Τα καλύτερα Backroads podcast (2025)

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Cold Plunges Changed His Life… Could They Change Yours? 57:14

18h ago57:14

57:14

What if the secret to mental resilience, emotional healing, and physical strength was as simple as stepping into freezing water? In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with Clint Gore, who shares how cold plunges transformed his life—from overcoming trauma to finding clarity and inner strength. In This Episode, We Discuss: ✅ The Science of …

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Is an Ice Hut the Ultimate Place to Podcast About Fishing? 43:09

8d ago43:09

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Join us in this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast as we embark on a frosty adventure in Northern Ontario! We're podcasting straight from an ice hut on the serene Lake Nipissing, bringing you the authentic sounds and stories of ice fishing.Our special guest, Matt Koprash, shares his journey from the warm waters of Mexico to the icy lakes of Onta…

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Dog Sledding & Skijoring: An Adventure with Northbound Huskies 33:46

15d ago33:46

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Ever wondered what it's like to glide through the snow with a team of eager dogs leading the way? In this episode of The Backroads Bill Podcast, we dive into the world of dog sledding and skijoring with Northbound Huskies. Our guest, Kaja, shares her incredible journey from Switzerland to Northern Ontario, where she now trains dogs and their owners…

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Travelling Through Ontario with Morning North 32:37

22d ago32:37

32:37

Bill has been on CBC radio for many years talking with Markus Schwabe from Morning North about his adventures and Northern Ontario and now the tables have turned! Markus alongside Morning North producer Erik White come on the podcast to talk about their travels in Northern Ontario, Markus getting to see a hill for the first time after growing up in…

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Bringing the Healing Properties of Nature to People with Disabilities 48:14

29d ago48:14

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Kari Krogh is a co-founder of the Eco Wisdom Preserve and her mission is to use nature to help people heal through illness and their disabilities. Kari opens up about her personal disability and how using forest bathing and other techniques helped her manage it where traditional medicine was failing. She also talks about the medical studies she has…

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The Outdoors is a Videographer’s Playground 47:22

1M ago47:22

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This week Bill and Ben are joined by two social media and youtube content creators who focus on making fun and entertaining videos based on their love of the outdoors. Careena Alexis (found on youtube and social media @careenaalexis) and Jeff Mcgirr (found on youtube under Lucrestyle ) talk about their passion for creating outdoor video content. Th…

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Waubgeshig Rice: My Life as an Outsider 44:49

1M ago44:49

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An award winning author, long time radio personality and podcast host Waubgeshig Rice joins the podcast. He chats about his latest novels Moon of the Crusted Snow and Moon of the Turning Leaves and bringing traditional Ojibwe language into a mainstream medium. Waub also talks about his upcoming projects including how he is using his experiences gro…

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The Ring of Fire: Why it's so Important to Canada's Economic Growth 48:00

2M ago48:00

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The Ring of Fire has been over 15 years in the making but still the conversations go on between the Canadian Government and the Indigenous communities involved. Now Doug Ford has brought up the importance of this potential mine as a potential key investment after Trump’s inauguration and talk of tariffs with Canada. Stan Sudol, a long time mining j…

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Why the La Vase is so Important for Northern Ontario 49:53

2M ago49:53

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Many in North Bay know Chris Mayne for his role as a city councillor but he has a major passion for canoeing. He has been part of the team that has revitalized the La Vase portages in our area. He joins Bill and Ben to talk about the importance of the La Vase as well as the ongoing efforts to bring it back to its former glory. He also talks about h…

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Roy MacGregor’s Take on the Outdoors, Canadian Politics and The World Juniors 40:26

2M ago40:26

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Roy MacGregor has had a long career in print media working for Macleans and The Globe and Mail. He also is a best selling author of multiple outdoors books and the kids book series The Screech Owls. Roy shares his thoughts on his career in journalism, his love of the outdoors and also gives his opinion on the current state of Canadian politics. Fol…

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Ian Tamblyn a Canadian Folk Music Icon 43:23

2M ago43:23

43:23

Ian Tamblyn had the chance to make it big in the music scene but decided to turn down the chance when it meant changing the lyrics and topics from Canadian stories to something a little more commercial. Ian joins the show to talk about his career that has spanned over 40 albums, how the music industry has changed from an analog world to digital, an…

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In Search of the Perfect Sweat 48:35

3M ago48:35

48:35

Mikkel Aaland authored the 1978 novel “Sweat” about the history of the sauna. He has a series releasing on Amazon called “Perfect Sweat” where he retraces his steps from the past 45 years to find the perfect sweat. Mikkel joins the show to talk to Bill and Ben about his sauna journey, his appearance on David Letterman and his Sauna Aid project wher…

