Posts in category Youth Engagement

YMCA Gearing up for Annual Fundraiser

The 4th Annual Mixed Golf Tournament in support of the YMCA will be held August 1-2, 2015 at the Hollinger Golf Course. Creating partnerships is a great way to tackle local issues and support local not for profits. The title sponsor this year is Porcupine Timber Mart who will be donating $5,000. The Steering Committee […]

YMCA Youth Forum Increases Youth Engagement

The Timmins Family YMCA hosted the Youth 4 Timmins Youth Forum on Friday June 12. A group of 18 young people, ranging in age from 13 to 22, participated in the event and provided input into what Timmins looks like from their perspective. The group was visited by Mayor Black and local youth entrepreneur Justin […]

Artemis Youth Centre Gearing up for Fundraiser

The founders of Artemis Youth Centre are determined to fight childhood obesity in Timmins and provide opportunities for youth engagement in the community.The name Artemis comes from Greek mythology and the Godess Artemis was the protector of children and animals. The founders believe that her story of strength and agility will be an inspiration to […]

YMCA to Reschedule Youth Forum to Coincide with Healthy Kids Week

The YMCA of Timmins Youth 4 Timmins Youth Forum is being rescheduled for the first week of June. Specific dates and activities will be confirmed in the coming months. The YMCA is committed to increasing youth engagement in Timmins and including as many youth as possible. It was decided that June is a more accessible […]

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 […]

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 […]

New Monster Mural Out and Around Town

New Monster Mural Out and Around Town

Part of the Timmins 2020 Strategic Plan is to provide more opportunities for youth engagement as well as create a brand story about our beautiful city. The Monster Mural will fulfill both of those goals. The Mural is a 15x 6-foot washable canvas that will be available at various community events throughout Timmins. The mural […]

Timmins Culture Days to be held September 2014

Timmins Culture Days to be held September 2014

With the release of Timmins’ new Cultural Plan, there are already signs of a new era for arts and culture in Timmins! In September of this year, Timmins will be holding its second annual (and bigger and better!) Cultural Days to celebrate the creativity and diversity of our community. Culture Days is a Canada-wide volunteer […]

238 cultural assets found in Timmins

The consultants of Sierra Planning and Management did a cultural asset inventory and found that we have 238 cultural assets in Timmins. Over 1000 people, including 200 elementary and secondary students, contributed to the process. The cultural assets are broken down: Creative Cultural Industries – 82 Spaces and Facilities – 44 Cultural Heritage – 30 Natural […]