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:
Top Shelf
- International student talks about racism, exploitation
- Small towns can reflect big historical roles in Canada
Today’s Spotlight
The “fall webworm” is the talk of the town as the little critters gobble up the foliage on many deciduous trees in the area. They really seem to like ash trees this year. It looks more destructive than it often is because the growing part of the season is usually over, although young trees may not survive the early loss of leaves. It’s been a very dry summer due to high winds evaporating much of the rainfall. Online advice to reduce the impact on residential trees is to poke holes in the web tent to let natural predators access the larvae or poke a small hole and spray in a mixture of BTK mix (biological product), because a wide spraying of it kills other caterpillars too. More importantly, Laporte’s Nursery and Greenhouses suggests giving all your trees a lot of water (at least one good soaking a week) to help them stay strong or recover before winter. If you’re cutting the impacted branches, dispose of them in bags or other means rather than compost.
Uphar talks about
racism, exploitation
after first year in Canada
Uphar, this 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.
See Uphar’s interview with North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico
He said they have to navigate through many challenges, including harsh economic realities and evolving rules set by the federal government. That is why recent protests erupted, Uphar said, as tens of thousands face deportations because certain work experiences no longer count toward their scorecard.
Uphar also talks about online racism, including this summer’s “poopgate” that led to virtual battlegrounds between different races. He also describes the exploitation some students face when financial issues force them to work ‘under the table’ for unscrupulous Canadians of East Indian descent.
See Uphar’s interview with Small Town Times editor Dave Dale (recorded eight months ago)
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.
The size of a
town doesn’t reflect
its important role
Matachewan is home to fewer than 300 people however it has an interesting and long history of trade and mining worth discovering.
In this 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”.
Today’s Zen Suggestion:
Screaming into a pillow isn’t a healthy response to stress and frustration … on the bright side, it does save those within earshot of becoming stressed by your inability to get a grip on life.
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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:
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.
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.
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:
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).
Check Out the Full Set
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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
Thursday, Aug. 29
- 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
- Run for the Cure Karaoke Paint and Sip at Gateway City Brewery | 7 to 9 p.m. | $40 to participate
Friday, Aug. 30
- Ryan Marshall and Sam Harvey at the Fox & Fiddle | 8 p.m. | NA
- Gary Davison at Gateway City Brewery | 6 to 9 p.m. | NA
Saturday, Aug. 31
- North Bay Farmers’ Market at Jack Burrows Place off Oak Street | 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Free
- Sunny Summer Outdoor Market at Bill Barber Arena Callander | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free
- Heritage Train and Carousel 30th anniversary at North Bay waterfront | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $1 retro price rides
Sunday, Sept. 1
- Movie in the Park features the Fall Guy presented by the Ferris Business Network at the Steve Omischl Sports Fields Complex | 8:30 p.m. | Free
Monday, Sept. 2
- Labour Day (the annual parade and picnic at the North Bay waterfront is canceled for this year, see the BayToday story)
(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 …
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.
Have you taken the City of North Bay’s Community Survey?
What do you think about the questions? Will the results prove helpful for council members and staff to make municipal service and infrastructure decisions? Email your thoughts to [email protected]
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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