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Rota has a new leader in mind

Published 22 days ago • 2 min read

Ice fishing season has a lot of people taking the bait to be on hard water

From the number of photos posted to Facebook in the first week of 2025, it looks like Lake Nipissing has plenty of big and small fish eager to bite, from monster walleye (or is it pickerel?) to giant burbot. See the Echo website story for examples.

'Sal' is in the Echo studio

Lisa Boivin's mom, 'Sal', finally joins her daughter for a podcast chat

Musical integrity is key

Today's Backroads Bill podcast features folk music icon Ian Tamblyn, who stayed true to his Canadian roots

Rota reflects on politics

Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota is featured on Thursday's Echo Essentials podcast
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Hosts botch prediction

Sportscast hosts were not realistic when predicting Canada vs United States

Letter to the Editor

"I recently watched the Echo Essentials podcast featuring Chris Mayne, I feel clarification is needed about the accessibility of meetings at Cassell Arms. Based on my personal experience, I would like to set the record straight regarding the public’s ability to attend Cassell Arms meetings." Read the full letter ...

- Former City Councilor Johanne Brousseau

Today's Zen Suggestion

Bring a book or magazine to the ice hut to give your eyes and brain a break from the electronic gadgets ... unless you're catching an Echo podcast, of course!
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Echo Events

Wednesday, Jan. 8

  • Nipissing Lakers men's hockey team hosts China at Memorial Gardens | 7 p.m. | $15
  • NDA girls volleyball Trojans at Chippewa | 5 p.m. juniors, 6:30 p.m. seniors | Free

Thursday, Jan. 9

  • ​Winter Bluesfest Kickoff Party at the Gateway City Brewery | 7:30 p.m. |
  • Open Mic at Lou Dawg's | 8 to 11 p.m. | No Cover
  • Scarlet and Gold Jr. Girls Volleyball Tourney at Chippewa | All Day
  • NDA Boys Basketball Ravens at West Ferris | 5 p.m. seniors, 6:30 p.m. juniors | Free

Friday, Jan. 10

Saturday, Jan. 11

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