The Rebuilt Resources Story: The Environmental Impact You Didn’t Know You Were Making!
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The Rebuilt Resources Story: The Environmental Impact You Didn’t Know You Were Making!
Echo Podcast Roundup
How Your Old Clothes Are Helping People Get Back to Work
When you drop off a bag of clothes at a donation bin, you probably don’t think much about where it ends up. But at Rebuilt Resources, every sweater, sock, and pair of jeans is part of something much bigger.
In this episode, we meet Maureen Brazeau, the incredible woman behind this North Bay non-profit that’s been helping people find employment, build confidence, and keep thousands of pounds of clothing out of the landfill for over 30 years.
Mayor Kathleen Rochon of West Nipissing joins Echo Essentials to share the highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes stories of running a geographically vast rural community. From fixing broken council culture to taking a stand on controversial environmental issues, Kathleen shares her thoughts.
Mayor Rochon and Chris discuss some local stories surrounding West Nipissing, including the glyphosate spray plan in the West Nipissing Forest, how the OPP became the law enforcement service in the area, big lottery winners and what it’s like developing infrastructure on a municipality budget.
From Fugitive to Folk Hero: The True Story of the Wolf Man
Long before northern Ontario had highways or hashtags, there was Joe LaFlamme. He ran liquor through the bush with dog teams, tamed wolves, and somehow became a national celebrity.
Suzanne Charron, author of “Wolf Man Joe Laflamme: Tamer Untamed”, shares Joe’s wild story!
Men’s Baseball Finals, Baseball Day in the Bay and Quest For The Title 7 Results and Action
This week’s Sportscast features coverage of the Men’s Baseball final between Gateway and Assante as well as setting up Baseball Day in the Bay happening on Saturday September 6th.
We also caught up with Corey Jackson from Action MMA who gives results from last weekend’s Quest for the Title 7 that was held at the West Ferris Arena.
On this week's episode of The F Bomb Show, listen in on our conversation concerning the difference between boss and leader with Jairek and Amanda Robbins.
In last week's Cheat Seats episodes, Drew and Nick offer a thoughtful and humourous exploration of how the Cars universe teeters towards an existential dilemma.
If you're a fan of movies, TV or what we like to call comedy, then give it a listen!
Province launches full governance investigation into Near North District School Board
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The Minister of Education is “angry and disappointed” with the Near North District School Board and has launched a full governance review.
Paul Calandra issued a letter to parents on Friday informing them of his disappointment with the board and actions that will be implemented immediately to try to rectify this situation.
“I am launching a full governance review of the Near North District School Board. The board’s own trustees recently voted to request an investigation, underscoring the seriousness of the situation. This review will begin immediately, and I have asked for a report back in 30 days,” he stated in the letter.
The issues stem from a “troubling” situation unfolding at the K-12 school in Parry Sound and the Near North District School Board...
Residents voice concerns over Castle Arms motion heading to Council
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A motion aimed to “restore democratic and public oversight” of Castle Arms, a non-profit seniors’ housing corporation, is set to go before North Bay Council on Tuesday.
The motion, moved by Councillor Maggie Horsfield and seconded by Councillor Gary Gardiner, follows governance changes made in 2021 that the document attributes to disputed legal advice.
The motion describes how Castle Arms was created in 1986 by the Cassellholme Board of Management to provide affordable housing for seniors. Although incorporated as a separate non-profit, the motion states it was initially governed by the same individuals who oversaw Cassellholme...
Man who hit North Bay police officer with a vehicle won’t fight deportation
Credit: CTVNews.ca/northern-ontario/north-bay
A 21-year-old Brampton man pleaded guilty Friday afternoon in a North Bay courtroom for running into a city police officer as he tried to flee a traffic stop.
Sahibjot Singh was originally charged with attempted murder, but that was withdrawn months ago.
Singh pleaded guilty to six charges, including assaulting police, impaired driving, violating a release order and flight from police.
The Crown is seeking a five-year sentence, minus pre-trial custody. The defence is arguing Singh should receive an enhanced credit for the 15 months he has already served – 1 ½ days for each day in jail – and be sentenced to time served...
Trudeau, Trump & Carney: What's Next? Echo Podcast Roundup Anthony Rota Reflects on the State of Politics in Canada Former MP of Nipissing-Timiskaming and the 37th Speaker of the House Anthony Rota returns to Echo Essentials for an open book conversation with Chris Piekarski. From Pierre Poilievre’s missed opportunity to Trump’s impact on Canadian trade and how Mark Carney is toeing the line for centrist policies, Anthony shares what life is like post-politics and offers his unfiltered take...
The Rocks That Glow in the Dark! Echo Podcast Roundup Discovering Yooperlites in Northern Ontario They look like regular rocks during the day. But when the sun goes down and the UV light comes out, they start to glow like lava. In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, we meet Ray Gionet, a rockhound who has been hunting Yooperlites along the shores of Lake Superior. He shares how he first discovered these glowing stones, what they actually are, and why people are traveling from all over...
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...
