Timmins, ON

Council Meeting

Committee Against Gender Based Violence

The Committee Against Gender Based Violence will approve minutes from January and discuss updates on the 'Staying Isn't Choosing Phase 2' initiative. Items include a professional conference, youth summit, community sports engagement, and storytelling efforts. No votes on spending or policies are scheduled.

• Approval of January 14, 2026 minutes
• Abuse Shatters Lives (ASL) Conference – Professional Engagement
• High School Youth Summit – Youth Engagement
• Community & Sports Engagement – Leadership Engagement
• Storytelling & Community Voices

Committee of Adjustment

The Timmins Committee of Adjustment meets Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East. The agenda covers adoption of September 14, 2026 minutes, approval of Secretary-Treasurer notification actions, and public hearings on eight applications: two consent applications from NI & Co. Ltd. (B-18-26, B-19-26) and six minor variance applications (A-42-26 through A-47-26). No dollar amounts or specific requested variances appear in the agenda text provided.

• Consent applications B-18-26 and B-19-26 from NI & Co. Ltd.
• Minor variance A-42-26 from Tom Trussler
• Minor variance A-43-26 from Rubino Real Estate Holdings, agent Derek Wojtczak
• Minor variance A-44-26 from Roger Génier
• Minor variances A-45-26 (William Newell & Lisa Cantera), A-46-26 (Olawale Oladapo, agent Emilie Seguin), A-47-26 (Jonathan Rivard, agent Rivard Engineering)

Proclamations

The City of Timmins is holding a proclamation meeting on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 am at City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East. The agenda contains a single item: a proclamation for Ontario Public Library Week at the Timmins Public Library. No other business, votes, or dollar amounts appear in the supplied agenda.

• Proclamation for Ontario Public Library Week at the Timmins Public Library

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Indigenous Advisory Committee

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Proclamations

This is a ceremonial proclamation agenda item. The City of Timmins will hold a flag raise for Ontario Cadets Week at City Hall on October 2, 2026. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Flag raise for Ontario Cadets Week at City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

Timmins Police Service Board Regular Meeting

The Timmins Police Service Board is holding a regular meeting on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 am in the Timmins Police Service Community Boardroom. The agenda includes updates from Chief Lecky on activities and the Indigenous Advisory Committee, HR staffing updates, a statistical report, and two finance items on an equipment management system and the 2027 fleet. The board will also approve the agenda and previous minutes, and may enter a closed meeting under Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act. The attached minutes are from the July 10, 2026 meeting, not the September 24 date in the meeting title.

• Finance - Equipment Management System - Chief Lecky (R)
• Finance - 2027 Fleet - Chief Lecky (R)
• Statistical Report - Chief Lecky
• HR Staffing Updates - CHRE Del Guidice
• Closed meeting proposed under Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Committee reviewed updates on the Municipal Heritage Register and discussed draft designation applications for 41 Father Costello and 60 Brunette Road. Members also discussed the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario's advocacy for a $10 million annual matching grant for housing.

• Designation applications for 41 Father Costello (Dwyer Block) and 60 Brunette Road (Hollinger Grandstand
• ACO advocacy for a $10 million/year matching grant program for housing
• Plaque presentations for 54 Spruce Street and 272 Third Avenue scheduled for July 14, 2026
• Review of Municipal Heritage Register designations for 54 Spruce and 272 Third Avenue

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee of the City of Timmins meets Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the Timmins Museum National Exhibition Centre, 325 Second Ave. The agenda lists discussion items on a Minister Pirie letter, a Legacy Report, a Caboose & Hollinger House update, and museum signage. The only formal decisions on the agenda are routine: approving the agenda, adopting minutes of the June 24, 2026 regular meeting, and adjourning. No dollar amounts, contracts, or public hearings appear in the agenda text.

• Discussion item: Minister Pirie Letter
• Discussion item: Legacy Report
• Discussion item: Caboose & Hollinger House Update
• Discussion item: Museum Signage
• Vote to adopt minutes of the regular meeting held June 24th, 2026

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing a new application form for potential committee members. The agenda also includes approving previous minutes and discussing several pending accessibility items.

• Review of Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Member Application Form
• Approval of August 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Sportsplex ramp and automatic doors
• Discussion regarding accessible swing purchases for White Water Park and Kenneth Crescent Park
• Discussion regarding Mountjoy Arena accessible washroom

Indigenous Advisory Committee

Proclamations

This is a brief ceremonial meeting where the City of Timmins will issue a proclamation in Council Chambers for Take Back the Night. No decisions or substantive discussions are on the agenda.

