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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, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Specialist: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Ne
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- 1 weeks ago33 min
Lost in the Malaysian Jungle With Mr. Hetherington
On this episode of To North Bay With Love, Kate sits down with John Hetherington, her former history teacher at West Ferris. The two look back on the many memories including a school trip to Malaysia where they got lost in the jungle.John shares how became a teacher in North Bay including the chance meeting with Bob Surtees that set him on the path to Nipissing University.He also talks about how his summer travels and battlefield tours with students grew into his work today, leading tours in Europe for adults.0:00 Intro2:12 John's Journey to Teaching14:50 Inside Mr. Hetherington’s Classroom22:38 Lost in the Malaysian Jungle26:20 Leading Battlefield Tours Today
- 3 weeks ago36 min
What It Really Means to Be a Foster Parent
In this episode of To North Bay With Love, we mark Foster Family Appreciation Week by sitting down with local foster parent Alicia Freeman to talk about what foster parenting really looks like.Alicia shares her experience of welcoming children into her home, the emotional challenges that come with fostering, and why getting attached is not something to fear.She also explains the importance of supporting biological families, helping children stay connected to their communities, and working toward reunification whenever possible.If you are interested in fostering in the Nipissing & Parry Sound area, you can find more information here: https://www.parnipcas.org/0:00 Intro5:58 Getting Attached in Foster Care12:08 The Challenges of Fostering17:59 Support for Foster Families9:00 How You Can Get Involved
- Oct 6, 202634 min
Who Is natty_for_now? Meet North Bay’s Viral Basketball Star
In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Kate sits down with John, better known online as natty _for_now, the local creator who has become a familiar face around North Bay with a basketball in hand and a balance board nearby.John shares how picking up a basketball again after decades away from the game turned into a new fitness routine, a creative outlet, and an unexpected social media following.He talks about finding an audience on TikTok, being recognized around the city, connecting with younger fans, and why he isn’t afraid to show the misses along with the makes.00:00 Meet natty_for_now04:47 How Basketball Changed Everything12:27 The Balance Board Routine18:00 The Story Behind the Name29:35 A Love Letter to North Bay
- Sep 15, 202632 min
Board Games, D&D & More: Inside North Bay Games and Hobbies
In this episode of To North Bay With Love, David and Azu from North Bay Games and Hobbies join the conversation to talk about the store, the local gaming community, and why board games and tabletop gaming continue to grow in popularity.They share the history of the shop, how gaming has changed over the years, and why games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, Catan, and trading card games continue to bring people together.0:00 Intro4:49 Why Board Games Are Growing11:23 Game Nights & In-Store Play16:00 The Return of Dungeons & Dragons27:02 Building an Inclusive Gaming Community
- Sep 1, 202641 min
How a Conductor Brings an Orchestra to Life
In this episode of To North Bay With Love, North Bay Symphony Orchestra conductor Josh Wood shares his journey into music and gives a behind the scenes look at what it really takes to lead an orchestra.Josh breaks down what a conductor is actually doing on stage, from keeping time and cueing musicians to shaping the volume, tempo, style, and overall interpretation of a piece.He also talks about the preparation that happens before a performance and why no two performances are ever exactly the same.0:00 Intro8:47 What Does a Conductor Do?17:42 How Conductors Shape the Music25:31 Inside the New Symphony Season
- Aug 18, 202632 min
The Voice of North Bay Country: Kevin Oschefski on Radio, Family & Community
In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Kevin Oschefski shares the story behind his journey in radio, his connection to North Bay, and the experiences that have shaped him both on and off the air.Kevin talks about how a love of music led him into broadcasting, the unexpected path that eventually put him behind the microphone, and the community work that has become one of the most meaningful parts of his career.He also opens up about his family’s experience with breast cancer, the lessons that came from supporting his wife through treatment, and the emotional inspiration behind his walks from Sudbury to North Bay.0:00 Intro5:43 Kevin’s Radio Journey12:54 Family, Cancer & Country Music20:48 Walking From Sudbury to North Bay29:39 Why North Bay Feels Like Home
- Aug 4, 202633 min
Have You Ever Thought, "I Can't Be the Only One"?
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I can't be the only one"?In this episode of To North Bay With Love, local author Chantal Degagne shares the inspiration behind her book "I Can't Be the Only One Who..."After losing both of her parents just weeks apart, Chantal discovered that the feelings, quirks, habits, and experiences we often think make us different are actually what connect us.She explains how conversations with strangers and loved ones turned into a collection of stories that remind us we're never as alone as we think.0:00 Intro5:22 The Personal Story That Inspired the Book11:04 Finding Connection Through Shared Experiences18:28 Collecting Stories From Complete Strangers23:55 The Next Book: I Can't Be the Only Parent Who
- Jul 14, 202641 min
Can a High School Reunion Bring a Community Back Together?
In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Kate sits down with Kevin Smith, chair of the West Ferris Secondary School 55th Reunion, to talk about the memories, friendships, and community connections that make a high school reunion so much more than just a weekend event.Kevin shares how the reunion came together, what attendees can expect over the three-day celebration, and why reconnecting in person matters more than ever.0:00 – Intro5:10 – Planning a Reunion for Every Generation10:13 – School Tours & A Walk Down Memory Lane20:02 – Why Reconnecting in Person Still Matters33:32 – Kevin's Favourite West Ferris MemoriesRegister here until July 14th: https://wfssreunion55.regfox.com/wfssreunion55#register
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About To North Bay With Love
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, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Specialist: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Ne
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