The Daily Press (Timmins)
BUSY SUMMER FOR ROAD WORK SET TO BEGIN
It’s going to be a very busy summer for road work from one end of the city to the other, and motorists will need to practice their patience. On Wednesday morning in the auditorium at the McIntyre Community Building, the City of Timmins held a public...
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MATTAGAMI RIVER DOWNGRADED TO ‘FLOOD WATCH’
The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA) downgraded the flood status of the Mattagami River to a flood watch on Thursday, May 14. A flood watch is one level below a flood warning, which is used to warn flooding is about to happen, and...
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THE NORTHLANDER WILL LAUNCH LATE 2026
Editor’s note: This is an updated story. Ontario Northland answered past deadline that, to address the issue of Northlander passengers getting stuck behind freight trains, the company has acquired the Newmarket subdivision. “The Newmarket subdivision...
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TIMMINS MP URGES CONFERENCE DELEGATES TO SIGN PETITION FOR IMPROVING HIGHWAY 11
Timmins’ federal representative took the opportunity Tuesday to speak at a conference of northern leaders taking place in town. Gaétan Malette, MP for Kapuskasing-Timmins-Mushkegowuk, addressed delegates at FONOM 2026, the annual conference of the...
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MELANIE VERREAULT STEPS FORWARD IN WARD 5
Melanie Verreault is stepping forward to run for councillor in Ward 5 in this fall’s municipal elections. Born and raised in Timmins, Verreault is the owner and president of Trimeda Consulting Inc, and currently the co-chair and treasurer of the...
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NOVA AWARDS CROWN LOCAL BUSINESS CHAMPIONS
The 2026 Nova Business Awards, hosted by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, once again filled the McIntyre Arena with a crowd of approximately 750 sharply dressed nominees and their supporters on Thursday night. Over 180 nominations were submitted...
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MRCA EXTENDS MATTAGAMI RIVER FLOOD WARNING
The flooded White Waterfront Conservation Area in South Porcupine is likely to see the waters begin to subside as on Wednesday, the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA) announced that the flood watches in effect for Porcupine Lake, Porcupine...
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BOILEAU SEEKING RE-ELECTION
Mayor Michelle Boileau will be seeking re-election in this fall’s municipal elections, as she formally announced at a press conference on Monday morning held outside of College Boreal’s Timmins campus. “This city has, and continues, to shape me,” she...
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KNOX MAKES IT OFFICIAL
Timmins has its first official mayoral candidate for this fall’s municipal elections, as Rob Knox officially filed his nomination papers at city hall on Friday morning. Knox is a lifelong resident of Timmins, with roots in Schumacher, who offers broad...
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CDSB REPORTS VIOLENCE ON PARAMEDICS ON THE RISE
The Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) says its taking an active approach regarding violence against paramedics. During the CDSB meeting on April 16, an administrative report was published which showed that since the summer of 2022 the Cochrane...
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BIRDS OF PREY IN TIMMINS
James Cowan, a director with the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, presents a bald eagle named Sammy during the “Birds of Prey” show held at the auditorium of the McIntyre Community Building on Saturday afternoon as part of the 77th annual Lion’s Club...
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Med school expansion aims to keep docs in the north
The answer to solving northern Ontario’s shortage of family doctors could be addressed through localized training centres, according to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) University, as they look to expand and capitalize on some federal...
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WORLD PREMIERE OF ‘UNE BULLE POUR 4’ COMING TO LA RONDE
Serge (Marc Crousette) propositions Ginette (Mireille Fortier) in rehearsals for “Une boulle pour 4” (a bubble for four), a screwball comedy inspired by the pandemic lockdown. The world premiere of the French play by Timmins playwright Réjean Tellier...
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‘CULTURE SAVED MY LIFE’: NORTHERN COLLEGE POWWOW CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
Powwow has the power to turn lives around and save future generations, said a man who is a living testimony to that. “Culture saved my life, education—Northern College— gave me a life,” said Joseph Nakogee at the college’s powwow on...
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‘BETTER IS POSSIBLE’: THREE LIKEMINDED RESIDENTS WANT YOUR VOTE
Three left-of-centre candidates informally launched their municipal election campaigns on Friday with a joint press conference next to Timmins City Hall. The like-minded candidates share the goal of addressing homelessness by providing adequate help...
