Posts in category Recreation

Last round of CTR Feedback proves positive

Last round of CTR Feedback proves positive

The long awaited Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan was presented to Council at the end of May. To make sure that the final report actually reflects the needs and input of Timmins residents, Councillors requested one more feedback period so people could read it and share their thoughts. They set June 12, 2014 as […]

Final Public Input for CTR Plans due June 12

Final Public Input for CTR Plans due June 12

Following the presentation to Council of the Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plans for Timmins, Councillors requested a final input period for the general public. The idea is to allow members of the public to read over the plans to make sure they reflect the public interest and the results of all of the public […]

Master Plans for Culture, Tourism & Recreation Ready

Master Plans for Culture, Tourism & Recreation Ready

The consulting firm Sierra Planning unveiled the new Master Plan to guide Culture, Tourism and Recreation in Timmins for the next 10 years. The recommendations reflect the input from over 2000 residents, members of local organizations and municipal staff. Highlights include: Invest in a new Multi-use Recreation Centre including a twin pad and new aquatics complex. […]

Christopher Yungblut compares Timmins to a bowl of yoghurt!

Christopher Yungblut wrote such a great overview of the culture in our community. This is perfect timing because we have the Culture, Recreation and Tourism Master Plan and Study coming out this spring! Yungblut writes: “The real reason I’m writing this is to list as large a sample I can enumerate of the various forms […]

Committees finalize culture, tourism & recreation plans

Committees finalize culture, tourism & recreation plans

The four committees overseeing the development of plans for Culture, Tourism and Recreation in Timmins are meeting in early April to finalize the draft plans. The consulting team, which includes PFK and Sierra Management, have produced a plan to promote and develop Culture, another plan focusing on strategic Tourism development, and a third plan for […]

Timmins sports teams show they’re in!

Timmins sports teams show they’re in!

Timmins 2020 and Tourism Timmins are looking for travelling sports and recreation teams to wear the new “I’m in” patches. Interested teams are asked to contact either Guy Lamarche  or Mike Kentish to get the free 4.5 ” patches. Teams are responsible for any costs associated with applying the patches on team jackets or sweaters. […]

City & Partners promote Active March Break

City & Partners promote Active March Break

The City of Timmins and several private and public sector partners are offering a whole range of family-friendly activities for the March Break. Most of these activities are free or offered at reduced rates to encourage people to get out and enjoy their March break in the community. And if you ever wanted to learn […]

Council meets to discuss culture, tourism, recreation plans

Council meets to discuss culture, tourism, recreation plans

Timmins City Council will convene for a special meeting with PKF and Sierra Management on Thursday Feb 6 to discuss findings and draft recommendations. Both firms are in town this week checking in with people who attended the focus groups and consultations last fall. The goal to is to make sure the recommendations address the […]

Tourism Timmins supports economic diversification efforts

Tourism Timmins supports economic diversification efforts

The newly re-vamped Tourism Timmins is putting a lot of effort into promoting Events and Conferences in Timmins. Tourism brings new people (and new money!) into the community, and the City now has the resources to attract and support special events like The PMHA Tournament, the Mushkegowuk Cup and Snow-Cross. These events are taking place […]

Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan Update

Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan Update

Project Status Update as November 30, 2013 The following references the scheduled tasks outlined for each of the individual plans which comprise the Integrated Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan. Culture Master Plan: The following tasks have been completed: Task 1: Project Orientation/Start-up Meeting Task 2: Develop Communications and Engagement Plan Task 3: Background Analysis, […]