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The Sunday Seven: TimminsToday's top stories of the week

Wellness centre plans, unexpected road trip for an injured bear in the news
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The Ramada Inn in Timmins.

Life is busy and you may miss some of the action happening in and around the city. 

Here's a look at what people are talking about around town this week.

CDSB buying Timmins hotel for proposed wellness centre

The Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) announced it is acquiring the Ramada Inn located at 1800 Riverside Dr. in the west end of Timmins to create the Timmins and Area Wellness Centre of Excellence (WCE) - Health Hub. Read the full story here.

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A bear cub was hit by a car near Cochrane on Saturday (Aug. 31). It's now in the care of Bear With Us. Bear With Us

'Poor decisions were made': Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell

An unusual tale played out that saw an injured bear cub go on an unnecessary road trip. Now called Windsor, the cub is receiving care at the Bear With Us facility. Read the full story here.

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On Sept. 5, convenience stores like Hilltop Confectionary in Timmins started selling booze. Yogesh Nayaa was ready with his Smart Serve. Amanda Rabski-McColl/TimminsToday

Timmins convenience stores are selling booze — here's how the first day went

Alcohol hit more store shelves this week as part of a provincial government plan to expand sales. Read how the first day in Timmins went here.

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Timmins Chamber president Tom Faught, left, receives the gavel from outgoing president Kraymr Grenke. Maija Hoggett/TimminsToday

It's Timmins' chance to 'really shine', says new Chamber president

There's a new president at the Timmins Chamber of Commerce. Find out what Tom Faught Jr. has in store for the upcoming year here.

Timmins doubles its heritage property list

City hall's historical attributes are being protected. Read the full story here.

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A bust of Benny Hollinger, an early mining pioneer in Timmins, has been erected at the city's Hollinger Open Pit Lookout. Tyler Fauvelle photo

Timmins open pit mine lookout reopening

A popular tourist attraction is getting ready to welcome view-seekers again. Read the full story here.

Timmins, Kapuskasing paramedics working in LTC homes to reduce ER times

The Cochrane District is the only region in Northern Ontario offering a new program that has paramedics providing care in long-term care homes. Read the full story here.

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