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Political Shifts, Science That Makes Sense, and Playoff Fever: This Week At Echo

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Happy Friday, North Bay!

This week, we are exploring the forces and ideas that drive our region—from the shifting tides of global and provincial politics to the power of making complex science accessible to everyone. We’re also hitting the court to recap a high-stakes week in local sports as the NDA playoffs take centre stage and national dreams take flight. Here is what is happening on the network

Navigating the Political Landscape

Politics is moving fast, and local impact is often tied to global shifts. Dr. David Tabachnick, Professor of Political Science at Nipissing University, joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of affairs at every level.
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185 Years of Democracy Gone?...
Jan 29 · Echo Essentials Podcast
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Making Science Make Sense

Science shouldn't just live in textbooks—it lives in curiosity and storytelling. This week, Bill sits down with Dr. David Pearson, the founding Director of Science North and a longtime professor at Laurentian University.
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Feb 4 · The Backroads Bill Podca...
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Playoff Stakes and National Dreams

The tension is mounting on the court as the NDA season reaches a fever pitch. In this episode, we cover the critical senior boys' basketball clash between the Algonquin Barons and the Chippewa Ravens, a game with massive seeding implications for the semi-finals.
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Barons and Raven Clash on th...
Feb 6 · Echo Sportscast
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Last Week's Headlines

Fedeli flows in millions to Nipissing for water infrastructure projects

Around $17 million in provincial funding is coming to upgrade and build new critical water infrastructure in the District of Nipissing.

The money will help improve the wastewater treatment plant on North Bay’s Memorial Drive, which takes in between 20,000 and 30,000 cubic metres of wastewater each day.

School bus nightmare on horizon for local parents

Thousands of families across the Nipissing-Parry Sound region are being warned of a potential disruption to home-to-school transportation services beginning Monday, February 23, due to ongoing contract negotiations between Alouette Bus Lines and its drivers.

A letter has been sent to parents and students warning of the potential strike.

Nearly $500,000 for additional diagnostic services at NBRHC

Additional CT Scan hours at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) are being funded by the province.

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing $487,000 to support the additional diagnostic services.

North Bay Battalion edge Brampton Steelheads in shootout to claim victory

Nick Wellenreiter scored in a shootout to give the North Bay Battalion a 3-2 comeback victory Thursday night over the Brampton Steelheads in an Ontario Hockey League game.

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