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North Bay Granite Club to Host 2026 Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Provincial Championships<\/h2>\n

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The Northern Ontario Curling Association (NOCA) is proud to announce that the <\/span>2026 Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Provincial Championships will be held January 6\u20131<\/span>1, 2026<\/span>, at the <\/span>North Bay Granite Club<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event will feature some of the top curling talent in Northern Ontario, including last year\u2019s champions; Team John Epping on the men\u2019s side and Team Krista Scharff on the women\u2019s. Team Scharff has gone back to their original lineup following the departure of third Andrea Kelly, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive field. With strong entries expected across the board, fans can anticipate a full draw and world-class curling action all week long.<\/p>\n

A Proud Host with a Proven Track Record<\/h3>\n

\u201cThe North Bay Granite Club is thrilled to welcome the 2026 Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Northern Ontario Curling Provincial Championship,\u201d said Laura Johnston<\/strong>, Manager of the North Bay Granite Club. \u201cOur club has a proud history of hosting major events, and we are excited to once again showcase our world-class facility, passionate volunteers, and warm community spirit. Thischampionship is a fantastic opportunity to bring together the best curlers in Northern Ontario and to celebrate the sport we love with fans from near and far. We can\u2019t wait to share in the excitement and hospitality that North Bay is known for.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A Premier Curling Experience<\/h3>\n

NOCA Executive Director Laura Forget<\/strong> echoed Johnston\u2019s enthusiasm, noting that North Bay continues to set the standard for championship hosting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe North Bay Granite Club offers incredible ice conditions courtesy of Head Ice Technician Bruno Bin, a proven track record of hosting major curling events, and an exceptional Curling Stadium streaming system that allows fans to watch from anywhere in the world,\u201d said Forget. \u201cBleachers will be set up both behind the glass and on the ice, giving spectators a chance to get up closeto the action and experience the excitement firsthand.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Join Us in North Bay<\/h3>\n

Fans can look forward to an unforgettable week of curling, hospitality, and community spirit.<\/p>\n