A Love Not Forgotten: The Story of the Canadian Ecology Center Echo Podcast Roundup A Love Not Forgotten: The Story of the Canadian Ecology Center 100 episodes of the Backroads Bill Podcast has seen Bill and Ben talk to a number of high profile and educated guests focused on the outdoors, nature and Northern Ontario. For episode 100 Bill talks about the Canadian Ecology Center. How it started and how it turned into the hub for education and outdoor events that it is today. Bill also looks to...
9 days ago • 4 min read
Echo Essentials Host and Newsletter Author Bids Farewell to Podcast Network Echo Podcast Roundup Sayonara Dave Dale – A Legacy of Truth, Tenacity, and Stirring the Political Pot In this unforgettable episode of Echo Essentials, we say farewell to the legendary Dave Dale as a permanent co-host of the Echo Essentials podcast. From fierce city hall controversies to the inside story of the Echo Podcast Network’s inception, Dave tells all! Watch Now Picnic Perfect: How North Bay Is Serving Up...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Homecoming Fever Is Taking Over North Bay Credit: Tourism North Bay Echo Podcast Roundup North Bay Homecoming Festival Kicks off August 1st Shawn Devine, Cathy Seguin and Fire Chief Jason Whiteley sat down with Lisa last week to talk about the Homecoming Festival starting this weekend. Watch Now Meet the Newest Journalist in Town Will Konken joined Echo Essentials last week. From discussing what the role of journalism is like in small communities, to the future of local media in the age of...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Hero? Vigilante? Oddball? Who or what is the Shad Man?! Echo Podcast Roundup Fighting Crime, One Shad Fly at a Time: The Legend of Shad Man This week, we sit down with Shad Man, the mysterious masked hero who’s been patrolling the streets, sidewalks, and shoreline with a mix of heart, humor, and high-concept civic duty. Is he serious? Yes. Is he strange? Also yes. Is this the superhero origin story you didn’t know you needed? Absolutely. Watch Now The Mole Mobile Is Coming to North Bay –...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
All Aboard! Inside the Chief Commanda II, Bulldogs Football, & Investigating What Hit Samuel De Champlain Park? Echo Podcast Roundup Sunset Cruises, Superstitions & Life on the Lake For over 50 years, the Chief Commanda II has cruised Lake Nipissing — carrying locals, tourists, wedding parties, and blues bands across the waves. But what’s it like to actually run this iconic North Bay ship? In this episode, Lisa hops aboard with Captain Rich Stivrins to talk about the history, sailor...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
All Aboard! Inside the Chief Commanda II, Bulldogs Football, & Investigating What Hit Samuel De Champlain Park? Echo Podcast Roundup Sunset Cruises, Superstitions & Life on the Lake For over 50 years, the Chief Commanda II has cruised Lake Nipissing — carrying locals, tourists, wedding parties, and blues bands across the waves. But what’s it like to actually run this iconic North Bay ship? In this episode, Lisa hops aboard with Captain Rich Stivrins to talk about the history, sailor...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Fail, Paint, Repeat: How Vander Dussen Found Success by Letting Go of Perfection Echo Podcast Roundup Turning Passion for Painting into a Thriving Business Marianne Vander Dussen is a painter, teacher, and creative entrepreneur who turned trial and error into a thriving international art business. In this episode, she opens up about her start in drama and real estate, the magic moment she picked up a paintbrush, and why failing on purpose can be the best thing for your art. Watch Now From...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
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...
about 2 months 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...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read