Posts in category Communications Campaign

New community service signs revive entrances

Timmins has two new community service signs at the east and west entrances of town. Replacing the tired, plain brown signs are two bright, attractive modern signs that match the colour of our new brand and welcome signage.

Timmins 2020 Will Be Changing its Name

The Timmins 2020 Facebook page will be changing its name to the City of Timmins Facebook page in September. The page will be administered by the new City of Timmins Communications Coordinator and will cover not just Strategic Plan information but also all City communications. This website will also be administered by the City of […]

Timmins 2020 Reaches 1,000+ People at Home Show

Timmins 2020 Reaches 1,000+ People at Home Show

The annual Timmins Home Show is always a great place for the Timmins 2020 team to meet residents and talk about the good things happening to make Timmins a better place. This year’s show was no exception – Booth attendants Mike Kentish and Courtney McDonald chatted with over 1,000 people over the course of the […]

We can take a joke! T2020 stars in April Fools prank

We can take a joke! T2020 stars in April Fools prank

They say that if your friends tease you it means they really like you so we think this is a good sign! Timmins 2020 was the subject of an April Fool’s Day joke today 🙂 Our friends in the media ran a story suggesting that Town Council was considering a Legacy Project in which the […]

Committees finalize culture, tourism & recreation plans

Committees finalize culture, tourism & recreation plans

The four committees overseeing the development of plans for Culture, Tourism and Recreation in Timmins are meeting in early April to finalize the draft plans. The consulting team, which includes PFK and Sierra Management, have produced a plan to promote and develop Culture, another plan focusing on strategic Tourism development, and a third plan for […]

Quarterly T2020 update shows progress

Quarterly T2020 update shows progress

On March 15, Team 2020 issued a quarterly update to demonstrate the progress being made on our 10-year strategic plan. Many of the projects are now complete, with some of them continuing on indefinitely. One of the signs we may be on the right track is Timmins’ most recent ranking on the MoneySense Places to […]

City & Partners promote Active March Break

City & Partners promote Active March Break

The City of Timmins and several private and public sector partners are offering a whole range of family-friendly activities for the March Break. Most of these activities are free or offered at reduced rates to encourage people to get out and enjoy their March break in the community. And if you ever wanted to learn […]

T2020 Plans Spring Update

T2020 Plans Spring Update

The Timmins 2020 team is planning to update the community on its progress to date at a public event in early spring. After a little more than 2 years, many projects outlined in the Strategic Plan have already been accomplished by the City of Timmins and its partners, such as: Engaging the public in a […]

T2020 Facebook increasing local engagement

T2020 Facebook increasing local engagement

One of the Timmins 2020 projects was to increase awareness among residents about how the City and its partners are making Timmins a better place to be. The Facebook page has been getting lots of support from local residents of all ages. With over 2,260 “Likes”, the site is usually engaging 5-15% of its users […]

Council meets to discuss culture, tourism, recreation plans

Council meets to discuss culture, tourism, recreation plans

Timmins City Council will convene for a special meeting with PKF and Sierra Management on Thursday Feb 6 to discuss findings and draft recommendations. Both firms are in town this week checking in with people who attended the focus groups and consultations last fall. The goal to is to make sure the recommendations address the […]