Victoria’s Read

British Columbia born, Terry Muir came to North Bay in 2002 after her husband, Wilson received a job transfer.                                                                                                                      

After obtaining new employment as a server, Terry quickly learned that she wanted to run her own business and grow professionally. Terry had always enjoyed waitressing but began to not get pleasure from her line of work anymore.  She had done it all of her life and successfully raised two children on her own doing just that. “I admit that I sometimes had three jobs going at once but Wilson came into my life when the kids were young and it all worked out well.”      

November 2007, Terry had the opportunity to purchase what was then called Kitty’s Cafe. “I was working there at the time and knew that  I wanted a place where my employees would be happy to come to work.” It’s been three and a half years now since Terry’s Place came into existence. “It was real slow at the start but that all changed. I started out with only four employees and now have nine.”

Terry prides herself on providing good, fast and friendly service along with a positive atmosphere for her patrons and employees alike. “Colin Ricciuto has been with me since the beginning. He started out as a dishwasher then server. Even though he is in an apprenticeship program now, he still works on the weekends because he says that he really likes working here.”                                       

Terry knows that her success is due greatly to her staff and would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank them “They are all so awesome.”                                                                                                                                

Terry is also a proud supporter of Community Living North Bay. Pierre Brenton began working for Terry on the weekends but now works five days a week. “Everyone is nice to me here.” says Pierre.                                                                                                            

Terry’s Place is open 7 days a week from 7am -2pm.