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Echo Essentials Podcast

The Echo Podcast Network

The Echo Essentials Podcast ties together all the elements of the North Bay Echo Community Podcast Network, hosted by Essentials newsletter editor Dave Dale and Echo"s principal partner Scott Clark.Guests on the weekly show will reflect the challenges and issues facing North Bay while Scott and Dave discuss the topics and podcasts featured in the newsletter ... as well as upcoming projects.References to the To North Bay With Love, Backroads Bill, Frontline and Cheap Seats episodes will be common.The

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56:42

Canada has Decided - Liberals Win, Poilievre Loses...

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2025/05/01

In this episode of Echo Essentials, Professor Dr. David Tabachnick of Nipissing University returns to breakdown everything that happened at both the federal and local levels for the 2025 Canadian Federal Election.This episodes explores how the Liberal Party secured a strong minority government, who the NDP might look to lead the party, and examining what the future holds for Pierre Poilievre. Dr. Tabachnick also shares his thoughts on the nail-biter race in our Nipissing-Timiskaming riding, and if

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31:01

From Mayor to Liberal MP Candidate - Pauline...

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2025/04/24

In this episode of Echo Essentials, Chris and Dave sit down with Pauline Rochefort, Liberal candidate for Nipissing–Timiskaming and current mayor of East Ferris, to talk about the challenges—and opportunities—facing the party and the country.Rochefort shares her thoughts on the Liberal leadership shift from Justin Trudeau to Mark Carney, breaking down her party’s approach to crime, details the Liberal housing affordability plan, and explains why she believes the future of Canada’s economy runs

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45:51

From Ottawa to Northern Ontario — Can CPC Candidate...

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2025/04/23

In this episode of Echo Essentials, we speak with Garry Keller, Conservative Party of Canada candidate for Nipissing–Timiskaming, about his rise from working behind the scenes on Parliament Hill to running for office in his adopted hometown. Keller addresses the hot-button issues of the 2025 federal election—from housing and addiction treatment, to firearm legislation, natural resource development, and Canada’s role in supporting Ukraine.We also dig into his stance on minority vs. majority

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34:07

Out of the farm and into the fire - PPC John Janssen...

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2025/04/22

What happens when a hobby farmer and IT contractor steps into politics?In this episode of Echo Essentials, Chris and Dave sit down with John Janssen, the Federal PPC candidate for Nipissing–Timiskaming riding, for a direct conversation about immigration, housing, firearms, and the future of Canadian democracy.John shares why he believes the PPC is the only party offering “real change,” his reasons for calling for a moratorium on immigration, and why he says mainstream conservatives and liberals are

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48:38

Is the NDP Still for Working People? Valerie Kennedy...

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2025/04/17

In this episode of Echo Essentials, we sit down with Valerie Kennedy, the NDP candidate for Nipissing–Timiskaming, to talk about the cost of living, union support, pipelines, rail infrastructure, and her surprising entry into politics. From defending workers' rights to advocating for Indigenous communities and reshaping public services, Kennedy brings a deeply personal and unapologetically grassroots approach to the campaign trail.We also break down the recent local debate between Keller

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66:49

Previewing the 2025 Canadian Federal Election - How...

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2025/04/10

In this episode of Echo Essentials, we sit down with Professor Dr. David Tabachnick of Nipissing University to unpack the upcoming federal election, what’s at stake for northern Ontario, and why this might be the most tense campaign in recent history.We explore the Trump effect on Canadian politics, the difference between urban and rural voters, and whether a youth-led voter shift could change the game.Plus: How pipelines, trade, and mining are shaping the conversation here in North Bay. Whether

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58:42

North Bay deputy mayor OK with dissenting opinions...

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2025/04/03

North Bay’s City Council passed its much-anticipated operating budget this week, alongside a new contract agreement for union employees.In an interview on the Echo Essentials Podcast, co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale sat down with Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield to discuss the budget’s impact, the challenges of municipal funding, and the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with city workers.

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61:42

North Bay PRIDE taking different approach with...

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2025/03/27

Jocelyn Green wants to accentuate inclusivity and anti-hate as the newly-hired first-ever executive director for North Bay PRIDE, explaining that she wants to build bridges in the community rather than build walls.In a landmark moment for North Bay PRIDE, Jocelyn Green has been appointed as the organization's first-ever executive director. She joined co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale on the Echo Essentials podcast to discuss her vision for the organization, the challenges ahead, and the

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56:13

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health & Addiction in Our...

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2025/03/20

Editorial notes for this episodeThe article that Stu Campaigne wrote about the facility on Lakeshore Dr. is not connected to the CMHA NBD-NBRHC bed-based expansion. This is addressed at the 19 minute mark however it is mentioned a few times before which may cause confusion.The segment about mental health spending in Canada (44-minute mark) isn’t entirely clear. The 6 per cent represents the investment in mental health care as a proportion of overall health care budgets, not GDP (as Scott references,

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31:32

Pauline Rochefort Talks Liberal Campaign & Local Issues

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2025/03/13

With Canada’s next federal election on the horizon, big changes are coming for the Liberal Party—but what does that mean for Northern Ontario?In this Echo Essentials episode, recorded from an ice hut on Lake Nipissing, we sit down with Pauline Rochefort, the newly acclaimed Liberal candidate for Nipissing-Timiskaming, to talk about:✅ The Future of the Liberal Party – Will a new leader change the direction of the party?✅ Election 2025 Predictions – What voters in Northern Ontario want from the next

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26:19

The Crisis in Local Journalism: What’s Next for...

