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Timmins issues extreme cold weather alert for Feb. 18; overnight low expected to reach -21 with wind chill

Justin Barber

Feb 19, 2026

An extreme cold weather alert has been issued in Timmins for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, with temperatures expected to drop to -21 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. People requiring emergency shelter can go to 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.

The City of Timmins warned that exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening health problems, including frostbite and hypothermia.

According to the city’s alert, protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin.

The city also directed residents to its Cold Weather Response Plan for additional information.

Ross Avenue, Murray Street and Gordon Street closed in Timmins Feb. 19 for emergency watermain repair

Ross Avenue, Murray Street and Gordon Street in Timmins were closed on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for an emergency watermain break repair, according to the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department. The city said the repair work could also affect nearby water service, with

Timmins council approves housing plan with three grant and rebate programs

Timmins city council approved a Housing Community Improvement Plan on Feb. 18, 2026, that includes three municipal grant and rebate programs for housing projects that add new dwelling units in the city. The plan sets out rules for who can apply and what kinds of housing projects may qualify, ranging

Smooth Rock Falls reports $64,989.74 in council pay and expenses for 2025

Smooth Rock Falls has released its Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses Paid 2025 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, showing total payments of $64,989.74 to members of council. The total includes $60,460.50 in remuneration and $4,529.24 in expenses. The statement lists what

Timmins council approves housing plan with per-door grants, tax increment rebates and fee rebates

Timmins city council has approved a new Housing Community Improvement Plan that includes three incentive programs — the Per Door Grant Program, the Tax Increment Rebate Program and the Municipal Fee Rebate Program — according to a Feb. 18 announcement by the City of Timmins. The plan sets out how eligible residential

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Ross Avenue, Murray Street and Gordon Street closed in Timmins Feb. 19 for emergency watermain repair

Timmins council approves housing plan with three grant and rebate programs

Smooth Rock Falls reports $64,989.74 in council pay and expenses for 2025

Timmins council approves housing plan with per-door grants, tax increment rebates and fee rebates