Posts in category Project Overviews

2020 Engagement

About 2020 Engagement The Timmins 2020 Strategic Plan has the overall goal of making Timmins a better place to live, work, play and invest. To that end it is important to keep community members and stakeholders up to date. A big part of making the Timmins 2020 project successful is getting support, feedback, engagement and […]

Aligning Skills with Demand

About Aligning Skills with Demand One of the strategic goals in the Timmins 2020 Strategic Plan is to ensure that local training programs mirror the needs of conventional as well as new industry employers. Industries like the forestry, agriculture, biotechnology, and information technology have specific employment needs. The reason we need to align job skills […]

Applied Research

About Applied Research This project is now completed. The Northern Ontario Applied Research Institute (NOARI) at Northern College supports local businesses with research that helps them operate more effectively. Established in 2012, NOARI creates innovative partnerships and relationships between academics and businesses. The research projects ultimately provide benefits to both students and businesses. For businesses, […]

Municipal Revenues

About Municipal Revenues One way to lower municipal taxes is to generate municipal revenues through projects that can supplement tax assessments. The projects help pay for city services so we don’t have to, or at least not pay as much. For example, municipalities that have Public Utility Commissions (PUC’s) are able to offer their residents […]

Welcome Signage

About Welcome Signage If you’ve ever driven into Barrie, Chelmsford or Marathon, one of the first things you notice is the beautiful welcome signage at the city limits. These signs create an excellent first impression about the kind of experience our visitors and new residents can expect. This strategy fits well with other goals in […]

Arts and Culture Plan

About Culture This project is now complete. Culture is a central part of a community and can be seen in every day life, local events, and architecture. The Timmins Arts and Culture Master Plan will improve quality of life and community pride by recommending strategies that encourage us to promote, appreciate and contribute to the […]

Signature Project

About the Signature Project Many communities have a signature attraction, venue or facility that is uniquely theirs, and that sets them apart from others. North Bay has the Steve Omischl Sports Complex; Orillia has CasinoRama, and Sudbury has Science North. These facilities create jobs, encourage destination tourism, provide an entertainment venue for residents, and act […]

Housing

About the Housing Strategy Project This project is now complete. Healthy communities have a wide range of housing options for residents, including single detached homes, apartments, condos, semi-detached homes and even temporary units such as granny flats. Good, affordable housing options are critical for ensuring the quality of life of existing residents. It also affects […]

Social Planning

About the Social Planning Council Project This project is now complete. The Social Planning Council is established and is exploring how it can become a sustainable part of our community. The Venture Centre, with the help of The Timmins Economic Development Corporation, the Cochrane District Social Services Board and the Far Northeast Training Board, worked […]

Regional Hub

About the Regional Hub Timmins is a regional center and attracts visitors from Iroquois Falls, Kirkland Lake, Hearst, and Moosonee. We have a diverse range of service offerings from health care, education, shopping, entertainment and transportation. Part of the Timmins 2020 Strategic Plan is to increase regional traffic to Timmins in order to make it […]