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: @NorthBayEcho Production Credits: Host: Lisa Boivin Producer: Ben Sargent Content Specialist: Dave Dale Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications Don't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!
Episodes
Meet Fatema Dhoondia — a four-time world amateur powerlifting champion, single mom, and absolute force of nature. Originally from Mumbai, Fatema moved to North Bay in 2022 and brought with her something fierce: unmatched resilience.
In this episode, we talk about how she went from 77lbs and struggling to find herself, to squatting over 313 lbs, coaching clients around the world, and raising a son who's her biggest fan. It’s about mo...
In this episode, we talk about how she went from 77lbs and struggling to find herself, to squatting over 313 lbs, coaching clients around the world, and raising a son who's her biggest fan. It’s about mo...
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April 29, 2025 • 40 mins
Author, editor, gardener, and all-around creative force — Erin Alladin joins us to talk about her newest book "Wait Like a Seed", the beauty of permaculture, how children's literature can shape a better future, and why giving kids a connection to nature is more important than ever.
From food forests and butterflies to book publishing and the magic of slowing down, Erin shares how she plants seeds — literally and metaphorically — in ...
From food forests and butterflies to book publishing and the magic of slowing down, Erin shares how she plants seeds — literally and metaphorically — in ...
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April 22, 2025 • 37 mins
They build robots, win competitions, and sing karaoke on the bus home. Meet 1305, North Bay’s FIRST Robotics Team — a community-based powerhouse that's teaching students way more than how to wire a circuit board.
In this episode, we chat with Matthew, Kyla, and James about engineering, leadership, teamwork, and what it's like to compete (and win!) at the provincial level. From building "Monsoon" to launching 120 lb bots at high spee...
In this episode, we chat with Matthew, Kyla, and James about engineering, leadership, teamwork, and what it's like to compete (and win!) at the provincial level. From building "Monsoon" to launching 120 lb bots at high spee...
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April 15, 2025 • 46 mins
Jamie Carruthers is the kind of teacher every student remembers. But outside the classroom at Chippewa Secondary School, he’s quietly built a second life as a potter, painter, concert promoter, and all-around community champion.
From watercolor greeting cards to East Coast fiddlers, from charcuterie boards to charity fundraisers — Jamie’s creative spirit knows no bounds.
In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, we talk about his u...
From watercolor greeting cards to East Coast fiddlers, from charcuterie boards to charity fundraisers — Jamie’s creative spirit knows no bounds.
In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, we talk about his u...
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April 8, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode of To North Bay With Love, we talk with Justin Robinson, founder of Honeycomb Promotions, about how he's breathing new life into North Bay’s underground music scene. From booking huge guests within the metal community and also giving a place for local bands to thrive.
We dive into his journey as a musician and how he turned into a music promoter and the long running history of North Bay's metal scene
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We dive into his journey as a musician and how he turned into a music promoter and the long running history of North Bay's metal scene
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April 1, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Allister Thompson—musician, publisher, editor, and the author of Birch and Jay—a novel set 100 years in the future after climate collapse has reshaped the world.
We talk about the power of climate fiction, the gritty realities of getting published in Canada, and how Northern Ontario continues to influence his work.
Whether you’re a writer, reader, or just curious about the future, this conversation i...
We talk about the power of climate fiction, the gritty realities of getting published in Canada, and how Northern Ontario continues to influence his work.
Whether you’re a writer, reader, or just curious about the future, this conversation i...
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In this inspiring episode of To North Bay With Love, we sit down with Jack Lockhart, an accomplished artist, and educator.
Jack reflects on his creative journey, his belief that everyone can be an artist, and why art is a lifelong pursuit—not a profession.
Whether you're a painter, a dreamer, or someone who hasn’t picked up a brush since kindergarten, this episode will change how you think about creativity.
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Jack reflects on his creative journey, his belief that everyone can be an artist, and why art is a lifelong pursuit—not a profession.
Whether you're a painter, a dreamer, or someone who hasn’t picked up a brush since kindergarten, this episode will change how you think about creativity.
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March 18, 2025 • 62 mins
Elisa Butoyi’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born in Rwanda, he came to Canada as a refugee, facing the challenges of starting over in a new country. Now, he’s a community leader in North Bay, working to build connections, empower others, and break down barriers.
In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Elisa shares:
✅ His journey from Rwanda to Canada – The struggles, triumphs, and everything in between
✅ The challenges of...
In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Elisa shares:
✅ His journey from Rwanda to Canada – The struggles, triumphs, and everything in between
✅ The challenges of...
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March 11, 2025 • 30 mins
❄️ Ice fishing, first-time experiences & a deep dive into Indian culture – all from an ice hut on Lake Nipissing!
In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Lisa takes us inside an ice fishing hut for an unforgettable conversation with Uphar, who is experiencing ice fishing for the first time! 🏕️🎣 🌍
What’s in this episode?
✔️ First-time ice fishing on Lake Nipissing – The struggle is real when your minnow keeps getting stuck!
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In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Lisa takes us inside an ice fishing hut for an unforgettable conversation with Uphar, who is experiencing ice fishing for the first time! 🏕️🎣 🌍
What’s in this episode?
✔️ First-time ice fishing on Lake Nipissing – The struggle is real when your minnow keeps getting stuck!
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March 4, 2025 • 32 mins
This week we went on a roadtrip to Clayverly’s Pottery Studio to chat with the owner Zoe Caverly about all things pottery!
