Posts in category Communications

Timmins Swag is Coming!

The Timmins brand is coming to a store near you! Our brand story is that Timmins has a wealth of opportunities that centre on our many different resources – human, natural, knowledge-based and cultural. This brand story honours our past, but keeps us open to the future. Alfie’s Cigar Store in down town Timmins and Wicked […]

Timmins Flags Build Community Pride

Timmins flags and vertical banners are being ordered as part of the Timmins 2020 Branding Strategy. The flags and banners will be distributed to local arenas, the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport, the Timmins Public Library and City Hall. The flags will mirror the design and color of the wayfinding and entrance signs. They will […]

Timmins Gateway Signs arriving soon

Timmins Gateway Signs arriving soon

Part of the Timmins Branding Project is to create new welcome signage at City entry points. The City of Timmins Brand Committee and the Engineering Department have reviewed 7 responses to the request for proposal for fabrication and delivery of two welcome signs.  They have chosen a company and are working to finalize the details […]

New Mayor invites returning students for Coffee

New Mayor invites returning students for Coffee

Our new mayor, His Worship Steve Black, is continuing the Holiday Coffee Connection tradition for all college and university students. The event will be December 23 from 10-Noon this year, at Council Chambers in City Hall. As part of the Timmins 2020 Youth Engagement Plan, several community partners have been working with the City to […]

New Council Learns About Timmins 2020

New Council Learns About Timmins 2020

The elections are over and the new council is gearing up for a new term. As part of their orientation they will be receiving an introduction to the Timmins 2020 Strategic Plan on November 19.  The Timmins 2020 Plan was created based on your comments and feedback regarding the issues that are the most important […]

Youth Engagement in Timmins is Growing

Youth Engagement in Timmins is Growing

One of the strategic projects in the Timmins 2020 plan is to provide more opportunities for youth engagement. Some projects that address youth engagement are: The Holiday Coffee Connection. The Youth Forum. Northern Youth Volunteers Facebook page.   The Timmins YMCA sponsors the Holiday Coffee Connection with Mayor-elect Steve Black on December 23 from 10am till […]

Rotary Club Spearheads Youth Engagement Project

Rotary Club Spearheads Youth Engagement Project

The Porcupine Rotary Club has launched a new service club called Timmins Interact. The club is geared toward youth aged 12-18 and will provide leadership, volunteer and community engagement opportunities. The Club’s mission is to provide opportunities for members to get involved in projects that will benefit the community in which they live. Youth interested […]

The Election Results are IN!

The Election Results are IN!

Timmins has spoken and the election results are IN!  This year was the first year that residents were able to vote online and the turn out has exceeded expectations.  47% of eligible voters headed to the polls which is up from previous elections. An informal poll identified taxes and fiscal accountability as big issues for voters […]

The I’m IN Brand is Getting Attention

The I’m IN Brand is Getting Attention

Our new I’m IN Brand has been getting a lot of use from local organizations. The use of the brand on promotional material fosters a strong sense of community pride and inclusiveness. When people see the brand on flyers, posters or advertisements it encourages them to participate and makes them feel included. It also helps […]

Space Agencies say “I’m In”

Space Agencies say “I’m In”

Daniel Levesque from the Canadian Space Agency was the featured guest speaker at the Timmins Economic Development Corporation’s Annual General Meeting on September 19. He gave a fascinating talk about the Stratospheric Balloon Base at our airport. It was built in 2012 as a joint venture of the Canadian and French Space Agencies. After a […]