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NEW PICKLEBALL CENTRE HIKES PROPERTY TAXES
A half-a-million dollar pickleball centre helped bring 2026 residential property tax increases in Timmins to 4.67 per cent, the mayor says, while also expressing satisfaction that it is coming in under budget. Some councillors say the mayor could have...
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NORTHERN ONTARIO EXPO ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS
The McIntyre Community Centre was once again abuzz with activity this weekend as the Northern Ontario Expo, also known as TimminsCon, hosted thousands of visitors to check out all things comic books, anime, cosplay, art, pop culture, and more. It was...
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WHERE WILL A NEW CRICKET PITCH IN TIMMINS BE BUILT?
The Timmins Tigers cricket club is still searching for a proper venue to host a professional sized pitch, but things are moving in the right direction. In February, the club’s director, Deepak Datta, sent a letter to city council, requesting a...
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TIMMINS MP LAUNCHES ONLINE PETITION TO UPGRADE HIGHWAY 11
Gaétan Malette, MP for Kapuskasing-Timmins-Mushkegowuk, launched an online petition Tuesday in support of his private member’s bill to upgrade the Trans-Canada Highway 11 in the interest of public safety and economic stability. “In six months – 22...
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TRUE NORTH, STRONG AND GEEK: TIMMINS CON CELEBRATES 15 YEARS
It’s been a full 15 years since Timmins got its very own convention for fans of comics, sports, film, television, animé and cosplay to come out and celebrate their favourite shows and performers. “It’s been a long, winding road, but here we are, 15...
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MAKING EASTER MEMORIES
Two-month old baby Callum met the Easter bunny for the first time on Wednesday at Timmins Square. The shopping centre is closed for Good Friday, but the bunny will be back on Saturday for one last full day of Easter photo opportunities from 9 a.m. to 6...
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HIGH SCHOOLERS LEARN ABOUT MINING
Over 200 high school students from eight schools around the region gathered at Northern College’s Porcupine campus on Tuesday for MineOpportunity, an interactive team-based career exploration event. Nicole Tardif, the associate director of the Goodman...
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A NEW DAY FOR HEALTH AND ATHLETICS
A new day for health and athletics: Timmins MPP George Pire (from left), Kraymr Grenke (Northern College board chair), Mitch Dumas (Northern College president and CEO), Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau, Nathan Jensen (sports dome architect) and the...
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STUDY SAYS AMALGAMATED FIRE HALL ON HIGHWAY 655 WILL REDUCE RESPONSE TIMES
Timmins’ professional firefighters are concerned about a proposal to build a new fire hall on Highway 655, saying it will reduce response times, since most fires and other incidents happen in the city’s main core. A delegation from the Timmins...
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COUNCILLOR LEAVES MEETING IN A HUFF
A Timmins city councillor walked out of Tuesday’s council meeting in a huff after refusing to let the mayor call for a vote on a resolution he had brought to council for debate and discussion. Timmins city council follows Bourinot’s Rules of Order,...
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TIMMINS CONTINUES TO BATTLE WITH THE SNOW
The Timmins area got another blast of snow over the weekend, which has city crews out clearing snow once again. It has been a tough winter for everyone in the city, with crews being pushed to their limits. “To date, crews and contractors have removed...
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TMAC EXPANDS IN DOWNTOWN TIMMINS
Some big changes are taking place at Total Martial Arts Centre (TMAC) in downtown Timmins, after a recent acquisition of the neighboring building. Owner Matthew Poulin, who has now been operating out of his current location at 29 Spruce Street South...
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Rock On The River’s full lineup announced
The full lineup for the tenth edition of the Rock On The River music festival was formally revealed on Wednesday with the announcement of the country acts. The two-day event, hosted by the Timmins Festivals and Events Committee (TFEC), will be held on...
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SNOWY HIGHWAYS LEAD TO TREACHEROUS TRAVEL
A significant winter storm hit the Timmins area beginning on Sunday afternoon, moving into Monday. Approximately 30 centimetres of snow fell on Sunday, with another 20 to 30 centimetres expected to fall by the end of Monday. The storm led to a flurry...
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KASHECHEWAN CHIEF TO MEET WITH FEDERAL MINISTER
Kashechewan First Nation Chief Hosea Wesley will be meeting with federal minister of Indigenous services Mandy Gull-Masty this weekend in Niagara Falls, where around 1,000 evacuees have been living for well over two months. This follows a recent call...