• Proclamation for Take Back the Night in Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee is meeting to discuss the CREWS report with guest Kamil Ahmed, review the second iteration of the CSWB Plan 2025-2029, and receive updates on priority topic areas, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion External Committee, and the Data Working Group. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Discussion of CREWS report with guest Kamil Ahmed
• Update on CSWB Plan 2025-2029 second iteration and priority topic areas
• Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion External Committee
• Update on Data Working Group
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2026 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to hear several applications regarding land consent, minor variances, and fence variances. The agenda also includes a hearing for a dangerous dog appeal.

• Consent application B-15-26 by 1232386 Ontario Inc.
• Consent application B-16-26 by Andrew Marks
• Consent application B-17-26 by Mascioli Construction Company Limited
• Minor variance applications A-35-26, A-40-26, and A-41-26
• Dangerous dog appeal DD-02-26 by Hope Hill and Keagan Chmara

Proclamations - 09 Sep 2026 - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day

The City of Timmins will hold a proclamation ceremony in Council Chambers to recognize Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 2:30 pm.

• Proclamation of FASD Awareness Month
• Meeting at City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Systems Leadership Committee

Timmins Police Service Board Regular Meeting

The Timmins Police Service Board is meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes, and to enter a closed session for confidential matters under Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act. No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda for August 20, 2026 meeting
• Approval of minutes from July 10 and August 13, 2026 meetings
• Closed meeting for confidential matters under Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act
• Next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold hearings for several property-related applications, including requests for minor variances and land consents. The body will also review and adopt minutes from the July 20, 2026, meeting.

• Consent Application B-11-26: Andre Lauziere regarding 840 Finn Road
• Consent Applications B-13-26 and B-14-26: Lafleur Gardens Ltd.
• Minor Variance Application A-34-26: Patrick McEachren and Ginette Dubuc
• Minor Variance Application A-35-26: 1001235842 Ontario Inc. (Rahim Chagani)
• Minor Variance Application FV-01-26: Shawn Ouimette

Proclamations - 14 Aug 2026 - Filipino Fiesta

This is a ceremonial agenda item, not a decision-making meeting. The City of Timmins will hold a flag-raising at City Hall on August 14, 2026, at 11:00 am to mark Filipino Fiesta. No other business is listed.

• Flag raising for Filipino Fiesta at City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins, ON, on August 14, 2026 at 11:00 am

Council Meeting

Council is considering a motion to accept the Ontario Ombudsman's report finding that email discussions among a quorum of council in June 2025 constituted an illegally closed meeting. The motion directs staff to draft a procedural bylaw update on calling special meetings and to prepare council orientation on closed meetings and email use. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ombudsman report: June 20, 2025 email thread among council quorum was an illegal closed meeting
• Motion to accept Ombudsman recommendations
• Directs administration to draft update to Procedural Bylaw on calling special meetings
• Directs preparation of council orientation on closed meetings and email use

Timmins Police Service Board Regular Meeting

The Timmins Police Service Board will consider approving the 2025 Annual Missing Person Report and the First Aggregate Discipline Measures Report for 2026, which details disciplinary actions taken without hearings. The board will also receive updates from the Chief, Deputy Chief, and committee chairs, and review correspondence from the Inspector General of Policing regarding political activity by board members.

• Approval of 2025 Missing Person Report (to be published on police website)
• Approval of Aggregate Discipline Measures Report (Jan 1–Jun 1, 2026) with 4 incidents: 2 forfeitures of hours (20 total hours) and 2 training measures
• Correspondence: Inspector General Advisory Bulletin on political activity for board members ahead of municipal elections
• Statistical report from Deputy Chief Dinel
• HR staffing updates from Chief Human Resources Executive

Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss the Service Timmins Portal, review site visits for accessibility at Leo DelVillano Park restrooms and the Sportsplex pool, and consider a letter of support to City Council for using the CNIB National I.D. card as a valid bus pass for Paratransit and conventional transit. The committee will also receive updates on the Airport Road Activity Trail extension and other accessibility projects.

• Resolution to adopt minutes from May 28, 2026 meeting
• Discussion on Service Timmins Portal with J. Chilton
• Site visit findings at Leo DelVillano Park restrooms and Sportsplex pool
• Letter of support for CNIB National I.D. card as bus pass for Paratransit
• Update on Airport Road Activity Trail extension between Lamminen Road and Riverpark Road

Council Meeting

Timmins City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including zoning changes for Melrose Heights and Highway 101 East, a detailed design service contract for the Deloro Landfill Site, a pilot program for ONR first-mile last-mile transit, and the 2025 year-end financial report. The agenda also includes a closed meeting to discuss an ongoing investigation by the Ontario Ombudsman, and several by-laws for first and second reading, including appointments and agreements.

