We’re approaching the first anniversary of the North Bay Echo Community Podcast Network Sept. 14 and next month we’ll be nearing the 100th episode of the To North Bay With Love podcast.
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Top Shelf
- Lisa chats with John MacDonald about Hall of Recognition inductees
- Only Backroads Bill can find an island that features its own museum
Today’s Spotlight
If you’re not following Zeke Johnson’s Facebook page you’re missing out on some stunning photography. He’s a master of black and white contrast while capturing interesting compositions of rural buildings and scenes.
Sept. 13 induction
ceremony tip of iceberg
for local entertainers
Longtime musician and songwriter John MacDonald joins the show to talk about the upcoming North Bay Entertainers’ Hall of Recognition Introduction Gala taking place at the Davedi Club on Sept. 13.
John also shares his personal journey as a songwriter and performer, as well as being on the board for this upcoming set of inductees.
Find information about the event HERE and get ticket info HERE.
- John joins the show to talk about the upcoming gala 2:40
- How the Hall has changed over the course of it’s existence 7:00
- John’s personal journey with music 14:20
- The 2024 nominees 27:00
Red Lake’s museum
is worth the travel
and time invested
West Red Lake Mining Museum is an open air installation residing on its own island. Completely volunteer run, it pays homage to the rich heritage that made Red Lake what it is today.
Enid Carlson and Brian Kreviazuk, who both help run the museum, join Bill and Ben in tomorrow’s Backroads Bill podcast to talk about the roots they have in the area and why they have put so much of their own time into maintaining this beautiful museum.
You can find out more about the museum HERE:
Today’s Zen Suggestion:
You’re better off with thin lips if the price of a luscious smile is a worrisome pout.
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Explore Voyageur Aviation opportunities HERE.
Echo Network
To North Bay With Love:
Malinda Hirvilammi, health promotions coordinator at CMHA North Bay and District, joins the show to chat about the hit movie Inside Out and its sequel Inside Out 2. The movies have brought forward the importance of talking about mental health.
Malinda also shares how CMHA in North Bay can help people who are struggling.
Visit the CMHA website or call 705-476-4088 for more information.
- Malinda joins to chat mental health 2:50
- Why is mental health a taboo topic? 7:50
- What does CMHA do? 20:00
Echo Essentials:
Uphar, last week’s Echo Essentials guest, is an international student from Punjab, India who is entering his second year as a Nipissing University marketing student. He works part-time at Clark Communications, which owns the North Bay Echo Community Podcast Network.
Co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale invited Uphar into the studio as he celebrated his first year in North Bay to talk about his experience so far. Uphar sheds light on the intense pressure international students are under to achieve not only their educational pursuits but also qualify for work permits that they hope will lead to permanent residency.
In the banter before the interview, Scott and Dave talk about North Bay’s Community Survey, the Bay Block Party and BayToday’s Aug. 9 article by Stu Campaign that looks into the massive revenue Canadore College gains from international students.
See all showsBackroads Bill:
Matachewan is home to fewer than 300 people however it has an interesting and long history of trade and mining worth discovering.
In last week’s Backroads Bill podcast, Kenny Mccollam, who grew up and currently lives in Matachewan, chatted with Bill and Ben about his family’s rich history in the area and both Bill and Kenny see Matachewan as “the place to be”.
Check Out the Full SetNorthern Ontario Mining Showcase Podcast:
The Northern Ontario Mining Showcase Podcast was created for the Echo Community Podcast Network in partnership with Story Studio Network and Clark Communications.
Northern Ontario plays an extensive role in the international mining community. In this limited series we’ll hear from the influential voices, partners and leaders who are driving innovation, research and development, creating new market opportunities and new ways of doing business in the mining industry.
View All NOMS Podcast Episodes
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Echo Network Members
Welcome to Wahl Water Watch, a podcast about rural water education hosted by Canadian water expert Jeff Wahl.
In this series of podcasts developed by Clark Communications and North Bay Echo, the hands-on owner/operator of Wahl Water.com shares from his personal and business experiences about how to address rural water issues and water treatment equipment options.
Check Out the Full SetRichard Fortin Presents:
Episode 56 of the Richard Fortin Presents podcast is a conversation with Holly Cunningham, a local arts community organizer and the executive director of Creative Industries North Bay.
Holly is a graduate of Sheridan College’s Media Arts program and holds a BA in Fine Arts from Nipissing University. Her professional work has focused on bridging gaps for artists in northern Ontario, specifically through her work on the Digital Creator North program, the Near North Mobile Media Lab, North Bay Film Festival and as a long time board member of Creative Industries.
