Rooted

These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call our community home are made possible through the continued support of Leon's Furniture as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Summer Company Program helping young entrepreneurs get started

'Summer Company has helped me out by assisting with my marketing and building my presence online. It’s also helped me reach out to the community and be at different events to meet potential clients'

Jul 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Going viral and connecting with art lovers around the globe

'Every time Marianne Vander Dussen releases a video, her hope is to 'get just one person who feels like they can do something new as a result. Supporting just one artist somewhere in the world feels like a win'

Jul 10, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

New exhibit showcases Hirsh's creativity and artistic expression

'For years, I sat at an old 1940’s oak desk where I organized my notes and made new appointments. I figured out how to take the desk apart and move the wood into my studio. Over the summer of 2022, I made art from the wood I salvaged'

Jun 26, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

50 years of quality service celebrated by Allison the Bookman

'There have been a lot of changes over 50 years and it’s exciting to see that people still like holding books'

Jun 12, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

New website highlights the perks of living in North Bay

'We came up with the idea to show them that it’s not about what they are giving up by leaving those areas, but it's about what you are gaining by coming to our communities'

May 29, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

'Tri for Amelia' a personal journey for Chelsea Leblanc

'My biggest fear now is that someone in North Bay or the surrounding area is going through something similar and hopefully they will see this, and it will give them the encouragement to reach out'

May 15, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Planning for the picking season at Leisure Farms, including peanuts

'We start planting as soon as the soil is dry enough to go. Every element that is needed we perform outside of controlling the weather'

May 1, 2023 1:59 PM Read more >

Claudia Schlosser's community leadership recognized with award

'I strongly believe that the earlier you get involved, the more likely you might be to take on more of a leadership opportunity'

Apr 17, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Elated Health and Wellness a long-term goal for Dr. Ryan Garcia

'As a Chiropractor we basically have a tool belt of multiple tools and depending on who comes in, we will determine which tools work best for you'

Apr 3, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Carrie Beckers' Connective Care helps put pieces together

'I decided that I can do more and I’m going to do more'

Mar 20, 2023 9:58 AM Read more >

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