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Canada Nickel Company aims to break ground by year’s end
It is shaping up to be an exciting year for Canada Nickel Company according to its CEO and director Mark Selby, who was the keynote speaker in the latest edition of 'The State of Mining ’ series hosted by the Timmins Chamber on Tuesday at the Porcupine...
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SNOWCROSS EXCITEMENT IN TIMMINS
Reme Chartrand #109 is seen at the start line for the fan experience race at the Pro Snowcross Nationals on Saturday at 1304 Airport Rd. Behind him on his snow machine is a fan he picked out of the crowd (to his mother’s delight), as did nine other...
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ROB KNOX RUNNING FOR MAYOR IN 2026
The rumours are true: Rob Knox, the former Timmins Police Service board chair, is running for mayor in the next municipal election. “It’s been a lifelong passion to make things better and be engaged in the community,” Knox said in his downtown office...
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COULD SCHOOL BUS ARM CAMERAS COME TO TIMMINS?
The Timmins Police Service (TPS) Board has given its support for enhanced school bus safety, as well as the implementation of stoparm camera systems, as requested by Timmins City Council. Timmins council piggybacked their support for a letter...
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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PAGNE
Models wearing traditional dress from the Côte D’Ivoire, Congo, Cameroon and Namibia dance before the serving of traditional African food at the Intercultural feast and fashion show (“Repas interculturel & défilé”) at Collège Boréal on Friday. The...
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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: TRANSFORMER CONVOY SLOWS TRAFFIC ON VOYAGE FROM GOLDEN CITY TO SCHUMACHER
Timmins motorists travelling west along Highway 101 had to cool their jets on Thursday as a massive transformer slowed traffic on its way to Schumacher. Weighing the equivalent of 90 cars, the 196-tonne power transformer took six hours to travel 15.5...
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NORTHERN CADETS WILL TAKE TO THE SKIES IN ‘EXERCISE CHILLY HAWK’
Northern cadets will get a long-awaited chance to fly this weekend at the Earlton-Timiskaming airport. “We’re bringing aircraft and northern air cadets to Earlton this weekend,” Capt. Morgan Arnott told The Daily Press. “They ’ll be able to...
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TRAIL OF DOWNTOWN ARSONIST RUNS COLD
The trail of a downtown arsonist has run cold for Timmins Police. Around midnight on Sept. 13, an officer on foot patrol noticed smoke coming out of the office of Astrid’s Bookkeeping on Third Avenue and Cedar Street. According to footage captured by...
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BURST TIRE CAUSES EMERGENCY LANDING FOR TORONTO-TIMMINS FLIGHT
A Thursday evening Toronto-Timmins flight had to turn around and land shortly after takeoff because of a flat tire. Timmins resident Louis Clausi was attempting to return from a Barbados-Toronto, Toronto-Timmins trip on flight AC8435. “On departure...
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FIRE IN SCHUMACHER ROOMING HOUSE CONSUMES ROOF, SECOND FLOOR
A house in Schumacher lit up the sky Monday night as firefighters battled a blaze that started in a first floor bedroom, forcing out a lone tenant and her dog as it shot through the roof. A bystander who did not want to give his name was gazing...
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Crew members from the Australian reality show “Outback Truckers” are seen Monday after getting fitted for winter gear at Mikey’s in Timmins. They were on their way to Moosonee to film an episode about ice road trucking. From left: Noella Rinaldo...
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TRAILER PARK OWNER COULD HAVE ROOM FOR ALL EVICTED RESIDENTS OF FAIRWAY VILLAGE
The owner of a trailer park in Timmins has a message for residents of Fairway Village who are being evicted by the Discovery Silver mining company. “Don’t panic,” said Sabi Ahsan, owner of True North Estates that runs the Sheridan Mobile Home Park on...
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GOOD CURLING
Newfoundland and Labrador skip Megan Blandford throws a stone during warmups for her Tuesday afternoon matchup with British Columbia. B.C. won the match, 6-4. The U18 Championships continue until Saturday at the McIntyre Arena and Curling Club.
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POLICE SAY BREAK AND ENTERS DOWN, WHILE SHOPLIFTING IS UP
In a presentation to council Feb. 3, the Timmins Police Service Board said that while many crime numbers are trending downward in the city, issues with shoplifting and arson are still on the rise. Chief Sydney Lecky addressed council on behalf of the...
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COUNCILLOR WANTS TO ELIMINATE ENCAMPMENT BEHIND LIVING SPACE
A Timmins councillor would like the city to fence off the area behind the city’s shelter that has been the scene of an encampment that has been a nuisance to local residents he’s heard from. “We have to let those residents know in that area….is there...
