**CITY OF TIMMINS NEWS RELEASE**

The Canada Day 2020 has transitioned to a virtual format, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Tourism Timmins has connected with local dignitaries and musical artists to provide a pre-recorded event for the whole family to enjoy.

The creation of a pre-recorded event allows spectators the opportunity to access the Canada Day recordings at their convenience all day long, The link to the curated YouTube playlist will go live at 7:00 AM on Wednesday July 1st.

Spectators will be able start the celebrations at 7:00 AM by visiting the links at either http://www.tourismtimmins.com/events/local-events/canada-day or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CanadaDayTimmins .


The updated schedule of online events is as follows:
Singing of National Anthem – Lisa Froment

Address by local dignitaries –
-Mayor Pirie
– Chief Boissoneault
– MPP Gilles Bisson
-MP Charlie Angus

Musical Entertainment
– Carole Hunter & Chris Aitken
– “Mr. Bill” Farquhar
– Shaun Melanson
– Matt James
– Dave Carroll
-Comedian Jamie Klomp

Contest
-Best Canada Day Theme Back Yard
Government of Canada – Canada Day Programming
– National Daytime Show
– National Evening Show
– National Fireworks Video

“By staying apart, we will be able to come together in the future. Please observe the regulations so this can happen sooner rather than later.”

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