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  • Why Sweetman’s Garden is so Important to our Community

    Why Sweetman’s Garden is so Important to our Community
    Nov 26 2024
    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 1:40
    • Liza and Carol join to talk about Sweetman’s 11:40
    • Favourite memories of the garden 22:30

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    Production Credits:
    • Host: Lisa Boivin
    • Producer: Ben Sargent
    • Content Director: Dave Dale
    • Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications

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    31 min
  • North Bay’s Outdoor Winter Market Marks the Beginning of the Christmas Season

    North Bay’s Outdoor Winter Market Marks the Beginning of the Christmas Season
    Nov 19 2024
    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 2:00
    • Checking out some local vendors 8:00
    • The market is a unique experience 28:00


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    Production Credits:
    • Host: Lisa Boivin
    • Producer: Ben Sargent
    • Content Director: Dave Dale
    • Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications

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    40 min
  • Celebrating 100 Years of The Royal Canadian Air Force

    Celebrating 100 Years of The Royal Canadian Air Force
    Nov 12 2024
    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 ba    nd 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 2:00
    • Chip’s background in the military 5:00
    • Celebrating the history of the RCAF 19:00


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    Production Credits:
    • Host: Lisa Boivin
    • Producer: Ben Sargent
    • Content Director: Dave Dale
    • Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications

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    25 min
  • Taking a Trip to the Humane Society

    Taking a Trip to the Humane Society
    Nov 5 2024
    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 2:00
    • Winston story 4:30
    • Humane Society 12:00


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    Production Credits:
    • Host: Lisa Boivin
    • Producer: Ben Sargent
    • Content Director: Dave Dale
    • Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications

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    31 min
  • Quiz Game: How Well Do You Know North Bay?

    Quiz Game: How Well Do You Know North Bay?
    Oct 29 2024
    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 2:00
    • Questions 5 - 9 15:00
    • Questions 10-14 27:00
    • Lisa’s final score 36:00


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    Production Credits:
    • Host: Lisa Boivin
    • Producer: Ben Sargent
    • Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications

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    39 min
  • Lisa’s Emergency Room Visit; Meat Filled Stuffing and What’s Coming up this Year for The Gateway Theatre Guild

    Lisa’s Emergency Room Visit; Meat Filled Stuffing and What’s Coming up this Year for The Gateway Theatre Guild
    Oct 22 2024
    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 2 p.m. See the poster under the Echo Events directory for ticket information.

    In the pre-interview banter, Lisa and producer Ben Sargent chat about their Thanksgiving experiences and Lisa tries to convince us that meat belongs in stuffing.

    Check out the Gateway Theater Guild website here: https://www.gatewaytheatreguild.ca/
    • Does meat belong in stuffing? 2:30
    • Johanna joins to talk about the Guild’s upcoming shows 11:30
    • Lisa’s Emergency Room Visit 31:00


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    Production Credits:
    • Host: Lisa Boivin
    • Producer: Ben Sargent
    • Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications

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    41 min
  • A Different Perspective on Homelessness in North Bay

    A Different Perspective on Homelessness in North Bay
    Oct 15 2024
    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 2:30
    • The Sherbrooke encampment 17:30
    • How people can help with Hearts and Hands 37:05


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    Production Credits:
    • Host: Lisa Boivin
    • Producer: Ben Sargent
    • Content Director: Dave Dale
    • Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications

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    48 min
  • The Cadets Offer a Great Path for Today’s Youth

    The Cadets Offer a Great Path for Today’s Youth
    Oct 8 2024
    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? 2:50
    • The future events for the cadets 11:29
    • The cadets have made Josh gain valuable skills 18:30


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    Production Credits:
    • Host: Lisa Boivin
    • Producer: Ben Sargent
    • Content Director: Dave Dale
    • Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications

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    29 min