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The franchise owners, along with dignitaries including OIB Chief Clarence Louie and government representatives cut the ribbon Saturday to officially open the new business.
Occupying the space along with Tim Hortons, which is now open, is a Gulf fuel station which will be in service in the coming weeks.
The new business is a collaborative effort on the part of Ontario businessman Landon Miller, the OIB, Ecora, along with NHL legend Ted Nolan and family. It has been over two years in the making.
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