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The Backroads Bill Podcast

It’s time to hit the backroads of Northern Ontario and beyond with Backroads Bill! Tune in every Wednesday to explore the history and beauty of Northern Ontario. Alongside host and producer Ben, Bill (who is the founder and the GM of the Canadian Ecology Centre) goes more in depth to the stories he has been sharing for years on CBC Radio and Village Media.Whether it’s a “day-trip” “overnight-trip” or “Sunday drive” you will discover your next great adventure!Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram:

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60:35

Northern Ontario “Rocks”: A Look Into the Geology of...

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2024/11/06

Larry Dyke, Professor Emeritus and longtime member of the Geological Survey of Canada, joins the show as we explore the geology and formation of Ontario’s landscape. Larry helps answer the questions of how the rock formations in Ontario were formed, The Canadian Shield, and how climate change is going to change our province in the years and centuries to come. Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on Twitter: @steertonorthONTTo explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated

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54:20

A Halloween Special Set in Northern Ontario

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2024/10/30

It’s the day before Halloween and we invited Chris Darton the director and creator of The Damnation to chat about his new movie!The Damnation takes place in the small largely Indigenous Canadian communities of Creek and Buffalo Mines. Since the closing of the mines a number of years ago the area is a shell of its once thriving past. The area is mostly made up of seniors and Indigenous people who have inhabited the area for hundreds of years. To further complicate matters developers - led by a

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35:11

Bill’s 2024/25 Winter Prediction

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2024/10/23

Backroads Bill has been predicting the winter season for many years using indigenous teachings taught by Gord Restoule.He breaks down when he thinks winter will start, when it will end, how cold it will get and how much snow we will get. We also compare his prediction to other predictions from the Weather Network and the Farmers Almanac.Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on Twitter: @steertonorthONTTo explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and

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40:05

The Magic of Riding the Budd Car

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2024/10/16

Budd Cars were a popular way of travel back in the mid 1900s but one still exists in Northern Ontario and has been taking passengers from Sudbury up to White River for many years. It is one of only 2 flag stop trains in Canada.Bill recently went on this train with a few friends and he talks about his experience riding the train alongside our guest Teresa Taillefer. Teresa is an artist who used the trip as inspiration for her painting.Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on

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51:23

Behind the Scenes of Carving Sasquatch Sam

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2024/10/09

Gerald Gunkle was tasked by Bill to carve an 8 foot 1500 pound wooden sculpture in the likeness of a sasquatch which now makes it’s home at the Ecology Centre in Mattawa.Gerald shares his process, the challenges he faced, and how they were able to transport this huge sculpture across southern Ontario to it’s newest home.Check out more of Gerald's work here: https://cancarve.com/blog/ Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on Twitter: @steertonorthONTTo explore more North Bay

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51:51

What are the Best Fall Destinations in Ontario?

The Backroads Bill Podcast ·

2024/10/02

It is officially fall and today Bill takes us on a road trip all around Ontario to answer the question: what are the best fall destinations?Bill also gives his winter prediction and we celebrate a milestone for the podcast!Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on Twitter: @steertonorthONTTo explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo

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51:05

Norval Morrisseau: The Battle Against Fakes and Asset...

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2024/09/25

On part 2 we continue our conversation with Cory Dingle and go further into the implications of asset defamation. Cory talks about the AI program they designed to spot fake paintings but due to legislation can’t use it. He also looks to the future and how he hopes his team’s battle can shape Canadian art fraud laws.Missed part 1? Listen to it here: https://www.northbayecho.ca/norval-morrisseau-the-battle-against-fakes-and-asset-defamation-part-1/ Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram:

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63:22

Norval Morrisseau: The Battle Against Fakes and Asset...

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2024/09/18

Norval Morrisseau was a renowned painter that was coined by the French press as “Picasso of the North” after meeting Pablo Picasso. For decades his estate has tried to stop the fake paintings that have flooded the market however their hands are tied by Canadian Legislation.Cory Dingle the Executive Director of the Norval Morrisseau Estate joins the podcast in this 2 part episode to shine light on why it’s so hard to prosecute and deal with these fake paintings and how they are fighting to change the

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46:04

The Reesor Siding Tragedy: Canada’s Bloodiest Labour...