Lisa takes a crack at some basic pottery skills and Zoe takes us through the pottery process from a lump of clay to a beautiful piece of art.
Check out Clayverly’s here: https://www.clayverlys.com/
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Lisa takes a crack at some basic pottery skills and Zoe takes us through the pottery process from a lump of clay to a beautiful piece of art.
Check out Clayverly’s here: https://www.clayverlys.com/
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February 25, 2025 • 31 mins
This past weekend was the 2025 Home and Garden Expo and Echo was there all weekend. On Saturday Lisa chatted with attendees at the show to talk all things North Bay!
She also met a couple of furry friends and checked out the Pet Expo that was also being held including some fun agility courses for dogs to try out!
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Stay connected with Echo on soc...
She also met a couple of furry friends and checked out the Pet Expo that was also being held including some fun agility courses for dogs to try out!
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February 18, 2025 • 42 mins
Planet Youth is an initiative that originated in Iceland and has become a world wide movement including here in North Bay. Their mission is to reduce substance abuse in youths and Alyssa Bedard and Julie Cull join the show from Planet Youth Nipissing.
Julie and Alyssa talk about the causes of youth substance abuse and how they are trying to help to reduce the number of cases in our community.
Julie and Alyssa talk about the causes of youth substance abuse and how they are trying to help to reduce the number of cases in our community.
- Reducing substance abuse in youths 6:...
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February 11, 2025 • 44 mins
Buster’s Page got its start back in late 2013 by Tracey Truchon after using social media to try to find her missing dog Buster. It then blossomed into a passion project to find lost pets and reunite them with their owners
Tracey is also joined by Tracy Richardson-Sloan who also helps out with Buster’s page and together with Lisa they share their story and how they are making a huge impact on our community.
Tracey is also joined by Tracy Richardson-Sloan who also helps out with Buster’s page and together with Lisa they share their story and how they are making a huge impact on our community.
- Buster’s Page’s Beginni...
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February 4, 2025 • 37 mins
Jocelyn Bell spent 25 years as a teacher at Widdifield and she joins the show to reminisce on what made the school and the art program so special.
She talks about her personal theater journey and shares her perspective on the importance of summer programs for teenagers.
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She talks about her personal theater journey and shares her perspective on the importance of summer programs for teenagers.
- Jocelyn's journey 3:00
- Widdifield 10:30
- Dreamcoat involvement 17:05
- Importance of summer programs 26:30
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January 28, 2025 • 46 mins
Imagine riding a horse at the speed of a car in front of hundreds of people while also deftly turning to complete a pre set course. That’s exactly what our guest Diana Manella does for fun and she is in to talk about barrel racing and her experiences alongside her horse Rain.
Diana chats about her passion of horses and barrel racing as well as her journey to be an entrepreneur opening up her business The Decal Shop Canada.
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Diana chats about her passion of horses and barrel racing as well as her journey to be an entrepreneur opening up her business The Decal Shop Canada.
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January 21, 2025 • 38 mins
Brenda Soucy is the lady you will see when you go to the farmer’s market to buy her homemade soups under her business name EuroClaire French Fusion.
Before she sold soups she worked for Bombardier and traveled the world including trips to the UK and to Morocco. She shares her story of her adventures moving across Canada and eventually settling into North Bay and how her soup business started.
Before she sold soups she worked for Bombardier and traveled the world including trips to the UK and to Morocco. She shares her story of her adventures moving across Canada and eventually settling into North Bay and how her soup business started.
- Brenda’s time with Bombardier 2:38
- Liv...
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January 14, 2025 • 35 mins
Geoff Richardson and his wife Tracy Richardson-Sloan have been silently doing work in our community in a number of different organizations including the Santa Fund.
They chat with Lisa about their community impact, Tracy’s crazy costume collection and Sal makes a surprise appearance after her debut last week on the podcast.
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They chat with Lisa about their community impact, Tracy’s crazy costume collection and Sal makes a surprise appearance after her debut last week on the podcast.
- Santa Fund 2:48
- The DIA 15:30
- Tracy’s costume collection 22:00
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January 7, 2025 • 27 mins
Lisa has told many stories about her mom Sal on the podcast and she finally agreed to come on to the podcast to share some of her life story.
She talks about how she ended up in North Bay thanks to a premonition and shares some of her favourite spots in the city.
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She talks about how she ended up in North Bay thanks to a premonition and shares some of her favourite spots in the city.
- Sal’s journey to North Bay 2:08
- Learning new things in North Bay 8:32
- Sal’s crazy journey abroad 20:17
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December 31, 2024 • 32 mins
As 2025 approaches Yvonne Morin recently self published her new book “Jay Saves the Bay” as a tribute to North Bay for it’s 100th anniversary.
Yvonne wanted to create a fun children’s book that is an ode to the city and all proceeds go right to the North Bay Public Library
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Yvonne wanted to create a fun children’s book that is an ode to the city and all proceeds go right to the North Bay Public Library
- Challenges of self publishing 2:40
- North Bay staples featured in the book 8:32
- A look into the illustrations 20:30
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December 24, 2024 • 34 mins
Kevin Hoffman for decades has been quietly creating art both professionally and personally and he joins Lisa to talk about his time in the art world.
He also spent time in a touring band after falling in love with the guitar and has been featured in a number of movies that were shot in North Bay!
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He also spent time in a touring band after falling in love with the guitar and has been featured in a number of movies that were shot in North Bay!
- Kevin’s art journey 2:15
- His Father’s influence 14:56
- Favourite art form 23:29
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