Did you attend the Bay Block Party this year? The organizers want to ask you a few questions about your experience and to entice participation, everybody who fills out the online survey will be entered into a draw for a $100 Visa gift card.
The survey, which closes Sept. 20, can be found HERE.
On the newsfront tonight, North Bay City Council has a special committee meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Community and Recreation Centre Update prepared by CAO John Severino. You can find the report by clicking the link on the Sept. 10 agenda posted at the city’s website HERE. Watch the meeting on the city’s YouTube channel HERE.
For the thinkers and those who are on the fringe of balanced thought, here’s a podcast about the ‘woke’ on the far left AND far right … closed minds are the common denominator.
Top Shelf
- Each stage of life requires different health strategies
- Word War II veteran, Bill Parfitt, 99, gets standing ovation
Today’s Spotlight
The mornings are getting cooler as autumn settles in for a changing of the seasons with Rod Bilz capturing the mist on Trout Lake just after sunrise.
You can’t exercise
your way out
of a bad diet
Cassidy Bale, fitness and nutrition coach, joins Lisa to talk about her rehabilitation journey (with Cassidy’s guidance) to get back into shape after falling off a horse before Covid.
In addition, Cassidy shares her own story about studying in the U.S. and how, as you age, you have to change the way you approach fitness and diet.
You can find more info on Cassidy’s website, www.coachingbycas.com.
- Cassidy shares her fitness journey 3:20
- What pushed her to go to school in the US 12:30
- Changing diet as you age 18:30
- Advice to people struggling with their weight 22:40
See the short video promo clip of the podcast on our Echo YouTube channel HERE.
Veteran Bill Parfitt, 99,
gets standing ovation
for his WW II service
There was an enthusiastic and prolonged standing ovation in a packed West Ferris Legion Br. 599 hall Saturday evening after Bill Parfitt, a 99-year-old Second World War veteran, was introduced before a ‘Raise the Roof’ fundraising dinner and dance.
The event raised just over $4,000, bolstered by additional contributions on Sunday, pushing the Legion over the $20,000 mark and passed the midpoint of the $40,000 campaign goal.
More than 100 people in attendance were told Parfitt, the patriarch of a long-time farming family in the Widdifield portion of North Bay, flew 24 missions as a tail gunner in Lancaster bombers over Europe. Parfitt said one of the last flights was for a food-aid drop over Holland after the Allies defeated Nazi Germany.
See the video story HERE and written version HERE.
Today’s Zen Suggestion:
The first step toward a dream isn’t the biggest, nor is the last stride across the finish line. The most important step is the one you take after falling down.
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To North Bay With Love:
Longtime musician and songwriter John MacDonald joins the show to talk about the upcoming North Bay Entertainers’ Hall of Recognition Induction 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
Echo Essentials:
Paul McLean drops by the Echo Essential Podcast studio to talk about the resurgence of minor baseball in North Bay. The owner of Source for Sports describes how the newest iteration of the diamond sport offers a Panther ‘travel’ team system with a ‘local’ league foundation.
McLean, with his boy’s 9U team fresh off a provincial championship tournament experience in Sault Ste. Marie on Labour Day weekend, also shares how a mix of paid staff and volunteers are charting a new course for youth sports. And he describes the evolution of the well-founded ‘Hockey for Beginners’ program, which starts this weekend with involvement in the OHL North Bay Battalion’s preseason fan frenzy activities.
During the pre-interview banter, co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale remember their very-limited sports experience as children and their involvement as parents.
See all showsBackroads Bill:
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 this week’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.
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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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:
Check back tomorrow for the newest podcast or dive into last week’s show below.
Psychic Basketball, A Liar is Revealed, & Could this Movie Be a HIT… MAN I Hope So! (61)
Let’s give them something to talk about! The Cheap Seats boys were back together and in the Sept. 4 podcast, they took a look at the Glenn Powell film “Hit Man.”
Also this episode, Ben tries to pass the blame, Nick is skeptical about an actor returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Drew is looking for the liar. Cheap Seats is in full force.
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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Events Echo
Tuesday, Sept. 10
- Special Committee Meeting for North Bay City Council | 5:30 p.m. | Watch on YouTube
- World Suicide Prevention Day Fireside Chat presented by North Bay and District CMHA at 333 Fraser Street | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | N/A
Wednesday, Sept. 11
- 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
Thursday, Sept. 12
- Super Fun Time Trivia at Moose’s Cookhouse | 7:30 p.m. | Free
- Peter Cliche and John MacDonald at Lou Dawg’s | 8 to 11 p.m. | $3 cover added to bills
Johnny Mac and Peter Cliche are at it again, but this time at Lou Dawg’s Thursday, Sept. 12, from 8 to 11 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 …
McConnel Lake campers may not have to pull up stakes and vamoose for a full season or two, while officials assess the area for environmental factors.
The potential evictions, temporary as it appeared to be, may not materialize, says the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ministry of Environment. Even Premier Doug Ford had something to say about it.
See the BayToday stories HERE and ‘Campers shocked’ HERE.
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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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