I love curling. As a mortgage agent, it gets too easy to lose myself in documents and spreadsheets. So I started curling last year and can’t wait to get back on the ice this year. The North Bay Granite Club’s curling season is just kicking into gear with a celebration of the club’s 75th birthday. I chatted with the club’s General Manager, Laura Johnston, about curling, tennis, and the club’s role in the community. “I think that [curling] is an inclusive sport. It’s something that is for all ages, all skill levels,” Laura said. As a non-profit organization, the club offers the North Bay four seasons of activity. What can…

TL;DR A Local Cause: What is the Nipissing Serenity Hospice? When someone in our community is facing their final journey, they deserve to be treated with dignity, comfort, and compassion. That’s exactly what the Nipissing Serenity Hospice provides. Located right here in North Bay, the hospice is a 10-bed, bilingual residential home that offers 24-hour palliative care. It serves residents across the Nipissing and East Parry Sound Districts. What sets this incredible place apart? It’s the holistic approach. The specialized team—including nurses, social workers, and volunteers—looks after not just the physical needs but also the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of residents and their families. Best of all, this vital…