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 […]
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 […]
About Anti-Racism One thing that was apparent throughout the Timmins 2020 consultations was that the community feels it’s important to develop a plan to encourage tolerance and awareness of different cultural and language groups. Timmins has a diverse range of cultures, including people of other languages, religions and nationalities. These groups have their own traditions, […]
About Cost Reductions We all know that living in Northern Ontario has lots of advantages: clean air, four distinct seasons, and a backyard full of nature. But there are also some business realities that we must face, one of which is the high cost of travel and distribution. The Cost Reductions project is about is […]
About Tourism This project is now complete. Tourism is an important part of the Timmins economy. It doesn’t just benefit hotels and restaurants: it brings in money to retailers, gas stations, service providers, recreation facilities and others. It also supports jobs at our airport, bus station and car rental agencies. One of the strategic projects […]
About Accessibility Issues Timmins wants to be a welcoming, supportive community for all of its citizens, including those with disabilities. One of the accessibility priorities identified during the public consultation is transportation. The Accessibility Issues project involves conducting a needs assessment of public transportation options for people with disabilities. Some of the suggested tactics include: […]
About the University Project A strategic direction in the Timmins 2020 Strategic Plan is to “strengthen our community’s social and cultural fabric”. One of the projects that will work to fulfill this goal is the attraction of an English university to Timmins. (The Université de Hearst serves the local Francophone population, but there are no […]
About Community Engagement There’s a lot of capacity in this community. A lot of people would volunteer to help out if they knew how their skills could be used. The Community Engagement project is all about providing a framework that supports and encourages volunteer work. Volunteers can have a tremendous positive impact on our community […]
About Youth Engagement We all recognize the importance of encouraging young people to stay in our community. To accomplish this, we have to improve the quality and coordination of youth services and supports. Generating these improvements usually requires changes in policies and resource allocations, and that’s more likely to happen when there is strong community […]
About Recreation This project is now completed. Recreational opportunities are important building blocks for a strong and vibrant community. The City of Timmins has many recreation amenities, including 45kms of trails for walking and hiking, and 82 indoor recreation facilities. A Master Plan helps the City cost-effectively manage its programs and facilities. The Timmins Recreation […]