Echo Essentials Podcast

Tripped! Is a new board game coming out this year that sees players travel around North America plus points offshore to complete objectives. Tripped! creator Eric Boutilier and Quinn & Sherry President Mark Sherry join the show to highlight their new creation, explain how to play and offer strategy tips. Mark is the co-creator of the Game of Things! and has used his expertise to help Eric re-d...

Dr. Sachiko Nagasawa, of Bay Psychology, joins Echo Essentials co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale to talk about the various aspects of suicide, from 'survivor's guilt' to trends, contributing causes and strategies that help people manage their emotional health. The podcast was motivated by recent community losses and precedes the Chat4Chad gala fundraiser Saturday, May 25. Referenced in the discus...

Gisele Hebert, Executive Director of the Children’s Aid Society of Nipissing and Parry Sound, joins the Echo Essentials podcast to talk about the Elmwood Community Hub. She also speaks about her nearing retirement and reflecting on the evolution of CAS during her 39-year career. Scott and Dave also talk about his recent trip to Toronto and dealing with Scott’s truck being stolen.  0:00 Stolen Car...

It’s CMHA’s Mental Health Week and alongside the Kindness North Project we brought on Nipissing University Professor Dr Steven Arnocky.   Dr Anocky speaks about the differences between altruistic and selfish behaviour in relation to acts of kindness. He also discusses a study he conducted that was picked up on a national level To learn more about the Kindness North Project visit: kindnessnorth.ca ...

Mayor Peter Chirico talked with Echo’s Uphar Singh at his office about the future of the city’s growth. Uphar, who is an international student, asks the mayor how North Bay is integrating students into the workforce and their impact on our economy. Dave and Scott also discuss the current water levels in the area, and do you need a midwife or is it better to just use the hospital. 0:00 Water Levels...

Afghanistan war hero Jess Larochelle died last fall without the Canadian Victoria Cross being awarded him, as many in the military and veterans believe. Now there's a movement to have his mother, Anna Larochelle, designated by Canadian Legions as the national Silver Cross Mother. Retired Captain Mike Harrison and Andrew Larochelle, brother to Jess, join Echo Essential podcast co-hosts Scott Clark...

Brian Callahan, a descendant of the Dionne family, joins the show to discuss the phenomenon that was the Dionne Quintuplets. Brian, who recently stepped down from the Quints Museum board, shares his perspective of how the exploitation of the quintuplets for financial gain affected the family (there were 14 children in all). He also reveals some hard truths as we approach the 90th anniversary of th...

North Bay resident John Best joins the show to talk about the PFAS levels in our water. He used to sell eggs he locally produced until he was told to stop due to the levels of PFAS found in them.   Scott also opens the show confronting Dave about how he treated him on last week’s episode and brings the receipts, and while Dave offers a 'sorry you feel that' apology, he also turns the tables a bit....

Local historian Nestor Prisco joins the show to talk about a recent book he wrote called “Crown Attorney: Arthur George Browning”. The biography highlights North Bay’s first resident lawyer and his influence and work to build the community of North Bay. Scott and Dave also discuss the recent downtown fire and the realities of owning a building as a business owner. Intro 0:00 North Bay’s first lawy...

The RCAF’s 100th anniversary is this morning, April 1, and Echo Community Podcast Network is proud to present a special North Bay Echo Essentials episode featuring 22 Wing Commander Col. Richard Jolette and CWO Didier Pignatel. Host Scott Clark, a former 22 Wing Honorary Colonel 2013-2016, and guests cover the importance and history of the Royal Canadian Air Force, one of the oldest in the world....

Former City Councillor Dave Mendicino joins Scott and Dave to talk about the upcoming 100th anniversary for North Bay. They talk about what the 100th anni versary means to each of them and the city as a whole and reminisce about some of their favourite memories.   Intro 0:00 North Bay’s 100th anniversary 16:10 Who should come back to celebrate? 35:10 Outro 59:30 Explore more North Bay podcasts and...

Local BayToday reporter Stu Campaigne joins Scott and Dave to talk about his recent articles he wrote about North Star Studios shutting down operations. They also discuss the importance of proper local journalism in our community to hold people accountable and make sure the citizens know what is happening in their city.   Intro 0:00 Stu talks local journalism 5:30 Promises that aren’t kept 28:40 O...

Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield joins Scott and Dave to talk about the budget process the city is going through this year. She explains why they need tax increase and where that money goes. Scott suggests that the Summer in the Park Festival was actually a great bang for the public buck after Maggie says the Summer Concert series, Bay Block Party and Capitol Centre’s Blues Festival is good for now....

Beverly Hillier, Manager, Planning & Building Services at the City of North Bay, joins the show to discuss the city’s viewpoint on developing lots in the Trout Lake watershed. The interview follows Echo Essential's podcast with Liza Vandermeer, of the Trout Lake Conservation Association, two weeks ago. Dave and Scott also recorded some banter at the North Bay Home and Garden Expo in the Echo p...

The Anishinabek Nation held the 8th Annual Lands and Resources Forum: Kina-Gego-Naabadosin—Everything is Connected, in North Bay recently. Dave, a former editor for the Anishinabek Nation 1993-2000, interviewed Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe and Northern Superior Region Deputy Grand Council Chief Melvin Hardy. Scott, meanwhile, sat down with Jason Laronde, the Director of Land and Resources . Th...

Liza Vandermeer, a member of the Trout Lake Conservation Association, joins Scott and Dave to talk about what developing housing on Trout Lake would mean for our city and the dangers involved. Dave and Scott also talk about a previous Dave did on Small Town Times where he talked to local councillors Sara Inch and Jamie Lowery. Is Council going to change next election? 2:40 Does Anthony Rota deserv...

Don Curry, a local Immigration Consultant, joins Scott and Dave to talk about immigration to Canada and North Bay. He debunks some myths about immigration and also why it’s important for the economy. Dave and Scott also pose the question “is there a problem with how many international students have come over to study in Canada?” Dave and Scott talk about international students 2:40 Don Curry joins...

Shawn Flindall joins Scott and Dave to talk about some of the best snowmobile trails in the North Bay area and the impact mild winters have had on local snowmobilers. Dave and Scott also discuss the latest news around City Hall including a joke during a council meeting that may or may not have landed! Dave and Scott talk about the latest from city council 2:50 Shawn gives his 3 best day trips 10:2...

The Echo Essentials Podcast ties together all the elements of the North Bay Echo Community Podcast Network, hosted by Essentials newsletter editor Dave Dale and Echo's principal partner Scott Clark. Guests on the weekly show will reflect the challenges and issues facing North Bay while Scott and Dave discuss the topics and podcasts featured in the newsletter ... as well as upcoming projects. Refer...