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.

Marceau's Martial Arts mentoring generations of students

'We were taught to respect everybody according to their belt level and get them to do what they could, not necessarily what we could do, but get them to be the best so that they would get better on their own'

Oct 14, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

PADDLE Program continues to persevere 16 years after it began

'The nice thing about this program is that you don’t have to fit into a box. We are so flexible with what we can do'

Sep 30, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Rooted: Different paths to policing

'What I ended up doing was being a Special Constable first, and I really enjoyed that, so I went into policing. I loved that, and that led me back to North Bay'

Sep 28, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

North Bay Terry Fox run entering its 38th year

'Terry’s story is really a family, intergenerational, cultural story that keeps people motivated. As long as the schools teach about him and his story, we’re going to see that in all generations'

Sep 16, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Picturesque Lake Nipissing a hot spot for Kayaking tourism

'North Bay is the perfect place to offer this kind of stuff. With the boat launches and the infrastructure dedicated to being on the water, we’re lucky where we are'

Sep 2, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

The Work Shoppe fostering a community hub for small businesses

'A lot of people ask ‘other than Facebook marketplace where can I sell my stuff?’ and this gives them a place where it can be seen on a daily basis'

Aug 19, 2022 1:15 PM Read more >

Dino Girl brings Jurassic era fun to the community

'Even the cashier took selfies serving Dino Girl coffee! Stuff like that gets you smiling and laughing. It's harmless and funny and it sometimes makes peoples day'

Aug 5, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Animal care a life long passion for Naila Aqbal

'Whether you want to help animals or advance yourself in your medical career, just don’t give up'

Jul 22, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Capturing magic of the Heritage Carousel in a children's book

'The children’s reactions are priceless after reading The Magical Midnight Rescue. They all want to ride the carousel this summer and find Sir Winsalot'

Jul 8, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

University women continue promoting knowledge and education

'Something that I think is in all of us is just finding a way to help those when you see a need. Our group just really believes in that and a lot of the work we do is just done quietly, without a lot of fanfare'

Jun 24, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

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