Victoria’s Read

Tammy Brunne was born and raised in North Bay and is the 15th child of 16. Tammy was employed with the local newspaper for 23 years before moving on to photograph weddings. “I really enjoyed working at the newspaper. It is where I met my mate, Steve.” Tammy and Steve have four boys between them.                                                            

Then opportunity knocked when Tammy learned that her good friends had closed their Laundromat on Champlain Street. Tammy ceased the chance to open her unique establishment. “I wanted a Laundromat that was different.” Sunshine Laundromat is eco-friendly, clean and above all, welcoming.

Sunshine Laundromat shares it birthday with Tammy’s dad, August 17th. “It’s been just 8 months and business is going very well.” Tammy has a friendly staff of four and plans to expand in the near future.                                                                                                                                     

Tammy gives credit to her father for her business skills. “My father Rooney Brown owned Brown’s Towing for 54 years. He also taught me the importance of community and the people who live in it.”  Tammy’s mother, Ruth is a nurse who taught her children the importance of caring and sharing.

Sunshine Laundromat uses only the ‘top of the line’ machines. “We have a 4 load machine which means that you can put the equivalent of four loads in one washer. It is great for large items such as tents, sleeping bags and hockey equipment. It washes, neutralizes and disinfects for just $12.00 a load.

Tammy offers environmental friendly soap for just 25 cents which comes in a recyclable container. Tammy also offers a convenient wash and fold service. ‘You can drop off your dirty laundry and pick up freshly washed and folded clothes later.”                                                                                                                                           

By Victoria Reed