Will Konken joined Echo Essentials last week. From discussing what the role of journalism is like in small communities, to the future of local media in the age of clickbait and shortened attention spans, Will shares his opinions and details his processes on being a journalist in the north
Last week on The Backroads Bill Podcast, Claire Cameron reflects on grief, nature, storytelling, and resilience — and how Algonquin Park, literary fiction, and a real-life bear attack all shaped her view of mortality and meaning.
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Drone crashes prompt postponement of this weekend's show
Credit: Baytoday.ca
A drone show scheduled for this weekend has been postponed, after a pair of drones crashed during a similar show earlier this month.
The Aug. 3 display was scheduled to be part of the North Bay's Homecoming Festival.
"This proactive decision is being made out of an abundance of caution as we continue to review a recent incident involving a previous show and consider further safety measures," says a news release from the City.
Thunder Valley Semi Races rolls into Mattawa this weekend
Credit: Nugget.ca; Photo by / Courtesy of Thunder Valley Semi Races
The Thunder Valley Semi Races is a new event for the region, produced by Garry and Jennifer Anderson, who own and operate the Anderson Event Park. Truck Stop Canada reported that organizers of the Rodéo du Camion from Notre-Dame-du-Nord were thinking of relocating the event to Mattawa. However, that plan changed, and the Anderson’s decided to create an independent truck racing festival.
North Bay showcases green efforts for community competition
Credit: (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)
Tina Liu and Karen Stephenson explored various locations, tourist attractions, and natural sites, evaluating efforts to combat climate change and promote a healthy environment.
Their itinerary included a morning walk through Laurier Woods and a visit to a local backyard garden.
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