‘Grassroots’ festival in works

A “grassroots” festival will follow on the heels of Armed Forces Day in the downtown area and the North Bay waterfront.
The “unfestival,” according to Jake Lacourse of Tourism North Bay, will be a “grassroots, locally focused festival” that will draw on local groups, artisans and businesses.
At a news conference Tuesday morning, Lacourse said Tourism North Bay is issuing “an open call” for anyone interested in hosting family-friendly events under t