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

Matheson's made changes to it council meetings and a date's been set to reopen the Timmins pool
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Timmins Coun. Andrew Marks, left, Amanda Mackechnie and Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau.

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 this week.

'It’s as if time has stood still': Plaque unveilled for Timmins' first heritage property

It's been a couple of years in the making, but the official heritage plaque for Timmins' first heritage property has been unveiled. Read more about the nearly 100-year-old Mackechnie home here.

$50K reward offered for missing Northern Ontario man

The search for Dean Mattinas Jr., who was last seen in March, continues, with police now offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to locating him. Read the full story here.

Matheson adds new way for residents to speak up at council meetings

The new council is encouraging more community involvement by opening up a 15-minute window for residents to ask questions or make comments at meetings. read the full story here.

What should the local services board focus on? Email sparks discussion

A recent email urging a local services board to focus solely on its mandated duties ignited a contentious debate about the agency’s role in addressing broader community needs. Read the full story here.

Timmins pool repairs taking longer than expected

A tentative opening has been set for the Archie Dillon Sportsplex. Read the full story here.

3 charged after Sixth Avenue weapons incident

Three people are facing charges after an incident that saw a notorious block of Timmins shut down again. Read the full story here.

Christmas cheer is already picking up steam for local volunteers

The fifth annual Adopt-a-Senior program has kicked off for the 2024 Christmas season. Read more about it here.

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