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MAYOR MICHELLE BOILEAU PITCHES ‘THE TIMMINS ADVANTAGE’ IN YEARLY ADDRESS
Mayor Michelle Boileau set out to define “the Timmins advantage” as its mining sector, infrastructure and natural resources at her annual state of the city address on Wednesday. The mayor listed the many ways the city is preparing for growth. Chief...
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TIMMINS PORCUPINE SEARCH AND RESCUE GETS ‘CADILLAC OF DRONES’
A group of local search and rescue volunteers have just become the proud recipients of two high end drones that will be a game changer for finding lost souls in the vast forests of northern Ontario, and could see them deployed further afield. Timmins...
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Fairway Village resident hopes for the best after eviction notice
Residents of the Fairway Village trailer park in Timmins continue to come to terms with the recent announcement from mining company Discovery Silver that the park will close in two years, with the next steps for many far from clear. On Friday, Jan....
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COUNCIL OVERRIDES STRONG MAYOR POWERS
The City of Timmins will move ahead with two key recreation initiatives in 2026 after council voted to override a strong mayor powers veto at Tuesday evening ’s meeting. On Jan. 12, Mayor Michelle Boileau invoked the provincially implemented strong...
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COCHRANE RESIDENTS RALLY TO PROTEST HIGHWAY 11 SAFETY ISSUES
Northern Ontario communities, including Cochrane, took part in a coordinated Highway 11 Safety Rally, on Jan. 24. It sent a clear message to provincial authorities: Highway 11 is unsafe and immediate action is needed to protect residents, travelers...
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NORTHERN COLLEGE SPORTS DOME RECEIVES BIG NOHFC BOOST
Northern College’s sports dome project received a $2 million dollar financial boost from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) on Friday, as announced by Timmins MPP George Pirie. “Northern College is a cornerstone asset for the City...
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SCHOOL BUSES RESUMING GRADUALLY FOUR WEEKS AFTER SNOW STORM
Full school bus service has yet to resume four weeks after a record-breaking two-day snowstorm. Timmins was hit with two feet of blowing snow and extreme cold Dec 28-30 that cancelled all school bus routes serving all four school boards. According to...
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REPAIRS COMING TO GILLIES LAKE BOARDWALK AFTER A DECADE OF HEAVY USE
The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA) has received a $100,000 donation from Caisse Alliance for the repair and restoration of the Gillies Lake Boardwalk and related site improvements. Located within the Gillies Lake Conservation Area and...
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MELROSE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION OPEN HOUSE DRAWS INTEREST
There was plenty of interest this week when the City of Timmins held a public information session regarding the proposed Melrose Heights subdivision development. Taking place late Monday afternoon in the auditorium at the McIntyre Community Complex, a...
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CRAWFORD PROJECT NEAR TIMMINS ADDED TO PROVINCE’S EXPEDITED FRAMEWORK
Canada Nickel Company’s Crawford Project, located 42 kilometres north of Timmins, received another big boost of support on Tuesday. The provincial government announced it will move forward under the One Project, One Process framework. Stephen Lecce,...
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INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA RAMPS UP KASHECHEWAN EVACUATION
Indigenous Services Canada is assisting with evacuation plans and repairs for a remote Ontario First Nation that declared a state of emergency after its aging water treatment plant and sewage system failed. Kashechewan First Nation, a flyin Cree...
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PROVINCE ANNOUNCES $1.3M FOR TIMMINS
The latest round of funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) was officially announced on Friday morning with over $1.3 million dollars heading towards three local businesses, as well at the Mattagami Region Conservation...
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LOCAL SKI CLUBS BENEFIT FROM WINTER STORM
If there is to be any silver lining in the aftermath of the massive winter storm which walloped Timmins last week to the tune of two feet of snow, its the possibility of an extended season for local skiiers, both cross-country and downhill. Christine...
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RELIEF FOR SCHUMACHER AFTER MAJOR SNOWSTORM
Following a 44-hour snowfall Dec. 28-30, residents of Schumacher who rely on on-street parking found their cars buried in the snow. “That posed some challenges but we got through it and the equipment is here today and probably tomorrow, and we’ll get...
