Maija Hoggett

Timmins

Reporter at Timminstoday.com

Journalist at Sudbury Northern Life

Journalist at Northern Ontario Business (NOB)

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3% tax rates 'difficult to achieve' moving forward, warns CAO

1 day ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - Local residents finally know how much their tax bills are going up this year. While the municipal levy increase of 3.43 per cent was approved months ago, Timmins council has given the green light to the budgets for the agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs) that also impact residents' tax bills. The tax rates and ratios have been approved as well.
'Don't expect any miracles': Gvozdanovic named to CDSB

2 days ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - With Bill Gvozdanovic taking a seat at the Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) table, he has a message for the public. "What we’ve done is we’ve reached right down to the bottom of the barrel and you’ve found me, and I want the public to understand: Don’t expect any miracles,” said the Ward 3 councillor. At the May 13 meeting, Gvozdanovic was appointed to the board. It was necessary after Coun.
Dedicated volunteer, business owner receives Heart of Gold award

2 days ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - A popular volunteer and business owner has picked up another accolade. Estela Chow received the Heart of Gold Civic Award at tonight's (May 13) Timmins council meeting. The thriving business owner has over three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, caregiver and rental property owner, said Mayor Michelle Boileau. "Timmins is a beautiful place to live because of people like Estela who focus on the positive.
Photos: Mattagami River water levels are down, but still high

3 days ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - While water is still high on the main river running through town, it is significantly lower than a week ago. Today, at the Mattagami River Boat Launch, the water is still at the top of the ramp. That's an improvement from last week when most of the parking lot was under water. On the other side of Riverside Drive at the Historical Conservation Area, there is also a noticeable drop in water.
Council meets tonight, here's what's on the agenda

3 days ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - After a couple of council meetings packed with items to tackle, it's a bit of a lighter load for members tonight. The one staff report on the agenda is an important one, though. The sole presentation at the Timmins council looks at the budgets from the agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs) that have an impact on taxes, and the 2025 tax rates and ratios. Members have already approved a 3.43 per cent levy increase for 2025.
'A lot of garbage': Women help clean-up entrance to South Porcupine

4 days ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

SOUTH PORCUPINE - A corner of the community is a little cleaner thanks to Lorelea Anderson and Catherine St-Denis. Over the weekend, the two women spent a couple of hours on each morning sprucing up the Bruce Y area. “It was pretty much every time we’d hit the Y, I’d see all the garbage outside on the road, it doesn’t belong there … so we picked it up,” said Anderson.
Photos: Here's where flooding's at on the Mattagami River today

1 week ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - The water level on the Mattagami River is still high. Today, the Mountjoy Historical Conservation Area largely remains under water. At the boat launch, the water is still up into the parking lot. While logs and debris from the shore are common sights on the river with the flooding, today there was an unusual sighting. A gazebo quickly became one of the most photographed images being shared on social media as it made its way down the river along where its visible from Riverside Drive.
Video: Moose meet on the back road

1 week ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - With spring in the air, animals are out and about as well. Shedding their winter coats, the moose are scraggly looking right now. This duo enjoyed a morning drink from a creek on Gold Mine Road, unfazed by passing vehicles and even a cyclist. OPP have shared a warning about moose being on area highways, urging drivers to be cautious, especially while driving at night.
New scoreboard lined up for the Mac

1 week ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - A new centrepiece will soon hang over centre ice at the Mac. The out-of-date scoreboard at the McIntyre arena is being replaced with a new four-sided LED setup that includes full-colour video. Harris Time Inc. was awarded the $195,870 contract at Timmins council's April 29 meeting. The company had the lowest compliant bid for the system at $181,950. Their bid also included a couple of different options for the city to consider.
'No reason for it': Timmins rejects strong mayor powers

1 week ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - While the City of Timmins has rejected the recently expanded strong mayor powers, the legislation still took effect on May 1. At its April 29 meeting, Timmins council joined the growing number of municipalities opposed to the sweeping powers being bestowed on heads of council. Timmins is asking the province to repeal the legislation or offer an option for municipalities to opt out.