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2025/03/06

📰 The media landscape is changing—what does that mean for local journalism?In this episode of Echo Essentials, hosts Scott Clark and Stu Campaigne explore the challenges facing local newsrooms, from shrinking editorial teams to the growing pressures of digital media.With investigative journalism struggling to keep up, what’s next for the industry?💡Topics Covered:✔️ The decline of newsroom staff and its impact on news quality✔️ Why investigative journalism is harder than ever✔️ The role of digital

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76:41

Last words B4 provincial election from Nipissing...

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2025/02/26

The Ontario Election scheduled Feb. 27 is the primary topic of today's Echo Essentials podcast with host Dave Dale discussing issues with multiple interview subjects and debate review participants, North Bay Coun. Mark King and Rod Bilz, active community leader, commercial property investor.It begins with a five-minute interview with Green Party candidate for Nipissing, bilingual nursing student Colton Chaput.Stand up interviews at the North Bay Home and Garden Expo included East Ferris Mayor

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74:05

NDP, Libertarian candidates pitch change, different...

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2025/02/20

The Echo Essentials Podcast #55 features host Dave Dale interviewing the New Democrat and Libertarian candidates for Nipissing ahead of the Ontario Election taking place Feb. 27.Loren Mick Brings Grassroots Perspective to Nipissing NDP Campaign Mick, currently serving his second term on Mattawa’s town council, emphasized his frontline experience as a healthcare worker and his commitment to tackling the region’s growing crises in housing, affordability, and healthcare. Born and raised in Mattawa,

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49:33

Fedeli explains 'Trade War' risks, highlights health...

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2025/02/13

Co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale sat down with Vic Fedeli, the longtime Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Nipissing and former mayor of North Bay. With Ontario in the midst of a snap election, Fedeli defended his government’s record and explained why Premier Doug Ford called an early vote.The discussion also touched on a looming trade war with the United States, key economic concerns, and pressing local issues such as health care and long-term care expansion. Fedeli wasted no time

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29:30

Significant Ontario election issues being...

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2025/02/06

The "sprint" to the Ontario Provincial Election on Feb. 27 is underway and the Echo Essentials Podcast #53 features discussion about the rational for a snap vote and how things might go in the Nipissing Riding.Co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale talk about the known candidates (no name from the Liberals before this recording) and touch on the latest regarding the looming federal election.

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55:40

Education needs massive review to scale back school...

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2025/01/30

The Near North School Board wants the province to fully review the inefficiencies and redundancies in the Ontario education system to free up funding for priority student needs. Trustee Bill Steer and Parker Robinson, president of the local secondary school teachers federation, join the Echo Essentials podcast with co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale to chat about the potential reduction in the number or shape of school boards.

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39:10

Resident points out flaws in city plan for pumping...

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2025/01/23

In this week’s Echo Essentials Podcast, co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale sat down with Brian Baldwin, a retired North Bay resident, to discuss his opposition to the city’s plan to build a sanitary sewer pumping station at the corner of Premier Road and Lakeshore Drive, directly in front of his property. Baldwin recently presented his concerns to city council, highlighting transparency issues and questioning the suitability of the chosen site.“It was just flabbergasting when I learned they were

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41:33

Snowmobiling saves marriages, corporations worse than...

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2025/01/16

The 50th episode of the Echo Essentials Podcast marked a full-circle moment as Shawn Flindall, communications director of the North Bay Snowmobile Club, returned as the guest, having been the very first interviewee when the show launched a year ago.Hosted by Scott Clark and Dave Dale, the episode delves into the vital role snowmobiling plays in Northern Ontario’s economy, the challenges faced by the industry, and the tireless efforts of volunteers who sustain this beloved activity.Flindall

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59:56

Rota shares who he has in mind for Liberal leadership

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2025/01/09

The Echo Essentials Podcast this week features long-time Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota, who is retiring from federal politics after 16 years in Ottawa. Topics range from who might make a good candidate to lead the Liberal Party in the future to some of his highs and lows in office, including a flip flop on the issue of the gun registry legislation and the 18-vote loss to Conservative Jay Aspin in 2011.In the pre-interview banter between co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale, you'll hear a

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39:44

Budget chief urges constituents to contribute ideas,...

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2025/01/02

In today's episode of the Echo Essentials Podcast, co-host Dave Dale conducted an in-depth interview with North Bay Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield, who is also the chairwoman of the General Government Committee and the city’s budget chief.Horsfield shared insights about the city’s ongoing budget process, her role as deputy mayor, and the challenges of her first term in office. Horsfield outlined the city’s approach to its 2025 budget, including a delayed timeline to allow thorough preparation. The

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