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CTV News
13 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Timmins expands roadwork operations
Timmins' construction season is in full swing, with the city doubling its roadwork plans thanks to favorable contractor rates, committing $5 million annually for three years to address potholes through 'shave and pave' projects. Lydia Chubak reports.
CTV News
16 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Construction season underway in Timmins
Road work underway in the City of Timmins on June 2, 2025. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario) 'Potholes are a big problem,' said Scott Tam, Timmins' director of growth and infrastructure. Tam recommended city council commit $5 million annually for the next three years to 'shave and pave' municipal roads. Work is currently underway on Rae Street North. Thanks to securing a better rate from the contractor, the city is doubling the number of kilometres it will repave over the next three years. 'With the pricing we got, we realize that we have an opportunity to add more,' said Tam. 'We're still planning on doing about 12 to 14 kilometres of paving this year, so we're still finalizing a little bit more to the list that's out there now so we can really get ahead of it,' he added. Dozens of roads will undergo repairs, and the $9.3-million list of projects is available on the city's website. This summer and fall, the Connecting Link project will focus on Highway 101 East, covering a long stretch from Crawford Street to the Porcupine River Bridge. Current priorities include asphalt grinding and a new water main. ROAD WORK TIMMINS Road work underway in the City of Timmins on June 2, 2025. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario) 'We figured we'd give a break on the rest of the downtown core… so we just wanted to make sure we had all that planned out and this was the next segment that we designed and ready to go,' said Tam. City council approved the work in March at a cost of $21.7 million. Due to the project's scope – including full asphalt restoration, new lights and a new sidewalk on the north side – the work will take two years to complete.
CTV News
a day ago
- General
- CTV News
Timmins temporarily closing pool for summer upgrades
An undated image of the exterior of the Archie Dillon Sportsplex in Timmins, Ont. (File photo/Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario) The City of Timmins is closing the swimming pool at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex this summer for maintenance and upgrades. The facility will be shut down during July and August for renovations, including a redesigned front entrance for improved accessibility, energy-efficient lighting upgrades, and regrouting of the pool to enhance cleanliness and safety. 'These upgrades will help the city provide a more accessible, enjoyable, and safe environment for all,' officials said in a release. Swimming lessons and programs will relocate to Gillies Lake Beach, which opens for the season on Saturday, June 28. Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in July and 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. in August. Additional community events and lifesaving courses will also be offered at the beach. Updates on the pool's reopening and programming can be found on the city's website.
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Northern Ont. man fined $1,001 for dumping a bag of garbage
Timmins still has a problem with people illegally dumping trash, so it's stepping up fines and enforcement. Sergio Arangio reports. 2021: Cracking down on illegal dumping in Timmins A Cochrane, Ont., man was fined $1,001 for dumping a single bag of garbage on public land. John Sullivan pleaded guilty to the offence, which is a violation under the Public Lands Act. In a news release Friday, the Ministry of Natural Resources said the incident took place Oct. 8, 2023, in Hanna Township, south of Cochrane. 'The officers discovered that garbage had been deposited on public lands at the Little Lake access point parking lot,' the release said. 'The investigation led conservation officers to Sullivan who admitted to the offence.' Justice of the Peace Estelle Bérubé heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on Dec. 3, 2024. To report a natural resource problem or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll-free at 1-877-847-7667. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases, click here.
CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Police urge caution after bear cub incident in Timmins neighbourhood
Northern Ontario Watch A Timmins resident sustained non-life-threatening injuries after intervening to protect their dog from a bear cub spotted in a tree on Lozanne Crescent early this morning; police, who have handed the case to the Ministry of Natural Resources, warn against approaching bear cubs, while locals report mixed experiences with wildlife in the area.
