with the Cochrane District Services Board and is aimed at assessing a designated location for an encampment response project. The proposal includes space for modular structures intended as temporary housing solutions.

City Council is engaging the community to gather input and perspectives on the potential effects of the initiative. The partnership with the Cochrane District Services Board highlights a collective approach to addressing temporary housing needs.

The consultation is expected to provide a platform for residents to voice their opinions and concerns, ensuring that various community viewpoints are considered in the planning process.

Two Impaired Drivers Arrested by Timmins Police

The Timmins Police Service reported the arrest of two impaired drivers on March 21, 2025. The first arrest was initiated after a concerned citizen alerted authorities about a potential impaired driver. Officers from the Traffic Section located the vehicle and detained the driver for Operation While Impaired by Drugs. Further

Local Planning Board Reviews New Senior Living Units Proposal

Proposal for Additional Senior Living Units in Local Community A proposal has been submitted to the local planning board for the construction of 28 new independent senior living units at 500 Twelfth Avenue North. According to the planning documentation, this proposal outlines an expansion on the site, which would result

Timmins Revises Snow Removal Schedule Due to Equipment Issues

The City of Timmins Public Works has informed residents of a change in the snow removal schedule for specific areas within the city for the week of March 22, 2025. The changes affect South Porcupine, notably Bloor, Shamrock, and Dome streets, where snow removal services will be postponed due to

Smooth Rock Falls Sets 2025 Budget at $4.7 Million

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has released its 2025 budget, setting total expenditures at $4.7 million. This includes a 10% increase in the municipal tax rate and a 3% increase in water and sewer rates. These adjustments will see taxes contributing 65% to the town's revenue.

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Two Impaired Drivers Arrested by Timmins Police

Local Planning Board Reviews New Senior Living Units Proposal

Timmins Revises Snow Removal Schedule Due to Equipment Issues

Smooth Rock Falls Sets 2025 Budget at $4.7 Million