Check Out the Full SetWingspan Entrepreneurs:
Pushing through hell and manifesting 4 businesses – Danny and Tamra Turcotte #8
Wingspan Entrepreneurs by Joel Arndt is all about financial issues and provides the inspiration and information to lift your business to the next stratosphere. Check out the audio-only show on our website network page or follow on Spotify.
View All Wingspan Entrepreneur EpisodesCogeco:
North Bay’s own Cory Marks will be celebrating a homecoming at the Capitol Centre on Friday, Sept. 20. Marks joined Clark Heipel on Cogeco News to share his thoughts on the significant stop. See the discussion on the YourTV website HERE.
YourTV North Bay will be airing half-hour segments of the Echo Essentials Podcast on Mondays at 7 p.m.
Watch Video Stories on YourTVCheap Seats:
With Ben on vacation this week Drew & Nick are catching up in this variety episode of Cheap Seats! Topics include comic books, metal slides, racing across America, TV recommendations, and Nick needs to make an apology.
New episodes are available on Wednesdays.
For the Full SetMarianne Vander Dussen:
Painting Antelope Canyon | Landscape Oil Painting Tutorial + Timelapse with Marianne Vander Dussen’s in this week’s featured tutorial.
View All Marianne Vander Dussen EpisodesSmall Town Times:
The Heritage Railway and Carousel Company celebrated its 30th anniversary and two-millionth (2,000,000) rider on Aug. 31 as part of the Labour Day Holiday weekend festivities. See the Small Town Times video story HERE.
Among those in attendance were original Railway ‘Charter’ volunteers, carousel carvers, artists, donors, sponsors and the hundreds of operational volunteers making the waterfront attraction a success. Edna Scott, a driving force for the Carousel component, presented a 2,000,000th rider plaque to Emma Courvoisier and her mother, Kayla.
Another highlight was the unveiling of a signage honour for the late Dan Pigeau, the chief mechanic for the HRCC until his passing July 19, with his wife Pat and son Dan part of the ceremony. Pigeau’s death led to a brief suspension of activities and postponement of the 30th anniversary celebration, originally scheduled Aug. 3.
Read the BayToday coverage complete with photo gallery and interviews.
Check Out the Full Set
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Echo Sports
Jack Phippen accepts the Koho Challenge and wears old-school pads to see what’s like
This week’s Goalie Resiliency podcast has a special double feature.
Co-hosts Chris Dawson and Rob Graham chat with Jim Bruce, a very successful local entrepreneur with a deep history with the sport of hockey. Not only does he own Average Joe’s, La Huerta Imports and the Powassan Voodoos hockey team, he also has personal experience learning from the legendary Tony Esposito.
Later, Jack Phippen accepts the Koho Challenge and wears old-school pads to see what’s like. The young goaltender strapped on the old pillows and showed us he has some old fashioned flair before sharing his thoughts on the experience.
Events Echo
Tuesday, Sept. 3
- Maple Hill Project is tonight’s Jazz at the Junction at West Ferris Legion Br. 599 | 7 to 9:30 p.m. | $20 non-members
Wednesday, Sept. 4
- North Bay Farmers’ Market at Jack Burrows Place off Oak Street | 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Free
- Game Night at Outpost Gaming | 6 to 9:30 p.m. | Free
- Tap Room Trivia at Wildwoods Brewing | 7 p.m. | Free
Thursday, Aug. 31
- Super Fun Time Trivia at Moose’s Cookhouse | 7:30 p.m. | Free
- Open Mic with Gord Reid at Wildwoods Brewing | 7 p.m.
(For more events further out on the calendar, check Tourism North Bay’s comprehensive events listing guide. On Facebook, check out Creative Industries North Bay.)
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From previous newsletters …
Join CMHA North Bay and District on World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, Sept. 10 for a suicide awareness fireside chat, moderated by Lisa Boivin, host of North Bay Echo’s To North Bay With Love Podcast. Panel discussion will be followed with a Light a Flame of Hope Candle Vigil in honour of those lost to suicide.
- Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm)
- Location: 333 Fraser St., North Bay
Registration is required due to limited capacity. More information and registration available HERE:
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The NOHA’s inaugural Ken Miller Memorial Award was recently presented to North Bay’s Stacy Jackson. See the Small Town Times podcast interview with the retired OPP officer and long-time OHL official published January 2023 HERE.
In other sports news, the host North Bay Blaze settled for silver in the U13 Provincials after losing a championship game heart-breaker 5-4 against Stouffville at Handley Field in the Optimist Park on Sunday. See The Nugget story HERE.
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