How Cubs Become Bears: Inside SJSH's Innovative Podcast Echo Podcast Roundup How a Student Podcast Was Born at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall CSS What happens when you hand high school students the mic? You get the SJSH Bears Den Pawcast — a bold, creative, and completely student-driven show from St. Joseph-Scollard Hall CSS. In this episode, we sit down with teacher/producer Nicole Dopko and seasoned host Annie Martel to talk about how the show began, how it’s grown, and how it can change the way...
7 days ago • 5 min read
What started as one student’s idea has become one of North Bay’s most powerful grassroot fundraisers! Echo Podcast Roundup How a Student Parade Became a North Bay Cancer-Fighting Tradition In this episode, Lisa sits down with West Ferris teacher Mark Robertson, grade 9 student Mallory and North Bay Regional Health Center Foundation CEO Tammy Morison to talk about how the Parade for Cancer started, what it funds and why it brings out the best in the community. Watch Now North Bay’s Housing...
14 days ago • 5 min read
Kindness Takes Over - How One Brave Hotel Worker Saved A Life Echo Podcast Roundup What a 10-Year-Old Can Teach Us About Being Good Humans Graham Shaver may only be 10 years old, but he’s already mastered something many adults still struggle with: kindness. As North Bay’s Kindness Ambassador, Graham has made it his mission to turn Kindness Week into Kindness Infinity. Watch Now Kindness Isn’t Soft — It’s Science! What if kindness wasn’t just a feel-good gesture—but a psychological superpower?...
21 days ago • 4 min read
Confirmed Case of Measles in North Bay for First Time Since 1995 Echo Podcast Roundup The Pro-Cathedral's Place in North Bay History Father Larry Rymes joined Lisa to talk about one of North Bay's most iconic buildings: The Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption. They talk about the recent renovations and who exactly can sit in the throne inside the Cathedral. Watch Now Understanding the Recent Measles Outbreak In this episode of Echo Essentials, Chris and Dave sit down with Dr. Carol Zimbalatti,...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Meet Pauline Rochefort's Replacement in East Ferris Echo Podcast Roundup Remember Candy Stripers in Hospitals? Anne and Rona join To North Bay With Love to chat about their involvement volunteering at the hospital. They also reminisce on candy stripers and why hospitals transitioned to a volunteer system. Watch Now Meet Pauline Rochefort's Replacement Rick Champagne Rick Champagne is the new mayor of East Ferris replacing Pauline following her successful political campaign for MP. Rick talks...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Rooted in North Bay: The Garden Centre That’s Bloomed for 75 Years Echo Podcast Roundup Growing and Nurturing Community For over 75 years, Laporte’s Nursery & Greenhouses has helped North Bay grow — quite literally. In this episode, we sit down with Lori Laporte, third-generation owner, to talk about how her grandmother’s backyard garden turned into a local institution. Watch Now Speeding, Scooters & Seatbelts Constable Merv Shantz from the North Bay Police Service joins the show to talk...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Whatcha Gonna Do When Northland Wrestling Runs Wild on You? Echo Podcast Roundup Laying the Smackdown in the North In this week's episode, Dann shares with Lisa the wild history of pro wrestling in Northern Ontario (including a performance from a young Andre the Giant), how he brought it back from the brink, and why hundreds of fans are now showing up to watch slams, stories, and local heroes every month. Watch Now Is the Ward System the Answer for Municipal Representation? North Bay City...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
The Best Award Speech Ever?! - Pests, Powerlifting and Puck Drops Echo Podcast Roundup The Best Award Speech Ever? This week’s Sportscast features high school soccer action, an update on tennis and shares Wes Buell’s excellent award speech at the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame event held on the weekend. Watch Now How to Protect Your Home This Spring! Geoff Richardson from Good Riddance Pest Control joins us for a practical, sometimes squirmy, conversation about what to expect this season, how...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
A Season of Change — Seats, Seeds, Soccer and Survival! Echo Podcast Roundup Writing for a New Generation! Author, editor, gardener, and all-around creative force — Erin Alladin joins us to talk about her newest book “Wait Like a Seed”, the beauty of permaculture, how children’s literature can shape a better future, and why giving kids a connection to nature is more important than ever. Watch Now Liberals Win, Poilievre Loses & the NDP's Uncertain Future Does Mark Carney have the tools to...
2 months ago • 2 min read