The “radioactive” abandoned Nova Beaucage Mine, which was located on Newman Island in the Manitou chain on Lake Nipissing during the 1950s, was in the news this week.
Village Media published a story via BayToday: Alarmed residents demand halt to radioactive waste storage plan
You can read about the soil remediation program via a notice on the Nipissing First Nation website:
For more background, see a 60-page report written in 1956 about the Beaucage Mine Property.
In other contamination news, Health Canada dropped its revised “objective” for PFAS in drinking water Aug. 9 … which will likely lead to the Province of Ontario changing its treatment requirements for cities such as North Bay. Watch for more local coverage soon, but until then, check out two of our podcasts on the subject, one before the city’s open house HERE and after the public meeting HERE.
Top Shelf
- Former Nipissing FN Chief talks about ‘sovereign wealth’, treaty annuity payments
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Today’s Spotlight
Keith ‘The Sunset Man’ Campbell captured this cool photo at Kinsmen Beach this week. Despite the warm glow, it actually feels like an autumn day … much like the crisp temperatures felt this weekend.
Former Nipissing
chief advocated for
larger community share
of treaty annuity settlement
Scott McLeod Shabogesic is featured in today’s Echo Essentials podcast to talk about his nine-year tenure as chief of Nipissing First Nation, his future and specific challenges his community has overcome and continues to face.
One of the primary topics covered was how the Robinson Huron Treaty Annuity lawsuit and subsequent court rulings and settlement divided many of the 21 communities involved.
Scott describes how the process unfolded, explains 1850 Treaty history, the split between the community as a whole and individuals, and how he advocated for a larger portion to go to the future of the community.
Scott said it was a factor in losing the election, especially with cheques not going out until after the votes were counted, but says new Chief Cathy Bellefeuille was a good choice to replace him.
In the pre-interview banter between co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale, it’s noted that at least one viewer is starting to like Dave more now than when he was writing salty columns for BayToday and The Nugget. See the YouTube short HERE.
- 3:20 Viewer feedback
- 4:17 Old postcard of City Hall
- 6:24 Casey’s Restaurant Sponsor
- 8:26 Scott McLeod Shabogesic
- 10:35 First Challenge
- 12:45 Building “Sovereign Wealth”
- 15:58 Entrepreneurship Expanding
- 17:07 Treaty Annuity Payments
- 21:35 $10-billion split between 21 communities
- 24:18 Community payment vs Individual payment
- 29:19 Twigg’s Coffee Roaster Sponsor
- 30:11 Newly ‘rich’ First Nation members
- 34:42 Limited access to mortgages
- 36:03 New Chief Cathy Bellefeuille
- 43:17 Finding Podcasts and Newsletter Tutorial
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Today’s Zen Suggestion:
If you’re honest and follow your heart, those around you will do the same … or they’ll take their lies somewhere else.
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To North Bay With Love:
Fran Hanover was one of the first guests on the To North Bay With Love podcast when it launched last fall. The Echo team caught up with Fran recently at the WKP Kennedy Gallery in the Capitol Centre to chat about her latest art exhibit: Kissing in the Dark: The Secret Life of the Blues.
Fran shares with Lisa how she was inspired by famous blues songs and decided to illustrate what those songs represented to her. Listen to the podcast HERE.
The exhibit is up until August 30th.
- Fran joins the show 2:50
- Inspiration for her art 7:55
- The music behind the paintings 13:00
- Fran talks about getting awarded the show 23:20
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Echo Essentials:
Echo Essentials Podcast co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale discuss the history of North Bay’s past and current community events in last Thursday’s podcast. They cover the successful recipes and challenges they face, while referencing the Aug. 24 Bay Block Party, on-going Summer Concert Series, the old and potentially-revived Northern Ontario Country Music Singing Contest, former Heritage Festival and former Summer Concert in the Park iterations.
Their featured guest, meanwhile, is Redpath Mining Group’s senior vice-president Dave Hansman, who shares the history of the company and its founder, Jim Redpath, including the principles that continue to guide the company. Redpath is one of North Bay’s largest private sector employers with 290 people living here and almost 10,000 others working for its various corporations globally.
