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To North Bay With Love

The Echo Podcast Network

Welcome to North Bay, Ontario’s favorite podcast - To North Bay With Love! Your local source for community and culture in North Bay and the surrounding region.Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday to explore engaging conversations with our host Lisa Boivin as she welcomes a diverse range of local guests, including actors, politicians, athletes, and community members.Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights,

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44:29

Buster’s Page and it’s Important Work in Our Community

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2025/02/11

Buster’s Page got its start back in late 2013 by Tracey Truchon after using social media to try to find her missing dog Buster. It then blossomed into a passion project to find lost pets and reunite them with their ownersTracey is also joined by Tracy Richardson-Sloan who also helps out with Buster’s page and together with Lisa they share their story and how they are making a huge impact on our community.Buster’s Page’s Beginning 3:30Favourite rescues 8:00Art of rescuing animals 14:00Work with the

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37:43

Looking Back on Widdifield Secondary School

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2025/02/04

Jocelyn Bell spent 25 years as a teacher at Widdifield and she joins the show to reminisce on what made the school and the art program so special. She talks about her personal theater journey and shares her perspective on the importance of summer programs for teenagers.Jocelyn's journey 3:00Widdifield 10:30Dreamcoat involvement 17:05Importance of summer programs 26:30For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials. Stay connected with Echo on social media:

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46:22

The Art of Barrel Racing

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2025/01/28

Imagine riding a horse at the speed of a car in front of hundreds of people while also deftly turning to complete a pre set course. That’s exactly what our guest Diana Manella does for fun and she is in to talk about barrel racing and her experiences alongside her horse Rain. Diana chats about her passion of horses and barrel racing as well as her journey to be an entrepreneur opening up her business The Decal Shop Canada.Find more about Diana and the Decal Shop here:

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38:51

From Traveling Around the World to Selling Soup in...

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2025/01/21

Brenda Soucy is the lady you will see when you go to the farmer’s market to buy her homemade soups under her business name EuroClaire French Fusion.Before she sold soups she worked for Bombardier and traveled the world including trips to the UK and to Morocco. She shares her story of her adventures moving across Canada and eventually settling into North Bay and how her soup business started.Brenda’s time with Bombardier 2:38Living abroad 13:30Her soup business 24:00For exclusive North Bay updates

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35:20

The Faces Behind the Santa Fund and Sal Makes a...

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2025/01/14

Geoff Richardson and his wife Tracy Richardson-Sloan have been silently doing work in our community in a number of different organizations including the Santa Fund. They chat with Lisa about their community impact, Tracy’s crazy costume collection and Sal makes a surprise appearance after her debut last week on the podcast.Santa Fund 2:48The DIA 15:30Tracy’s costume collection 22:00 For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials. Stay connected with Echo on

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27:38

Sal Finally Joins the Show

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2025/01/07

Lisa has told many stories about her mom Sal on the podcast and she finally agreed to come on to the podcast to share some of her life story.She talks about how she ended up in North Bay thanks to a premonition and shares some of her favourite spots in the city.Sal’s journey to North Bay 2:08Learning new things in North Bay 8:32Sal’s crazy journey abroad 20:17For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials. Stay connected with Echo on social media:

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32:11

Jay Saves the Bay

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2024/12/31

As 2025 approaches Yvonne Morin recently self published her new book “Jay Saves the Bay” as a tribute to North Bay for it’s 100th anniversary.Yvonne wanted to create a fun children’s book that is an ode to the city and all proceeds go right to the North Bay Public LibraryChallenges of self publishing 2:40North Bay staples featured in the book 8:32A look into the illustrations 20:30 For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials. Stay connected with Echo on

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34:58

A Glimpse into the Mind of an Artist

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2024/12/24

Kevin Hoffman for decades has been quietly creating art both professionally and personally and he joins Lisa to talk about his time in the art world.He also spent time in a touring band after falling in love with the guitar and has been featured in a number of movies that were shot in North Bay!Kevin’s art journey 2:15His Father’s influence 14:56Favourite art form 23:29 For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials. Stay connected with Echo on social

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48:18

Bringing the Dream of a High School Marching Band to...

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2024/12/17

Brian Overholt, teacher at St Joseph Scollard Hall, made his dream come true by creating the only high school marching band in North Bay. He joins Lisa alongside his student and marching band member Natalia Boss.They talk about how the marching band started and how they have brought it on the road to places like Toronto and even all the way to Disney World!How did the marching band start? 2:15The Toronto Santa Claus Parade 16:00Natalia’s experience in the band 27:45Choreography 37:38 For exclusive

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33:42

The Legacy and Community Impact of Allison the Bookman

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2024/12/10

Allison the Bookman has been a North Bay staple for over 50 years. Lisa went on the road to the downtown store to chat with Annette who inherited the store and has been keeping the legacy alive and well.The store isn’t just a place to buy books but also has a rich history which is displayed throughout and Annette takes us through some of her favourite memories and stories! On the road to Allison the Bookman! 3:30Some eye catching attractions around the store 10:20Back in the studio to reflect on the

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35:24

A Little Glance at North Bay’s History and...

