A Season of Change — Seats, Seeds, Soccer and Survival!


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.

Liberals Win, Poilievre Loses & the NDP's Uncertain Future

Does Mark Carney have the tools to lead Canada into a new era of politics? Does Canada have the best leader to negotiate with US President Donald Trump’s tariffs? Listen to last week’s episode to find out!

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Camping, Cycling, and Surviving

Former pro cyclist Buck Miller joins Backroads Bill to share his insane adventures biking through Canada's remote north - hauling camping gear, battling brutal cold, crossing frozen tundra, and chasing the rugged freedom only northern Ontario and Manitoba can offer.

Hall of Fame Inductee Dale Hewitt & Tryout Tales

Badminton, soccer, hockey and baseball make the cut for the 33rd Echo Sportscast, including a snippet from our Spotlight interview with North Bay Sports Hall of Fame inductee Dale Hewitt.

POLL: With the spring season in full swing, what is your favourite "spring cleaning" chore?

NDA high school soccer season kicks off with Chippewa defending all three titles

As the 2025 NDA high school soccer season begins, anticipation is high for the three leagues: varsity girls, junior boys, and senior boys.

The defending champions, the Chippewa Ravens, are set to defend their titles in all three leagues.

Teams have been diligently practicing in their gyms, the new Canadore Dome, and on various fields across the city for over a month. The season kicked-off on Monday, April 28th.

Popular doughnut shop closing will leave a hole in downtown

A popular downtown doughnut shop will be closing its doors at the end of May.

The owners of Good Glaze Doughnuts, located on Main Street West in North Bay, announced the news on their social media page this week.

"To say this has been the journey of a lifetime would be an understatement. Together, we’ve written a beautiful chapter—but like all great stories, this one, too, must come to an end," owners Jessica Sanabria and Kyle Laplante stated.

"Making the decision to close Good Glaze has been incredibly difficult, but life is pulling us in new directions. We’re deeply grateful to each of you for welcoming us into your lives."

"From the bottom of our hearts—thank you. Supporting your local small businesses truly makes a difference. It certainly changed our lives."

Three cities recognizing lasting ties forged in World War II

The Algonquin Regiment is the original tie that binds North Bay, Timmins and Steenbergen, Netherlands together.

The Dutch community was liberated by the regiment 80 years ago.

Now, the mayors of all three communities have signed a declaration of friendship, formally recognizing the lasting ties forged through shared history and a commitment to remembrance and international friendship.

The Algonquin Regiment is the original tie that binds North Bay, Timmins and Steenbergen, Netherlands together.

The Dutch community was liberated by the regiment 80 years ago.

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