Digital Public Displays | Township of Centre Wellington

Digital public displays provide an opportunity to share approved recognition, awareness, educational, or community content on Township TV screens.

Displays are digital only and are typically created, adapted, or formatted using Canva. They are intended to provide short, clear, accessible information for residents and visitors in Township spaces.

What Applicants Should Know

Applicants do not need final display content ready at the time of application.

If the request is approved, final content can be uploaded later by the deadline provided by Township staff. Content may be created by the applicant, submitted as an image or PDF, or prepared in Canva where appropriate.

Township staff may request edits before the display is posted. Edits may be required for readability, formatting, accessibility, tone, accuracy, or public suitability.

Content Requirements

Digital display content should be:

clear and easy to read on a screen;
short and focused on one main message;
appropriate for a public municipal setting;
respectful in tone and language;
visually accessible, with strong contrast and readable font size;
connected to the approved recognition request;
free from commercial, partisan, discriminatory, or inappropriate content.

Slide decks must use Township approved templates.

Content Can Be Uploaded Later

You do not need final digital display content ready when you apply. If your request moves forward, Township staff will confirm the content deadline, format, and review process.

1

Apply

Submit the request with the display idea, date, and purpose.

2

Content Pending

If approved, final Canva or image content can be submitted later.

3

Review

Staff review the content for readability, accessibility, formatting, and public suitability.

4

Scheduled

Once final content is approved, the display is scheduled for Township TV screens.

Tips for Strong Digital Displays

Digital displays are viewed quickly on TV screens. The strongest designs use short text, clear contrast, and one focused message.

Strong Display

Clear, readable, focused

One main message
Large readable text
Strong contrast
Simple image or graphic
Clear date or call to action

Avoid

Crowded or hard to read

Too much text
Small fonts
Low contrast
Busy backgrounds
Too many logos, links, or QR codes

Making sure your slides are screen-ready

Digital Display Content Checklist

Digital public displays are shown on approved Township TV screens and are typically created or formatted in Canva. Use this checklist to prepare clear, readable, and appropriate content.

Clear title or heading Short message with only essential information Large readable text Strong contrast between text and background Simple image or graphic Date or display period included, if applicable Approved logo, image, or graphic permissions No commercial, partisan, discriminatory, or inappropriate content

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Start checking items to see how ready your digital display content is.