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CTV News
25-07-2025
- CTV News
Timmins police warn residents about fraudulent contractors offering driveway repairs
Timmins police say it has received calls and online reports about a suspicious asphalt company making its way throughout northern Ontario. The Timmins Police Service says that it has received calls and online reports this week about a suspicious asphalt company making its way throughout northern Ontario. 'The information we've received so far is that there's a group going around door-to-door, offering to pave driveways with leftover asphalt, for significantly discounted prices,' said acting Det. Sgt. Kathryn Beatty of the Timmins Police Service. Beatty said the price the fraudulent contractors are quoting is $2,000 for a quick job. As far as she knows, no money has been exchanged in Timmins because people have doubted the sales pitches. Asphalt scam The Timmis Police Service says some scamming driveway repair contractors are going door-to-door offering leftover asphalt. (File) She added that seniors and other vulnerable individuals tend to be targeted. 'They're showing up in unmarked vehicles, they're saying that they're just in town doing a quick job, or they have leftover material,' Beatty said. 'They're showing up in unmarked vehicles, they're saying that they're just in town doing a quick job, or they have leftover material.' — Acting Det. Sgt. Kathryn Beatty of the Timmins Police Service 'They're not providing business cards, business names, addresses or phone numbers and if they do, then we later find out that they're not legitimate.' If these contractors happen to make you an offer, she said residents should take note of their appearance and what their vehicles look like -- and report the descriptions to police. 'If people show up at your door, do your due diligence, ask for a business card, ask for phone numbers, take five minutes and verify that the information you are being given is accurate,' Beatty said. 'Sometimes when the deal is too good to be true, it's because it's not a good deal.' One Timmins resident who did not want to appear on camera told CTV News that he was approached yesterday by a man in a white pickup truck with an Alberta licence plate who said he had 'recycled asphalt and a grader ready to make his driveway look really good.' Other comments posted on social media also indicate a white vehicle is being used and the workers are telling people they're from Thunder Bay.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Special Olympics athletes from northern Ontario on their way to Calgary to compete
Special Olympic athletes from northern Ontario are on their way to the 2024 winter games in Calgary. In keeping with the spirit of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary this week, Timmins bowling athlete Ronald Thomson got bowling pins and a bowling ball shaved into the back of his head. He said bowling has been one of his hobbies for 12 years and now he's ready to take his game to the next level. 'They told me it's not just a hobby,' said Thomson. 'It's a sport, too, and it's rewarding, get to travel, get to meet new friends, see what the competition is like and just the sportsmanship alone is worth it.' Thomson will be joined by a snowshoeing competitor from Iroquois Falls and other bowling teammates from Timmins, including Ashley Kaizer. 'I'm going to do my best down there ... first nationals down there,' said Kaizer. Bowling pins In keeping with the spirit of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary this week, Timmins bowling athlete Ronald Thomson got bowling pins and a bowling ball shaved into the back of his head. 'We're here to wish him well,' said Marc Depatie, communications coordinator for the Timmins Police Service. 'Send him on his way with as much confidence as possible … He represents the Timmins Police Service as a Special Olympian at various events throughout the province and now nationally so we couldn't be more proud.' Timmins Police has a long-standing history with the Special Olympics and were part of the send-off. 'They're great ambassadors to the community and I enjoy working with them,' said Const. David Wilkie. Celebrations in Calgary begin on Tuesday with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, followed by eight sporting competitions and various activities.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Timmins police expand staff to meet modern policing needs
Northern Ontario Watch Timmins police are hiring a finance associate and other support staff as part of a modernization push. Chief Sydney Lecky says the new roles will reduce officer paperwork and improve efficiency. Lydia Chubak reports.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Tmmins police expand staff to meet modern policing needs
Northern Ontario Watch Timmins police are hiring a finance associate and other support staff as part of a modernization push. Chief Sydney Lecky says the new roles will reduce officer paperwork and improve efficiency. Lydia Chubak reports.
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
Suspect caused $2M in damage, Timmins police say
The suspect is described as a young male wearing a dark green sweatshirt with a light-coloured logo on the left chest and black shorts. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Police in Timmins have released security camera footage and a screengrab of a male they believe was responsible for an incident that caused $2 million in damage early Wednesday morning. 'The Timmins Police Service and Cochrane District Crime Stoppers are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the person responsible for a series of intentional vehicle collisions that caused significant property damage along Riverside Drive,' police said in a news release Thursday. Timmins suspect A screengrab of the suspect who is described as a young male wearing a dark green sweatshirt with a light-coloured logo on the left chest and black shorts. (Timmins police photo) A suspect driving a stolen Ford F150 was seen 'driving erratically and deliberately striking multiple commercial properties in the area,' police said. 'The vehicle ultimately came to a stop after becoming lodged on a guardrail in a residential neighbourhood on Sterling Avenue. A witness in the area observed a male suspect fleeing the final scene on foot.' At least one car dealership in the area was struck, posting about the damage on its Facebook page. The suspect is described as a young male wearing a dark green sweatshirt with a light-coloured logo on the left chest and black shorts. 'The damages from this incident are estimated to exceed $2 million, including the total destruction of the stolen vehicle,' police said. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online. If information leading to an arrest could lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000. You will remain anonymous and will not be required to testify in court.
