SPACES, a new community-driven social network, is making its way to Collingwood — and invites you to take a leading role.
Created alongside CollingwoodToday, SPACES is an interactive social media platform designed to connect Collingwood residents around shared interests.
From downhill skiing at Blue and charming heritage sites to lively festivals, award-winning restaurants and endless outdoor activities, SPACES will be the platform that brings the community together over shared interests.
And it brings neighbours together. Whether you’re downtown, in The Blue Mountains or anywhere in between, there could be a space dedicated to the issues and events that shape your neighbourhood.
Spaces are already connecting neighbours in Sault Ste. Marie, where the platform made its debut.
Check out soo.spaces.ca to get a glimpse of what’s coming to Collingwood, soon.
SEE: So you want to be a SPACES host
What sets SPACES apart from global social media networks is these spaces have local champions at the helm — also known as hosts — who are leading safe, civil and informative discussions about local topics of interest.
Hosts are residents who are experts in their respective fields or realm of interest and act as community stewards, guiding thoughtful dialogue on a wide range of topics.
These moderators will play an important role in the foundation of SPACES. This is where you come in.
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We’re looking for residents in Collingwood to sit at the helm of these unique online communities and help foster a safe, inclusive and authentic environment.
We want you to play a key role in connecting people across the city.
If you are interested in becoming a host for SPACES, fill out the form: So You Want to be a SPACES Host. We’re excited to hear from you.
Need a bit more information? You got it!
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Similar to managing a group on Facebook, host positions are voluntary. But unlike FB group admins, our hosts will be frequently recognized and promoted on CollingwoodToday. They also have an opportunity to be among the first to help build a local online community that is safe, welcoming, diverse, non-toxic, informative and all about our hometown.
You’ll be connecting with others who share the same interests. And you’ll be contributing to a safe, locally-minded community that works to build a stronger city.
We’ve already launched in neighbouring cities near you. Sudbury, North Bay, Burlington and Oakville are already up and running.
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We’re launching an authentic, ambitious, hyper-local social media network.
We would love to do this with you!
Submit your interest via the form, So You Want to be a SPACES Host, and our content coordinator will be in touch soon with the next steps.
If you have any questions about the host role or SPACES in general, reach out to Alexa, [email protected].