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2024/09/11

The Reesor Siding Tragedy is a somber lesson on how labour disputes can escalate in a quick and ugly. In 1963 after an escalation between farmers and union workers ended in 3 dead and 8 wounded.Charles “Andy” Beaudoin, author of the novel ‘The Reesor Siding Tragedy: Canada’s Bloodiest Labour Conflict’, spent many years working in the forestry industry and with union labour conflicts. He shares his experience researching the novel and also has an interesting connection as his brother was one of the

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40:28

One of the Most Unique Museums in Ontario

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2024/09/04

West Red Lake Mining Museum is an open air installation residing on its own island. Completely volunteer run, it pays homage to the rich heritage that made Red Lake what it is today.Enid Carlson and Brian Kreviazuk, who help run the museum, join Bill and Ben in this week's Backroads Bill podcast to talk about the roots they have in the area and why they have put so much of their own time into maintaining this beautiful museum.You can find out more by following the link:

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40:47

Why A Town of Under 300 People is “The Place to Be”

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2024/08/28

Matachewan is home to less than 300 people however it ended up being a source of trade and mining over it’s long history.Kenny Mccollam, who grew up and currently lives in Matachewan, chatted with Bill and Ben about his family’s rich history in the area and both Bill and Kenny see Matachewan as “the place to be”.Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on Twitter: @steertonorthONTTo explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to

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35:57

Bill’s Vacation Adventure and the Spectacle of The...

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2024/08/21

Have you ever wondered what a vacation looks like for Backroads Bill? Fresh off a 9 day excursion across western and northern Ontario, Bill goes in depth on his trip and has a new destination in his top 10 Ontario destinations. Bill and Ben also take a look at some potential upcoming guests and episodes!Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on Twitter: @steertonorthONTTo explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to NorthBayEcho.ca.For

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33:06

The Hidden Gem of High Falls and the Story of the...

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2024/08/14

Bill took a recent trip north to High Falls, a majestic and large waterfall found on the backroads. Through some detective work Bill tells the history of this gem and the lost art of the “River Driver”. We also catch up with the next few adventures Bill is going on and Peter Smith dropped off a present for Bill after our sasquatch episodes.Check out the article Bill wrote: https://www.timminstoday.com/column/back-roads-bill/back-roads-bill-new-find-on-the-back-roads-9216121 Follow Bill on Facebook

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46:05

On the Hunt for Sasquatches in Ontario: Part 2

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2024/08/07

On part 2 Peter rejoins the show with his partner Christine as they continue the conversation from last week. Christine shares her personal experience that made her a believer in sasquatches.Peter and Christine discuss how sasquatches brought them together and when they can share some of the evidence they have collected over the years.If you missed part 1 you can check it out here: https://www.northbayecho.ca/on-the-hunt-for-sasquatches-in-ontario-part-1/ Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram:

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32:49

On the Hunt for Sasquatches in Ontario: Part 1

The Backroads Bill Podcast ·

2024/07/31

Just like aliens and conspiracy theories, tales about sasquatches have been passed down over generations by cultures all over North America. We sat down with Peter Smith who runs the group Ontario Sasquatch for a two-part series where he dives into some of the evidence his team has gathered, as well as his personal experience with sasquatch. Next week on part 2, Peter will be joined by his partner Christine to delve even deeper into the legend of sasquatch.Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram:

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34:49

The Canadian Canoe Museum Grand Opening

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2024/07/24

Bill and Ben are joined by familiar guest Brian Emblin to discuss the recent grand opening of the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough ON. They each rate their visit and talk about their favourite exhibits including some that are tied guests that have been on the podcast. They also talk about their hope for future exhibits and what they would like to see on their next visit.Check out the podcast episodes that were mentioned in this episode:Timiskaming canoe tragedy:

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34:16

The First Person to Cycle Antarctica

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2024/07/17

Maria Leijerstam joins the Backroads Bill podcast tomorrow morning to talk about her setting a world record as the first person to cycle to the South Pole from the edge of Antarctica.The almost 650-km trek took just over 10 days and saw Maria go through treacherous conditions to achieve her goal. She talks about the preparation required, including having to learn how to use a trike and the challenges it created compared to her trusty bicycle.You can find her book and documentary on her website:

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29:12

Who Needs a Lake When You Have a Swimming Pool?

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2024/07/10

Longtime adventure buddy Brian Emblem joins the show in studio to chat about a recent adventure he went on with Bill and prior podcast guest Jason Ingram. The trio found an empty concrete swimming pool on an island in Raven Lake.It is a story that involves the depths a husband will go for his wife, some ingenious engineering, and not having the rights to the land in the first place.You can find the original article

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26:09

The Abitibi Canyon: A Sudden Rise and Crash

The Backroads Bill Podcast ·

2024/07/03

Bob Hunter who is more commonly known as “Abitibi Bob” joins the podcast to chat about his time growing up in Abitibi Canyon.Bob goes into growing up in an isolated environment with few of the amenities that kids his age would have access to. Bill and Bob also discuss the reason the Abitibi Canyon blew up in popularity but within a decade found itself with barely anyone still living there. Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on Twitter: @steertonorthONTTo explore more North

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30:25

Local man shares his Sasquatch story

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2024/06/26

Ken Dokis joins the podcast to share his sighting of Sabe, the Anishinaabemowin language word for Sasquatch and Big Foot.For Ken, a member of Nipissing First Nation, it was a deep, personal experience that he hasn’t been able to fully share until recently because he was a Indigenous chief of police at the time.Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on Twitter: @steertonorthONTTo explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to

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