Timmins_Police_Service_logo_updThe Timmins Police Service would like to remind residents that there is a by-law in place regarding discharging firearms within the limits of the City of Timmins.

Police have received recent reports of residents discharging firearms in city limits in attempt to dispatch bears in the area. Residents are warned against this type of activity, as it could be dangerous to residents, family pets or others who may be in the area.

Citizens are reminded that pursuant to by-law 1991-3778, it is prohibited to discharge a firearm within city limits. In the by-law, “firearms” means a “gun or any other type of weapon including air-guns, spring-guns, cross-bows, long-bows, or any class or type thereof.”

The areas to which this by-law applies include, but are not limited to:

  • That part of the geographic Township of Jessop consisting of a strip of land within 300 metres in width along both sides of Highway 629 (Airport Road)
  • All of the geographic area in the Township of Mountjoy
  • That part of lots 2 to 5 inclusive in the second, third, and fourth concessions in the geographic area of the Township of Robb which is situate within 120 metres from the shoreline of Kamiscotia Lake
  • All of the geographic area in the Township of Tisdale
  • All of the geographic area in the Township of Whitney
  • All of that part of lots 9 to 12 in the fifth and sixth concessions in the geographic area of the Township of Shaw

Anyone who fails to abide by this by-law could face fines of up to $5000, as well as possible sanctions under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Please follow these laws to ensure the safety of everyone in the community.