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>>> Planta been in the works forbr years for a new community health centre for francophones and timmins, and this week a groundbreaking ceremony brought all the partners together to celebrate the next. Construction. Cds lydia chubak reports.w pe >> Reporter: the winds of change are blowing strong in timmins. A brand-new francophone community health centre will be built in the centre of town. It will soon house all services under one roof on the property that was once home. >> Construction has begun. They've already started preparing the land taking out soil and the next couple of weeks we be putting in granular soil. To start preparing the pouring of concrete. >> Were hoping to close off the exterior shell by end of september, so they can work on the interior and be done by may of 20.5. >> Reporter: the province has provided nearly $17 million for the facility because it says it will offer a wide range of health services to francophones throughout the region from primary care to mental health and addictions to pediatrics. >> I also think it is good for staff to know there's going to be a new facility with optimal and technical resources to provide the clients. We do think it's a good tool. >> Officials have been able to retain two part-time's editions one of them will work virtually. They also have two nurse practitioners, nurses and mental health workers. Lydia chubak ctv news emmons. >> Ian: 39-year-old and susan a marie has been charged with animal cruelty after someone found a dog hanging from a tree.o the disturbing discovery wasri made thursday night, sault police say they able to find the a owner who fit the description of the suspect suit in the area. Three more about the incident you can find it on our website at ctvnewsnorthernontario.ca. >>> It's starting theic summer ontario is expanding the sale of alcoholll delights as grocery stores followed by convenient stores, after labor day. >> Beginning august the 1st people will be able to buy ready to drink alcohol and beverages like coolers and as ulcers at grocery stores are currently selling wine or beer. These stores will also be able to sell larger pack size beers, like the 30 pack case appears that is popular in québec and I know peter, you go visit back what you originally came from, and you love those big fruity packs cases of beer. My friend you do not have to go to go back to get the anymore, you can get it right here in ontario.l >> Ian: as of august first 450 license grocery stores will be alloweden to sell ready to drink beverages including coolers and largeid pack sizes by the end of october, every convenience grocery and big box or in ontario will be able to sellch beer, cider, wind, and ready tock drink alcohol and beverages if they so choose. Timed out for the first check on the weather and ctv's rick wyman is in for tony, wreck we had a lot of nice sunshine lately my plans are enjoying this is going to last? >> Rick: no. Unequivocally. It will not. One more day of rain coming up and I may go back to some sunny skies coming up on sunday take a look at the forecast and a lot more mixed bag over the course of the next seven days. Again we've got some rain to deal with. Chances of a thunderstorm as well you can see that system moving in the northeastern ontario, I got quite the forecast over seven days to tell you about some overnight conditions, and a rather interesting video of the day. That's coming up a little bit later on. Ian back to you. >> Ian: thank you so much. Still to come tonight on ctv news. A toddler has died following a crash yesterday leaving an entire community shaken. And honouring the best of the bass, sudbury's top businesses are toasted of the build business p Oh Canada!! their time has come Argentina have done it! One more Messi moment! Beyond glorious! Messi magic once again This is it...the stage is set That's what they came for!! And it is spectacular!! ( ) ( ) ( ) Nutty...and sweet. Latte macchiato. ( ) This one is for the prize? Intenso. No, cool. Definitely iced. ( ) Sweet. Bye. Nespresso, what else? When you live with diabetes,confidence comes from

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go. >> Reporter: elayna is a ceo of cas sudbury. And says not having enough foster families and group home beds, contributes to the use of unlicensed homes. She says more often in the spaces are not suitable you to a child's specialized needs. >> Their needs might be based on disabilities, often times from trauma and issues coupled at times with other disabilities. We don't have the appropriate spacing for them. >> She says in some cases news end up being hospitalized when really all they need is a stable bed. She says there are currently two youth living in hotels, while one is in an airbnb. >> It makes... Imagine the pressure you've got a child or youth spending in a hotel, it's not a place to meet their needs. They need to be supported so there's no staffing. We end up asking our staff to do double duty. >> Reporter: in a statement that ctv news ontario's ministry of children community and social services says in part the government does not direct children's aid societies on placement decisions. What we do require is for children ate societies to make placements that are safe, appropriate, and meet the child's needs. That's not an option it's a lot. >> Demonstrate adds it has increased funding by approximately $14 million for child protection services this year. Lyndsay aelick ctv news sudbury. >> Ian: it was a beautiful night last night to celebrateca the best of the best when it comes to business in the city of sudbury.y. The business community came together to honour 10 outstanding on to bernard's and businessesla associations and the city as part of the businesss excellence award gala presented by bell. Young opportunities bring other homes establish orders -- owners, this is about HONOURINGly excellence and showing. >> You can really feel the energy in here, as a biggest event the chamber pots on during the year, there's always a sold out year after year. The biggest part for the community is showcasing all the great on to bernard's and business that we have locally. >> Ian: among this year's topur winners was greg smith of smith's markets and establishment well known to many he went on printer of the year, this year's company of the year goes to engineering, and the executivesi goes to jeff smithon amounted to when transport a family run business that's been in business a long time. Congratulations to all of this year's winners. On a well-deserved.

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