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- A movie sparked a vital conversation about mental health
- The definitive podcast on rural water issues and solutions
Today’s Spotlight
The Heritage Railway and Carousel Co. flag is flying at Leger Square in front of North Bay City Hall after a ceremony and speeches on Monday morning. See the media coverage by BayToday, MyNorthBayNow and The Nugget. The 30th anniversary of the waterfront attraction is being celebrated Saturday, Aug. 31, with an official ceremony at 1 p.m. See the Small Town Times podcast with chairman and co-founder Rod Johnston and board member/volunteer Don Coutts HERE.
A movie sparks
vital dialogue
about mental health
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
Tips and strategies
for dealing with
rural water issues
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.
Two samples of the podcast series include: How Hard Water Affects Rural Homeowners and Rural Water Quality Is Your Responsibility.
Today’s Zen Suggestion:
You may want to do a little research into ‘teeth whitening’ options. Here’s one YouTube podcast about dental health for starters. That neo-bright smile today may end up ruining your teeth for tomorrow.
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Explore Voyageur Aviation opportunities HERE.
Echo Network
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
Echo Essentials:
Scott McLeod Shabogesic is featured in last week’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.
See all showsBackroads 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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Echo Network Members
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.
View All Wingspan Entrepreneur EpisodesCogeco:
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:
Reading the Worst Reviews of the Best Movies (59)
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:
Back in the Bay Magazine was delighted to finally get Bill White in the North Bay Echo studio to talk about his lengthy entrepreneurial resume, which includes a host of different businesses over eight decades in North Bay, as well as highlighting his busy schedule of volunteering and community involvement.
He started out with one of the largest Nugget paper routes and worked in several local stores before toiling for four years in the SAGE underground complex, followed by several companies, some lasting longer than others. The most successful was the Bay Pressure and Cleaning Services.
North Bay Ukrainians and friends celebrated Ukraine’s Independence Day Saturday, Aug. 24 by joining hands for a symbolic human chain at 12 noon at the waterfront (near the Rotary Shelter).
It was part of an international symbolic gesture of unity on the country’s Independence Day as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues (and now counter incursions) since starting in earnest Feb. 24, 2022 (although the 2014 annexation of Crimea was the beginning of the most recent assault).
The most significant and memorable action marking Ukraine’s Day of Unity took place on 21 January 1990, when anticipating the collapse of the USSR, Ukrainian patriots united to build a human chain between eastern and western Ukraine. This chain became a symbol of united Ukraine. Ukraine’s Declaration of Independence took place Aug. 24, 1991. They also shared kvass and Ukrainian cookies.
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Echo Sports
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.
Events Echo
Tuesday, Aug. 27
- Book Bingo at the North Bay Public Library | 6 to 7 p.m. | Free and Pre-register
- Latin Sounds with Samanta Left IS POSTPONED DUE TO POOR WEATHER at the Kiwanis Bandshell | 7 p.m. | Free
Wednesday, Aug. 28
- North Bay Farmers’ Market at Jack Burrows Place off Oak Street | 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Free
- Buckwild wraps up the Summer Concert Series | 7 p.m. | Free
Thursday, Aug. 29
- Parade of Plants at Sunset Park with the North Bay Astronomy Club | 5:30 a.m. | Free
- Annual General Meeting for the Gateway Theatre Guild at 176 Lakeshore Dr. | 6 to 9 p.m. | Members
- Super Fun Time Trivia at Moose’s Cookhouse | 7:30 p.m. | Free
(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 last week’s newsletter …
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.
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