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.

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 >

North Bay Canoe Club growing under Mihail Oghina's guidance

'We’re seeing positive growth with the club overall. We have big team locally, but we are also a very young team, and I’m encouraged by how many of them are training with me year-round'

Jun 10, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Simon Gagné looking for community support in CBC music contest

'I received my first guitar, a ¾ nylon string, for my 4th birthday and my first electric guitar for my kindergarten graduation. I haven’t gone a single day without playing for at least an hour since'

May 27, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

New Dionne Quints show sparks full weekend of activity downtown

'What they came up with was way beyond my expectations and I was just thrilled and I knew we had something really good here'

May 13, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Rooted: Women's volunteer group IODE supporting those in need in the community

'Most of our members are people who have been privileged and want to find a way to provide those opportunities to those who haven’t'

May 2, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Rooted Regan Pictures becoming prominent fixture in North Bay's media and cinematography landscape

'It’s important to continue learning and, as a comparison, the equipment that I work with is like a musical instrument. You have to practice in order to develop and maintain skills'

Apr 15, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

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