Posts in category Social Planning

TEDC AND VENTURE CENTRE PREPARE TO HEAR SENIORS OF SOUTH PORCUPINE

TEDC AND VENTURE CENTRE PREPARE TO HEAR SENIORS OF SOUTH PORCUPINE

The Timmins Economic Development Corporation and the Venture Centre are holding the next Age-Friendly Community public consultation in South Porcupine on March 1st. About 33% of Porcupine’s population is above the age of 50, according to the 2011 Census. “We need as much feedback as possible to develop strategies to ensure the city is age […]

New community service signs revive entrances

Timmins has two new community service signs at the east and west entrances of town. Replacing the tired, plain brown signs are two bright, attractive modern signs that match the colour of our new brand and welcome signage.

Cochrane District Social Planning Council Set to Host First Meeting

Cochrane District Social Planning Council Set to Host First Meeting

The Cochrane District Social Planning Council is set to host its first Annual membership meeting on September 30th from 1:00-4:00 pm at the McIntyre Community Centre Ball Room. It would like to invite community organizations and individuals to become participating members of the Council. Dr. Carol Kauppi and Dr. Henri Pallard from Laurentian University will […]

More Feedback Wanted on Housing Recommendations

More Feedback Wanted on Housing Recommendations

The Housing Committee is asking for one more round of public input on our Housing Strategy. For the past year we’ve been developing a strategic, long term Community Housing Plan to help address local housing needs. The Timmins Community Housing Plan is a key initiative of the Timmins 2020 Strategic Plan and is intended to help enhance community investment and […]

Timmins Housing Study quantifies affordability

Timmins Housing Study quantifies affordability

We all know that Timmins, like many resource communities, faces some housing issues. Now, thanks to our ongoing Housing Strategy study and project, we have an idea of just how many in the city are experiencing affordability problems. According to the study by SHS, 24% of renters in the city are spending 30-49% of their […]

More Housing Focus Groups Aug 12-14

More Housing Focus Groups Aug 12-14

The project to develop a Timmins Housing Strategy is rolling on full steam ahead. SHS Consulting, a firm with specialized knowledge that has done more than a hundred housing strategies, is currently gathering information from specific focus groups. There will be public consultations this fall. They’re looking at some creative things, such as container housing, […]

Timmins 2020 announces project completion

For the past year, Timmins 2020 and its partners have been hard at work implementing various strategies. Overall, Timmins 2020 is composed of 30 projects. Each project has a set of goals to be completed by the year 2020 or sooner, depending on the complexity and nature of the project’s objectives as written in the […]

Social Planning Council developing own strategic plan

On November 19, the Cochrane District Social Planning Council (CDSPC) gathered for a strategic planning session. There was broad representation from board members as they developed a 3-year work plan. During the day-long session, they refined the CDSPC’s vision and mission, and conducted a SWOT analysis. Participants were highly engaged, developing a strong basis for […]

Social Planning Council appoints new Coordinator

NOTE: Originally, we reported that the Cochrane District Social Planning Council was looking for new members. However, we have been informed that these positions have already been filled. We apologize for any inconvenience. After an intensive search, the Venture Centre has appointed a new Coordinator for the Cochrane District Social Planning Council (CDSPC). Rebecca Beaulne-Stuebing […]

Regional Coordinator sought for social planning

The Venture Centre has posted a job advertisement seeking a Regional Coordinator for the Cochrane District Social Planning Council (CDSPC). The individual selected will be responsible for coordinating various aspects of the CDSPC’s operation, including: Liaise with organizations, not for profits, government departments and community members to help coordinate and develop the CDSPC Organize and […]