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2024/12/03

To North Bay With Love is now available on video! You can find the video version on the North Bay Echo YouTube Channel or on NorthBayEcho.caNorth Bay’s 100th year is less than a month away and the city has been busy putting together festivities to celebrate the major milestone.Jeff Fournier, the Heritage Committee Chair, joins Lisa to talk about what is in store for this coming year and he goes into some neat history about North Bay over the past 100 years.Some Neat Info on North Bay’s Founding

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30:42

Why Sweetman’s Garden is so Important to our Community

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2024/11/26

Sweetman’s Garden has been a hot topic lately not just on the Echo network but also in our community. For the past 2 weeks it has been the main topic of Echo Essentials based on the recent controversy surrounding the garden.Liza Vandermeer and Carol Hansman make their second appearance on the podcast as they talk about the community impact of the garden and why it is so important to so many people. Lisa and Ben discuss their personal experiences with Sweetman’s 1:40Liza and Carol join to talk about

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40:00

North Bay’s Outdoor Winter Market Marks the Beginning...

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2024/11/19

It is officially Christmas season as Remembrance Day passes and we start to see Santa making the rounds. That means it’s the perfect time to check out the Outdoor Winter Market that has been happening on Saturday nights at the Museum downtown! Lisa went down this past Saturday and chatted with different vendors and people to see how this collaboration The Artisan’s Way and Tourism North Bay has been going. The beginning of Christmas 2:00Checking out some local vendors 8:00The market is a unique

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25:25

Celebrating 100 Years of The Royal Canadian Air Force

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2024/11/12

This year marks the 100th year of the RCAF and the 22 Wing Band is celebrating with a special concert.Chip Kean, longtime member of the band and 40 year Veteran of the RCAF, joins the show to talk about his time in the military (including being stationed in Germany) and the relationship between music and military. Chip talks about the upcoming 22 Wing show 2:00Chip’s background in the military 5:00Celebrating the history of the RCAF 19:00 For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to

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31:26

Taking a Trip to the Humane Society

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2024/11/05

The crew goes on the road to the Humane Society to chat with Shelter Manager Janet Bredin. Janet talks about her passion for pets, the work the Humane Society does and their foster to adopt program.Back in the studio Lisa and Ben talk about the adventure of putting on your winter tires and Lisa tells a story of her cat Winston. Changing to your winter tires is an adventure sometimes 2:00Winston story 4:30Humane Society 12:00 For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter

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38:43

Quiz Game: How Well Do You Know North Bay?

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2024/10/29

On this episode Producer Ben put together a surprise to celebrate 100 episodes of this podcast by quizzing Lisa on her North Bay knowledge.The game is split into 3 categories: History, Entertainment and Sports with each correct answer being worth 1 point. Let us know how well you did by messaging us on social media! Question 1-4 2:00Questions 5 - 9 15:00Questions 10-14 27:00Lisa’s final score 36:00 For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials. Stay

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40:52

Lisa’s Emergency Room Visit; Meat Filled Stuffing and...

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2024/10/22

In today's To North Bay With Love podcast, host Lisa Boivin recounts her time in theatre, including a trip to the emergency room and then back on stage with a little help from duct tape.Johanna McPherson, President of the Gateway Theatre Guild, is today’s guest as they talk about the upcoming season and this week's production, Misery, directed by Maureen Cassidy, runs Wednesday through Saturday evenings at ecole secondaire publique Odyssee with a 7 p.m. curtain rise. The closing matinee is Sunday at

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48:24

A Different Perspective on Homelessness in North Bay

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2024/10/15

Scott Kile shares his perspective on why homelessness is an issue not just in North Bay but all across the country. He has been a volunteer for the food bank and him and his wife make meals each week for Heart and Hands.Tracy Clement from Heart and Hands also shares why she is helping drive this initiative to help the homeless.To join the Heart and Hands Facebook group check out the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1123493128324395 Tracy and Scott talk about the homeless issue 2:30The

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28:33

The Cadets Offer a Great Path for Today’s Youth

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2024/10/08

Lorie Hall and Josh Carson from the cadets join Lisa to chat about the opportunity the cadets presents for youth.Josh is a current cadet and he explains how it helped him break out of his shell and become a leader. The cadets also gave him experiences he never would have had if he didn’t join. What exactly are the cadets? 2:50The future events for the cadets 11:29The cadets have made Josh gain valuable skills 18:30 For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo

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26:02

Rising Food Costs Have Had a Big Impact on the North...

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2024/10/01

There have been a million visits to food banks just in Ontario over the last year. Debbie Marson, Executive Director of the North Bay Food Bank, joins the show to discuss how the economy has forced more people to use the food bank on a regular basis. Debbie shares why you shouldn’t be embarrassed to use the food bank to provide for yourself and your family. She also tells us the best way you can donate to the food bank. 1 million visits to food bank in Ontario 2:20What you can donate to the food

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