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Backroads Bill:
Have you ever wondered what a vacation looks like for Backroads Bill, a man who goes on adventures for work? Well, you’re in luck because the mystery is revealed in Wednesday’s podcast.
Fresh off a nine-day excursion across western and northern Ontario, Bill shares in depth details about his trip and highlights a new addition to his ‘Top 10 Ontario Destinations’ list.
Bill and Ben also offer a sneak peek into upcoming guests and potential episodes!
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.
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Richard 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.
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The Bay Block Party this weekend is featured in the promo clip for YourTv’s Realty Insights
YourTV North Bay will be airing half-hour segments of the Echo Essentials Podcast on Mondays at 7 p.m.
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View All Marianne Vander Dussen EpisodesSmall Town Times:
This ‘Between 2 Daves’ episode via Small Town Times includes discussion about the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board and the potential location of a proposed ‘Homeless Hub’ (which would likely include a soup kitchen, warming place and low barrier shelter, as well as other social, mental health and addiction supports.)
The discussion also reviews some of the Casselholme (long-term care) and Castle Arms (senior living) political history that may have built the foundation of Coun. Jamie Lowery’s position as a seemingly-ostracized elected official (the guest and subject of an Echo Essentials podcast released the day after this podcast was recorded).
Editor’s Note: It’s worth pointing out that Dave Mendicino’s contention about the change in governance for Castle Arms, that it was not done democratically, is ironic … considering that Lowery, Coun. Mark King and Coun. Chris Mayne were all elected into office afterward … while he was not.
If you visit Dave Dale’s Small Town Times YouTube channel, there are a number of comments about the latest podcast.
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Echo Sports
The NBMGSA will be hosting the OSSTA U13 Provincial Championship this weekend August 24-25. More than 20 teams from across the province will be competing for the title. The North Bay Blaze kick off the tourney taking on Topham on the Handley Field at Optimist Park (Pete Palangio Arena) with an 8:30 a.m. start. They are also scheduled to play Richmond Hill at 4:30 p.m. Other games are at CFB North Bay, Johnson and Lennox diamonds.
Events Echo
Thursday, Aug. 22
- Chamber Business After Hours at Laporte’s Nursery and Greenhouses | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Members
- Retro Game Week at the North Bay Museum | 12 to 5 p.m. | $5
- Summer Stargazers Club at the North Bay Public Library | 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. | Free but need to pre-register
- Community All Ages Silent Disco is featured for the Arts and Culture Night at the Kiwanis Bandshell | 7 p.m. | Free
- Open Mic with Gord Reid at Wildwoods Brewing | 8 p.m. | Free
Friday, Aug. 23
- Retro Game Week at the North Bay Museum | 12 to 5 p.m. | $5
- The Revue at Wildwoods Brewing | 8 p.m. | $10 cover
Saturday, Aug. 24
- Bay Block Party on Main Street North Bay | 12 noon to 10 p.m. | North Bay Food Bank Donations plus Beer Garden wristband $15 and $2.50 per token
- Retro Game Week at the North Bay Museum | 12 to 5 p.m. | $5
- Ashley & Shane at Wildwoods Brewing | 8 p.m. | $5 cover
Check out the Bay Block Party Facebook page HERE.
(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 Tuesday’s newsletter …
The plight of homeless in North Bay follows a pattern, according to recent media coverage sparked by the cuts in service and layoffs of staff at The Gathering Place soup kitchen. One trend is that people come here for addiction treatment but find insufficient supports and few options for accommodations after they are released.
See The Nugget stories HERE and HERE with comments from soup kitchen dependents (many whom are precariously housed but lacking funds for food) as well as those who are unhoused, including tent occupants on a Sherbrooke Street property.
Meanwhile, the Davedi Club hosted a fundraiser on the weekend that put more than $11,000 into The Gathering Place’s financially-challenged coffers. The new board chairman, Peter Gregory, says they over-extended themselves trying to fill so many gaps in the social safety net.
There’s also Village Media’s Trillium Talk as municipalities gather in Toronto to discuss this issue, among others, with provincial legislators. In addition, there’s a TVO opinion piece worth reading on the matter.
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