For those interested in federal politics, about a quarter of the NDP caucus members have already announced they are bailing ahead of the next election. Read the Canadian Press story on the Nugget’s site HERE. Does this spell opportunity for the Cons or Libs? Or the NDP? Echo Essentials Podcast is planning to have political guests in upcoming shows, email [email protected] if you’re interested.
Top Shelf
- Telescopes not necessary to begin astronomy hobby
- Biography of first resident lawyer spiced with adventure
Today’s Thought Carrot
by Allan Hirsh
Echo Essentials
Galaxies above
and beyond
our stars
Today’s 2NBWL podcast features the North Bay Astronomy Club as a timely lead in to the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The club is hosting a solar eclipse viewing event at the waterfront on Monday afternoon, in conjunction with the North Bay Food Bank. Bring a donation and safely view the rare celestial occurrence with the club providing protective eyewear, telescopes and other viewing devices.
What makes this solar eclipse so special? Is there life on other planets? What is the difference between astronomy and astrology? All these questions get answered … as well as insight into how they became interested in the skies above and stars beyond. You can also find stories about the club on BayToday and the Nugget’s post about the city’s fire service caution to the public to protect children.
- Michelle and Dave talk about the stars 1:50
- Astrology vs astronomy 8:30
- Is there life on other planets? 15:00
How first lawyer
helped build
North Bay
Nestor Prisco’s biography of Crown Attorney Arthur George Browning – North Bay Old Boy recounts the extraordinary man’s life while painting a colourful picture of this area’s foundational decades.
Today, Nestor joins Echo Essentials Podcast hosts Dave Dale and Scott Clark to describe why he decided to write the story and how it took parts of 15 years to pull together the bits and pieces necessary, including a stroke of luck finding one of Browning’s relatives (who just happened to be a professional editor).
Browning, North Bay’s first resident lawyer, arrives as many did, seizing on the opportunity presented by an expanding country riding steel rails west and north.
And what better author to tell the tale than Ontario’s last official working Sheriff (long retired), the inspiration of this monumental story-telling task taking seed during his time at the Nipissing District court house.
But the 219-page tome is about more than one person, it’s an adventure story spiced with political conflict and societal growing pains.
“In time he earned considerable stature, proving to be a steady hand at the centre of memorable battles consuming the aspirations of the villagers,” Nestor wrote, referencing in detail the victorious campaigns to achieve District and Town status, gritty resolve to promote the proposed Georgian Bay Canal and securing the southern terminal of Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway.
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Today’s Zen Suggestion: Among the very rare absolute truths … you can’t claim to have an open and curious mind if you come to firm conclusions. The best you can come up with are temporary theories based on accumulated observations so far.
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Echo Essentials:
There are now 10 episodes in the Essentials directory, with viewers accessing them on the website, YouTube or downloading them from Spreaker, Spotify and Apple platforms.
Next week, the Echo Essentials Podcast features John Best of Tower Drive, a hobby farmer who is dealing with a Ministry of Environment analysis that indicates residual PFAS contamination, a hot topic in North Bay these days.
To North Bay With Love:
Tuesday was World Autism Awareness Day and 2NBWL host Lisa Boivin sat down with Michelle Jackett talked about her family’s journey.
Michelle shares how she struggled to get care for her daughter and how she made some very tough decisions to ensure her child’s life was fulfilling and well supported.
Last week’s 2NBWL podcast features the North Bay Choral Society with two members, Jennifer Graff and Kathryn Wood, talking about the group’s history, what they love about it and the challenges they overcame during Covid. The next big event for the group is called A Brand New Beat and it is taking place at the Elk’s Lodge April 20-21, both shows at 2 p.m.
There are more than 50 episodes of the 2NBWL podcast to check out HERE.
Frontline:
Catch the North Bay Mitsubishi After Action Report immediately following the final whistle of each Battalion home game, including Game 5 this Friday between the host North Bay Battalion and Kingston Frontenacs. The Troops lead the series 3-1. Listen to the discussion HERE.
Cogeco:
Catch the North Bay Battalion playoff action against the Kingston Frontenacs Friday night at 7 p.m. The Troops lead the first round series 3-1.
Check out the North Bay YourTV website to watch video stories.
Backroads Bill:
Wednesday’s Backroads Bill podcast is called Your Next “Grande” Adventure with Bill and Ben talking with Bernie Moseley-Williams about a recent trip to the Grande Chute.
They discuss the perfect time to go waterfall watching and how they ended up getting stuck and had to get creative to get free.
Follow the Backroads Bill podcast in video form on the North Bay Echo YouTube channel, on this website under the Echo network, Spreaker or Spotify.
Wingspan Entrepreneur:
Wingspan Entrepreneurs by Joel Arndt is all about financial issues and provides the inspiration and information to lift your business to the next stratosphere.
There are seven episodes of the Wingspan podcast so far. Check out the audio-only show on our website network page or follow on Spotify. If you have an established podcast and want to capitalize on extra eyeballs and episode promotion through the Echo network, email [email protected] to start the process.
Cheap Seats:
EPISODE #40: One loves wrestling, one is aware of wrestling, and one needs an education. 3 different perspectives on this week’s Cheap Reviews….The Iron Claw! They also discuss their anxiety, their eyesight, and their mistakes of the past week! Learn how a comma killed a man, and what trailers gave our boys goosebumps. It’s another week of Cheap Seats! Hit Them with The Kitchen Sink!
Listen to episode #39, HERE or find them on Spotify.
Cheap Seats is an eclectic conversation between best friends, Drew and Nick, who love talking about movies and whatever else comes to mind.
3-Day Events Echo
Thursday, April 4
- Sereni-Tea Death Cafe at Nipissing Serenity Hospice from 6 to 8 p.m. Coffee and conversations about death and dying, facilitated by Tracy Davis, End of Life Doula. For more info, email: [email protected] or call: 705-995-3377, ext. 1203
- Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for people displaced by Main Street fire March 26, at the Grand Event Centre, $15, dine in only starts at 4 p.m.
- Super Fun Time Trivia at Moose’s Cookhouse at 7:30 p.m.
- Nipissing Environmental Watch members will be discussing the latest public crash course on PFAS, among a host of other issues, at their next meeting tonight in the mezzanine at the library beginning at 7 p.m.
- Ferris Business Network monthly meeting at Terry’s Place beginning at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 5
- Aces of Magic at the Capitol Centre at 7:30 to 9 p.m.
- New Ontario Brewery presents James Gray: I think winter is over tour
Saturday, April 6
- North Bay Farmers Market at 222 McIntyre St. (Kennedy Building across form Twiggs) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Tegan and Sara: Not Tonight Show at the Capitol Centre at 7 p.m.
- Gary Davison at Matches Eatery / Cascades Casino beginning at 8 p.m.
- Stephanie Kast is at Northgate Square in Coles with her new book Little Joe at 1 p.m.
Next Week:
(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 and take a gander at its April newsletter with month-long highlights HERE.)
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