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TWO FEET OF SNOW FALLS ON TIMMINS AND AREA DURING SEVERE NEW YEAR’S STORM
It was dramatic, challenging, and highly unusual when Timmins said goodbye to 2025 with the biggest winter storm in years. How much snow did the Timmins area get? Trudy Kidd, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, confirmed Timmins...
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MONDAY’S WINTER WALLOP WILL NOT BE THE LAST FOR TIMMINS
As the Timmins area continues to get walloped by a major winter snow storm, a meteorologist says the public should be prepared for more similar storms. Timmins is currently under a “Orange Warning” from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)...
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CHRISTMAS AT THE BARN
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with baby Leo at the 5th Annual South Porcupine Tree Lighting family skate on Tuesday. The entirely community-run event is held at the Carlo Cattarello Arena, locally known as “the Barn.”
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A SPECIAL VISIT
Santa chats with siblings Lydia, 5, left, and Michael, 7, at his castle on Monday at the Timmins Square. Lydia asked him for “a pet birdie,” and Michael would like a Senators hockey jersey this Christmas.
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PROVINCE PULLS $3.2 MILLION OF ENCAMPMENT RESPONSE FUNDING
A proposed encampment site in the far west end of Timmins will not be moving ahead after it was announced that the province has pulled nearly $3.2 million dollars worth of funding off the table. During a meeting of the Cochrane District Services Board...
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TIMMINS STRONGLY OPPOSES PROVINCE’S CONSERVATION PLAN
The City of Timmins has formally let its opposition known to the Ontario government’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities across the province, after a unanimous vote last week. The Ontario government, led by Premier Doug Ford, introduced Bill...
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NEW ASSOCIATION AIMS TO BE ONE STRONG VOICE FOR SMALL TOWNS
The mayors of six small towns along the Highway 11 corridor have come together to form STANO, the Small Town Association of Northern Ontario, so they can speak with one voice to the powers that be. Smooth Rock Falls Mayor Patrick Roberts got the idea...
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DOUBLING OF TIMMINS’ HOMELESS POPULATION MAKES WINTER RESPONSE MORE URGENT
The unhoused population in Timmins has doubled in the past year, and service providers are working very hard to deal with it this winter, given the low supply of supportive housing. Despite the many challenges, the local services board, with the help...
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WEST END SITE SELECTED FOR ENCAMPMENT HUB
Timmins City Council chose a west end location for the homeless encampment response initiative site after a lengthy and tense discussion and vote on Tuesday night. It will be located at 5310 Highway 101 West, the property formerly home to the Tembec...
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WHERE TO BUILD A NEW MULTI-USE RECREATION FACILITY?
Whether or not Timmins will ever build a new multi-use recreational complex is yet to be determined, as the current council moves in to the final year of its term. At last week’s city budget meeting, a lengthy presentation led by Jonathan Hack,...
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HAULING ROAD WILL DIVERT OVER A 100 MINING TRUCKS FROM TIMMINS TRAFFIC A DAY
A mining company is making a major investment in diverting its heavy trucks off a main thoroughfare in Timmins. The city is located in the heart of the biggest gold camp in Ontario, and its citizens have long complained that mining trucks damage the...
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COUNCIL APPROVES $3 MILLION IN FLEET PURCHASES
City council has approved the fleet program budget for 2026 to the tune of nearly $3 million dollars after a vote on Tuesday evening as part of ongoing budget discussions. Fleet refers to all vehicles and heavy equipment used by the City of Timmins...
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COUNCIL APPROVES TWO OF THREE PARKING CHANGES
There was a lively discussion on no parking and accessibility zones at last week’s city council meeting. Director of public works and environmental services Ken Krcel brought forth a resolution for some local bylaw changes for three particular areas...
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COUNCIL APPROVES DOWNTOWN LANEWAY CLOSURE
A section of laneway in downtown Timmins will be closed for general public use after a vote at this week’s city council meeting. The section in question lies between Spruce Street South and Pine Street South, north of Third Avenue. Ward 5 Coun. Cory...
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PUBLIC SURVEY ON 2026 CITY BUDGET REVEALED
As Timmins City Cuncil continues to work its way through the budget process, they will take into consideration the public’s opinion, thoughts, and requests after the results of the 2026 budget survey report were shared at city hall last week. “In...
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Timmins emergency shelter to be relocated by year-end, says services board
The Living Space emergency shelter could be relocated before the end of the year. At the Nov. 20 board meeting, Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) outlined the next steps in what they described as an urgent push to address homelessness in Timmins...
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