Check out this diner in Nipigon where 'comfort' is the driving philosophy

Back in 2019, Cory Douglas hit a personal rock bottom in his home of Winnipeg.

Desperate for change and a new beginning, he did something that would end up changing his life and career forever.

Tap the player to hear what happened next.

Up North8:20Northern Nosh: Ducky's Diner

Cory Douglas is the owner of Ducky's Diner in Nipigon. Back in 2019, Cory hit a personal rock bottom in his home of Winnipeg. He was desperate for change — and a new beginning. He told Jonathan Pinto what happened next.

"Ducky's is about comfort," explained Douglas. "The whole restaurant itself was designed solely on my childhood, including the menu and the interior. It was a place that could take me home."

While initially more takeout focused due to COVID-19 restrictions, Douglas recently launched an expanded menu and dine-in service.

Ducky's Diner is located at 161 Railway St. in Nipigon in northwestern Ontario.

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