City Council has made it’s decision, so it’s finally time for us to talk about it…
The City of North Bay has been buzzing after Mayor Peter Chirico’s expense controversy, and former host Dave Dale is back to break it all down with Chris.
From questionable meal claims to battalion tickets and golf outings, we dive deep into what the integrity commissioner said in his report, and whether 60 days of docked pay was enough to satisfy the citizens.
Ohana Wellness: Yoga, Healing, and Building Community in North Bay and Area
Ohana Wellness is more than a yoga studio. It’s a place where people come to breathe, move, and feel like they belong.
In this episode, we sit down with founder Nicky Poulin, who shares how her own journey through burnout and personal growth led to the creation of Ohana.
Nicky is joined by co-owner Dr. Aaron Rothstein who talked about his journey from being and ER doctor to finding a new path in life and a different way to take care of patients.
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How a Letter to Robert Munsch Became a Lifelong Friendship
You may know the name Gah-Ning from the classic Robert Munsch book “Where is Gah-Ning?” but the real story behind the character is even better.
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, we sit down with Gah-Ning herself to talk about how a simple letter to a beloved children’s author turned into a storybook character, a lifelong friendship, and a connection that still means everything decades later.
Barons Win Jr Football, Volleyball and Basketball Semis, and NDA Hockey Begins
This week’s Sportscast features the junior football final between the Bears and Barons with the Barons looking to sweep the junior and senior football championships.
It was a big week for playoffs as girls basketball and boys volleyball played their semis in both junior and senior.
We also have updates from around post secondary sports including a big accomplishment for Lakers lacrosse team and Lakers women’s soccer.
North Bay's $63-million twin-pad arena remains on budget and on schedule
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The new $63 million twin-pad recreation centre is on time and on budget, according to a city report being presented Monday. Council will receive an update on the project from David Jackowski, manager of special projects for the City of North Bay.
Construction of the new rink, located at the Omischl Sports Complex off Lakeshore Drive, commenced with site preparation in Dec. 2024.
As of October, the foundation is complete, structural steel is complete, the high roof is complete.
The project is expected to be completed by August...
Cedar Heights residents wary after meeting on new long term care home near Canadore
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Despite reassurances from college officials, many Cedar Heights residents left Thursday's meeting with lingering doubts about the future of their neighborhood as plans for a new long-term care facility move forward.
Following growing concern from local residents, City and Canadore representatives clarified details about the upcoming project during a well-attended community meeting at the North Bay Museum.
"I would say I have mixed feelings on it," spokeswoman Connie Hergott told BayToday...
Province will act if northern Ont. school board doesn’t reform
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Following a scathing, 33-page Ministry of Education report about dysfunction and governance issues at the Near North District School Board, Ontario’s Minister of Education Paul Calandra is threatening to intervene if the board doesn’t take the matter seriously.
Calandra spoke to reporters in Toronto this week, urging the school board to act.
The ministry appointed Rachel Osborne to investigate why the new Parry Sound JK-Grade 12 school wasn’t ready when students returned to the classroom -- and why no contingency plan was in place...
Canadore teams up with Nipissing District Athletics
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Canadore College is looking to help showcase some of the great things happening in local sports.
They've announced a new multi-year partnership with Nipissing District athletics (NDA) designed to enhance athletic opportunities for local high school students and strengthen connections between education, sport, and community.
Along with providing digital, media and community support to help highlight student achievements, Canadore will host key NDA events on campus, offering a varsity-level experience...
Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield, A look back at 2025 And Hope Restored In Sudbury Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield on FONOM, Centennial and What 2026 Looks Like for North Bay North Bay is heading into an important stretch. Major projects are underway, big questions remain, and decisions being made now will shape what the city looks like in 2026 and beyond. In this episode of Echo Essentials, Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield joins us to talk through what’s on the table. Watch Here Deputy Mayor Maggie...
Happy New Year, North Bay As we step into 2026, we wanted to take a quick moment to step away from the mic and say thank you. Last year was a milestone for the Echo Podcast Network. Together, we’ve surpassed 1.8 million views and listens across all platforms for the year of 2025. This number proves what we’ve always believed, that North Bay’s local voices deserve to be heard. Our goal remains the same: to provide a healthy dose of insight and context to the stories that matter and shape our...
The Elected Voices of the North, The Youngest Vintage Dealer in Town & A Life on the Trails Who Speaks for Our Schools Now? A Former Trustee’s Take on the Near North Shakeup In Northern Ontario, something serious is happening in public education. The Minister of Education has stepped in and taken control of the Near North District School Board, removing authority from elected trustees and shifting decision-making away from the community. Watch Here Who Speaks for Our Schools N... Dec 11 ·...
