Studying Trout Lake, Sweetening Deals and Victorious Barons
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What's Next for the Trout Lake Watershed Development Study?
Echo Podcast Roundup
What Froze Development on Trout Lake for 40 Years?
In this episode of Echo Essentials, Chris sits down with the City of North Bay’s Planning Manager Beverley Hillier to unpack the long-awaited Trout Lake Watershed policy review.
Beverley reveals the reason why lot creation was frozen in the 90s, what 400+ new lots could mean for Trout Lake, and how phosphorus, septic systems, and shoreline buffers are now at the center of North Bay’s environmental planning.
They also dig into the next phase of the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan.
Canada’s Greatest Unknown Explorer: Adam Shoalts Hunts for Hubert Darrell
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, explorer and author Adam Shoalts returns to share one of the most fascinating stories you’ve probably never heard.
It’s the true story of Hubert Darrell, a Canadian solo explorer who vanished in the remote north nearly 100 years ago.
Adam walks us through how he stumbled across Darrell’s story, what he uncovered on the ground, and why some mysteries stay buried for so long.
Lack of investment causing violence at North Bay jail, say correctional officers
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Zack Boudreau, Ontario Public Service Employees Union Local 616 president, said there’s a lot of space on the grounds at the North Bay Jail to increase capacity.
“And we need it. We need more correctional officers and corporals to manage misconducts,” he said during Monday’s picket demonstration outside the jail on Trout Lake Road.
Boudreau provided a glimpse of the working conditions and changes required to keep staff working at the Trout Lake Road facility. Some of the other outstanding issues include pension, scheduling, workload, overtime, benefits and mental health benefits, and workplace violence...
North Bay group launches winter boot campaign for the homeless
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As temperatures drop, a local organization is stepping up to ensure no one is left out in the cold. The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless is launching its Winter Boot Campaign in North Bay.
"We will be collecting essential items and looking for sponsors for winter boots to ensure people experiencing homelessness survive the cold winter months," says a news release.
Drop-offs will be accepted on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption garages across from 480 McIntyre St. West.
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) has a new president. Dave Plourde, Mayor of Kapuskasing, was elected to the position on Friday.
He succeeds Danny Whalen, who was recognized for his 15 years of service on the board, including the past eight as president.
FONOM says it looks forward to building on this momentum under its new leadership team as it continues to advocate for municipalities across Northeastern Ontario...
Northern Ont. shelter-in-place order lifted, manhunt ends with one person in custody: OPP
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An emergency alert, issued last Friday evening, for the Latchford and Temagami North area of northern Ontario has been lifted by Ontario Provincial Police. Authorities said in an update posted to social media Sunday afternoon that one person is now in custody.
“Residents are no longer required to shelter in place and may safely resume regular activities,” said OPP, shortly before 4 p.m. on Sunday.
“The OPP thanks the public for their patience and cooperation throughout this incident.”
Highway 11 had been fully closed between Highway 65 in New Liskeard to Thibault Hill in North Bay, but has since reopened...
The Costs of Hospice Care, Advancing Outdoor Education, & the NDA Football Finals is Set! Echo Podcast Roundup Provincial Support and Fundraising with The Nipissing Serenity Hospice This week on Echo Essentials, Chris sits down with Bernadette Lindsay, Fund Development Coordinator at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice, to uncover the financial truths behind hospice care in Ontario. From eye-opening budget gaps to community fundraising efforts, Chris and Bernadette dive into what it really takes...
The Devastating Impact of Food Insecurity in 2025 Echo Podcast Roundup Checking in with The Gathering Place In this week’s episode of Echo Essentials, we go behind the scenes at The Gathering Place—North Bay’s frontline solution to food insecurity. Chris Piekarski visits The Gathering Place to sit down with Board Chair Peter Gregory and Operations Manager Alicia Smith to unpack the truth about who really uses the service, how they’ve slashed costs by 31%, and why sustainable monthly donations...
Discover The Von Doeler Ranch Origin Story! Echo Podcast Roundup How a Missed Trip on the Titanic Led to a 100-Year-Old Ranch What do a missed voyage on the Titanic and a single curly horse have to do with one of Northern Ontario’s most beloved ranches? Elana von Doeler sits down with Lisa and shares the story behind her family’s ranch: a beautiful ranch built by hand, powered by horses, and shaped by generations of hard work and heart. The Von Doeler Ranch is more than just land and animals....
