In case you’re wondering … North Bay council’s Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee is meeting this Thursday at 12 noon in the Mayor’s 5th Floor Boardroom.
Agenda items include a planning update and special presentations by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit about its Sharps Discards program and the North Bay Police Service regarding its Community Engagement Unit.
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Top Shelf
- ‘Where’s the BEEF?” It’s on the Finch Family Farm!
- Cycling from the edge of Antarctica into the record book
Today’s Eye Candy
The Lakeshore Drive overpass banner project is turning heads with a collection of impressive artwork. There are 14 banners created by local artists, with individual social media posts on the city’s social media platforms highlighting them. See the city’s Facebook page and its website feature story for more details.
Been a while
since North Bay
had a livestock farm
For today’s 2NBWL podcast, host Lisa Boivin, producer Ben Sargent and content director Dave Dale went on a field trip to the Finch Family Farm’s N7 Cattle Company just inside the North Bay city limits. The trio gathered in Redbridge on Lennox Road to chat with the owner, TJ and Nancy Finch.
Before going on a short tour of the 200-acre farm and mixing in with the livestock, Lisa learns about how they raise and treat their animals…and how that translates into better quality meat. They also share their journey from Alberta to North Bay as Terry returns to his North Bay roots while explaining important parts of farming Black Angus beef, as well as differences between Ontario and Alberta.
In related news breaking this afternoon, Leon’s North Bay announced the Country Tunes & N7 Cattle Company BBQ Fundraiser Aug. 8-9 in support of the Nipissing Country Music Association. Attendees can taste the naturally-raised, hormone and antibiotic-free N7 burgers for a $7 donation, with proceeds helping the NCMA revive the Country Open Singing Contest in 2025. Follow Leon’s North Bay social media for more information, freezer deals, draws and updates.
First person
to cycle to the
South Pole from
edge of Antarctica
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: https://www.marialeijerstam.com/
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Today’s Zen Suggestion: The difference between an ‘elder’ and being ‘elderly’ can be calculated by subtracting the time they speak from the time they listen.
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To North Bay With Love:
A recent ‘Open House’ information session about PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in North Bay left some attendees with more questions than answers. The event, which attracted several hundred people, was co-hosted by the Department of National Defence and the City of North Bay at Memorial Gardens on June 20.
Liza Vandermeer and Carol Hansman, who are part of the Trout Lake Conservation Association, joined Lisa to talk about the open house.
Watch the city’s YouTube video of the Open House June 20 HERE.
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Brennain Lloyd, of Northwatch, joins the Echo Essentials podcast to poke holes in nuclear waste storage decisions and the so-called strategy being used at power generation sites, adding that much of it could travel through North Bay via truck convoys for half a century.
Before the discussion, co-hosts Scott Clark asks Dave Dale why they are doing so many podcasts about the environment when they could be drilling into why City Hall windows don’t match.
Coming up this Thursday, Shane Moyer, of the Homeless Advocates Association shares his own journey of addiction, criminality, street life, recovery and why he works to help support others.
Shane suggests there are better options for treatment and transition for those who fall between the cracks and then have to overcome the policies that hinder their improvement. The show drops next week.
Listen to the Full ShowBackroads Bill:
Longtime adventure buddy Brian Emblem joins the show to chat about a recent adventure he went on with Bill and Jason Ingram, a previous podcast guest. The trio found an empty concrete swimming pool on an island in Raven Lake and there’s quite a tale to tell.
The story 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.
If you want a head start on the podcast, you can find the original article HERE.
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The Northern Ontario Mining Showcase Podcast was created for the Echo Community Podcast Network in partnership with Story Studio Network and Clark Communications.
Northern Ontario plays an extensive role in the international mining community. In this limited series we’ll hear from the influential voices, partners and leaders who are driving innovation, research and development, creating new market opportunities and new ways of doing business in the mining industry.
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In episode 52, Richard speaks to digital technology specialist Scott Murphy who focuses on creative thinking, digital marketing, problem solving and business development.
Scott concentrates on the need to be obsessed with your customers and how to build solutions to help them live better lives. Once we understand this process, you will be able to communicate the benefits of your products and services with your customers, colleagues and investors to share your vision. He offers in-person workshops in Ontario while providing virtual options for organizations worldwide.
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Chelsea Blair’s tri-sport endeavour has raised over $3,000 for the Amelia Rising Sexual Violence Support Centre. See the YourTV report promo HERE.
YourTV North Bay will be airing half-hour segments of the Echo Essentials Podcast on Mondays at 7 p.m.
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Painting Antelope Canyon | Landscape Oil Painting Tutorial + Timelapse with Marianne Vander Dussen’s in this week’s featured tutorial.
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For the Full SetWingspan Entrepreneurs:
Wingspan Entrepreneurs by Joel Arndt is all about financial issues and provides the inspiration and information to lift your business to the next stratosphere. Check out the audio-only show on our website network page or follow on Spotify.
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The latest Goalie Resiliency Podcast features local product Nate McDonald, who talks about his NCAA hockey experience, winning the NOJHL title with the Powassan Voodoos and his new career as a goalie coach, which includes working with the North Bay Battalion.
Events Echo
Tuesday, July 16
- Jess Roveda at the Kiwanis Bandshell as part of the Arts and Culture Nights | 7 p.m. | Free
Wednesday, July 17
- John Macdonald, Peter Cliche, Danny Colomby, and Rob Joanisse at the Kiwanis Bandshell as part of the Summer Concert Series | 7 p.m. | Free
Thursday, July 18
- Shake the Lake Ribfest kicks off with Zach Mason at the Waterfront | 7 p.m. | $20 weekend wristband
- John Macdonald at Lou Dawgs | 8 p.m. | $3 cover added to bill
Friday, July 19
- The Unknown at the Fraser Tavern | 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. | $5 cover
- Shake the Lake Ribfest at the Waterfront | 7 p.m. | $20 weekend wristband
(For more events further out on the calendar, check Tourism North Bay’s comprehensive events listing guide. On Facebook, check out Creative Industries North Bay.)
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