On March 4, 2013, a representative of Timmins 2020 brought two recommendations before Council. The representative spoke on behalf of the Housing and Branding Committees, which have each selected their preferred vendor for their respective projects. The Housing Committee recommended that Council hire SHS Consulting to complete a Community Housing Plan. SHS Consulting has worked […]
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Housing Committee to make recommendation soon
The Housing Committee met on February 6 to evaluate the proposals submitted for Timmins’ planned Community Housing Study. The Request for Proposal that was released in December received a good number of responses. Committee members evaluated the submissions based on a number of criteria, including each firm’s relevant experience, proposed workplan and budget. The next step […]
Branding RFP released; other RFP’s being evaluated
Now that the community branding concept has been developed, the Branding project is entering its second phase. The Branding Committee has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a consulting firm to execute the community brand. This phase will include producing marketing materials, launching the brand in major online community portals and erecting new […]
Housing in Timmins a hot topic
A Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire consultants to undertake a housing study in Timmins will be ready for release soon. The RFP is undergoing final review at the City. Once approved, it will be posted on the City website. Interested consulting firms will be able to submit proposals in response to the RFP. The […]
Culture, Tourism and Rec RFP released; housing RFP to follow
The City of Timmins has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire consultants to develop the Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan (CTRMP). The RFP was approved by Council on Monday after a presentation by members of Team 2020. The RFP, which is now available on the City of Timmins website, states that “the […]
Timmins a few steps ahead of federal government
Habitat for Humanity Canada (HFHC) is launching National Housing Day on November 22nd to put a focus on housing issues in Canada. Their website reports that 3.5 million Canadians do not currently “have a safe, decent and affordable place to live.” They also state that, of all the G8 countries, Canada is the only one […]
Housing project large and long-term
While summer is in full-swing, Timmins 2020 is not on vacation. The Housing Committee met on July 4 to discuss which elements on the housing continuum should be included in the project’s scope. They ultimately decided to include the entire spectrum, which encompasses homelessness, shelters, social housing, rentals and owned homes. For the Housing Strategy […]
Housing committee to define scope of project
The strategic plan coordinators met with the Timmins 2020 Administrative Committee this morning. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an update on the plan’s current progress, as well as brief them on upcoming projects and meetings. On July 4th, the Housing Subcommittee will be gathering to discuss the scope of the project. The […]
Homelessness Summit in North Bay enlightening
The Pan Northern-Ontario Homelessness Summit was held in North Bay this week. Attendees at the conference included everyone interested in the homelessness situation in the North, from the frontline workers directly serving the homeless, to the administrators and managers of social services organizations, like the CMHA and DSSAB. Several residents of Timmins attended. The conference, which […]
Homelessness Summit being held in North Bay
The Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association and the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board are hosting Voices in the Wilderness: A Pan Northern-Ontario Homelessness Summit next month. The event, which is being held June 12-13, 2012 at Nipissing University, aims to find solutions of the issue of homelessness in the North. The summit comes […]