• Zoning amendments for Melrose Heights and Highway 101 East (By-laws 2026-9391 and 2026-9392)
• Agreement with Dillon Consulting Limited for Deloro Landfill Site Detailed Design Services (By-law 2026-9394)
• Two-year agreement with 1393097 Ontario Inc. for motor grader snow clearing and maintenance grading (By-law 2026-9395)
• Year End Financial Report and Reserves 2025 Tax Fund
• Lease agreements with Chenier Motors Ltd. and McIntyre Curling Club Incorporation

Proclamations - 23 Jul 2026 - Rock on the River Days

The City is issuing a formal proclamation to recognize the upcoming 'Rock on the River Days' event at Hollinger Park.

• Proclamation for Rock on the River Days at Hollinger Park

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold hearings on three minor variance applications. Decisions on each application will be made after public input. This is a regular meeting with procedural items and public hearings.

• Hearing for minor variance A-31-26: Ronald & Suzanne Gosselin (agent Ron Gosselin Jr.)
• Hearing for minor variance A-32-26: Erik Robichaud (agent Brandon Perry)
• Hearing for minor variance A-33-26: Tyler Bertrand (agent Keenan Bertrand)

Indigenous Advisory Committee

Proclamations - 14 Jul 2026 - Festa Italiana

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding a ceremonial flag raise for the Festa Italiana festival. No policy changes, budget allocations, or public hearings are scheduled. The council will simply acknowledge the community event at City Hall.

• Ceremonial flag raise for Festa Italiana at Porcupine Dante Club

Council Meeting

Council will first hold a closed meeting to discuss land acquisitions in Tisdale and Mountjoy townships. The open session includes reports on purchasing a used landfill compactor, replacing airport HVAC units, advancing the Whitney-Tisdale pollution control plant study, and rezoning 324 Feldman Road. Council will also consider motions to approve noise exemptions for a private event and a Sundance ceremony, a $150,000 grant from accommodation tax funds, and a request for a report on lowering the speed limit on Airport Road. Several by-laws for financing capital projects, including the Golden Manor redevelopment and road work, are scheduled for final readings.

• Proposed $559,314.80 contract with N. Lacroix Plumbing and Heating to replace HVAC units at Timmins Victor M. Power Airport
• Purchase of a used 2019 Caterpillar 816K landfill compactor from Marcel Equipment Limited for $329,605 plus HST, with trade-in of existing unit
• Rezoning of land at 324 Feldman Road via By-law 2026-9383
• Request for $150,000 from Municipal Accommodation Tax funds for Mount Jamieson Resort Inc. operations garage and Magic Carpet lift
• Closed meeting to discuss proposed or pending land acquisitions in Tisdale and Mountjoy townships

Timmins Police Service Board Regular Meeting

The Board will review updates on police activities and leadership reports. Key decisions include the appointment of a Special Constable and a Sworn Officer, as well as processing recent resignations.

• Special Constable Appointments
• Sworn Officer Appointment
• Sworn Officer Resignation
• Special Constable Resignation

Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee

The Municipal Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee will consider several grant applications, including a $150,000 request from Mount Jamieson Resort for a Magic Carpet conveyor lift and a new operations garage. It will also hear a grant application from Mushkegowuk Council for Creefest 2026 and a financial report on the MAT fund. The meeting includes the usual declaration of pecuniary interest and approval of the February 13, 2026 minutes.

• Mount Jamieson Resort Inc. – grant request for $150,000 to fund Magic Carpet Ride and new garage
• Mushkegowuk Council – grant application for Creefest 2026 (Category 1)
• MAT Financial Report presentation
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• Approval of previous minutes (February 13, 2026)

Timmins Police Service Board Regular Meeting

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee will review the Museum Constitution, discuss Old Business items like the Caboose relocation, and approve a provincial grant for the Museum Annual Summary.

• Approval of previous minutes
• Museum Constitution formal acceptance
• Old Business: Caboose relocation letter
• Museum Annual Summary – provincial grant funding
• Review of Hollinger House dedication plaque

Council Meeting

Council will vote on finalizing agreements for two new fire trucks and a sewer project, along with several zoning changes and land sales. The meeting also includes resolutions for street closures for events and a presentation on the library's social return on investment.

• Purchase of two tanker apparatus for $1,739,602 + HST
• Purchase of one pumper apparatus for $1,481,500 + HST
• Zoning amendments for 422 Hemlock Street and 285 Pine Street South
• Deeming by-laws for 503, 505, and 515 Cedar Street South
• Street closures for Khalsa Day Parade and Downtown Urban Markets

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing multiple minor variance and consent applications. These include requests for property easements, haul road access, and building height adjustments.

• Easement for 31 Rabbit Road to provide vehicular access to 4365 Highway 101 West
• Haul road easement for C. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd. in Murphy Township
• Height variance for a pre-fabricated steel structure at 2760 Dalton Road
• Consent application by Kim & Sharon Lavergne