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The Healing Properties of Nature 1:09:52

3M ago1:09:52

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our listeners who celebrate and this week Bill and Ben brought on Reverend Ted Harrison. Ted talks about his experiences with nature as a healing property and how he uses it to help teach his faith. Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bill and on Twitter: @steertonorthONT To explore more North Bay p…

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A Window into the Jewish Community of Northern Ontario 58:10

3M ago58:10

58:10

The Fentster Gallery’s tagline is “a window into Jewish life” and has been a unique viewing experience in Toronto for over a decade. Artist Meichan Waxer and the Fentster Gallery Curator Evelyn Tauben join Bill and Ben to chat about Meichan’s exhibit “I Will Relate to You”. The exhibit is an artistic ode to the general stores that sustained a famil…

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Time to Break out the Snowshoes with Backroads Bill 44:35

3M ago44:35

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This week features no guest but instead Bill and Ben go in depth on a winter time tradition - snowshoeing. Bill talks about the history of the snowshoe, his favourite places to hike in the winter and we ask the important questions “at what point does a snowshoe become a cross country ski?” Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bill and on…

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Celebrating Christmas in the Forest at The Canadian Ecology Centre 38:29

4M ago38:29

38:29

This week Bill brings in his second in command Laura Kielpinski, the Assistant General Manager of the Ecology Centre, onto the show to talk about Christmas in the Forest. Each year sees hundreds of people come to the Canadian Ecology Centre over the course of 3 weekends. The festivities include Santa making a visit, sugar cookie decorating, campfir…

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3 Environmental Catastrophes That Changed the Landscape of Northern Ontario 45:27

4M ago45:27

45:27

In this episode Bill describes three environmental catastrophes that impacted Ontario’s landscape. The lack of consultation with both Indigenous Peoples and environmentalists allowed these projects to go through. These catastrophes helped shape policies to make sure there is accountability and to prioritize the people impacted by these changes. Fol…

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The Legacy of Canadian Folk Legend Wade Hemsworth 35:35

4M ago35:35

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Wade Hemsworth only wrote 20 songs in his career but he has been a staple in Canadian Folk music thanks to hits like “The Blackfly Song” and “The Log Driver’s Waltz”. John Pineau has been known to sit around a campfire with Bill and play songs and tell stories. He joins the show to talk about Wade Hemsworth’s impact on music and breaks out his guit…

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Looking At the Tourism Industry in Northern Ontario 1:07:05

4M ago1:07:05

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The Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association has been instrumental in the growth of tourism in Northern Ontario for just under 100 years since 1929. Laurie Marcel, who is the Executive Director of NOTO, joins Bill and Ben to talk about how NOTO helps shape legislation and the controversial spring bear hunt that got canceled in the late 90’s.…

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Northern Ontario “Rocks”: A Look Into the Geology of The Province 1:00:35

4M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Larry Dyke, Professor Emeritus and longtime member of the Geological Survey of Canada, joins the show as we explore the geology and formation of Ontario’s landscape. Larry helps answer the questions of how the rock formations in Ontario were formed, The Canadian Shield, and how climate change is going to change our province in the years and centuri…

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A Halloween Special Set in Northern Ontario 54:20

5M ago54:20

54:20

It’s the day before Halloween and we invited Chris Darton the director and creator of The Damnation to chat about his new movie! The Damnation takes place in the small largely Indigenous Canadian communities of Creek and Buffalo Mines. Since the closing of the mines a number of years ago the area is a shell of its once thriving past. The area is mo…

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Bill’s 2024/25 Winter Prediction 35:11

5M ago35:11

35:11

Backroads Bill has been predicting the winter season for many years using indigenous teachings taught by Gord Restoule.He breaks down when he thinks winter will start, when it will end, how cold it will get and how much snow we will get. We also compare his prediction to other predictions from the Weather Network and the Farmers Almanac. Follow Bil…

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The Magic of Riding the Budd Car 40:05

5M ago40:05

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Budd Cars were a popular way of travel back in the mid 1900s but one still exists in Northern Ontario and has been taking passengers from Sudbury up to White River for many years. It is one of only 2 flag stop trains in Canada. Bill recently went on this train with a few friends and he talks about his experience riding the train alongside our guest…

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Behind the Scenes of Carving Sasquatch Sam 51:23

5M ago51:23

51:23

Gerald Gunkle was tasked by Bill to carve an 8 foot 1500 pound wooden sculpture in the likeness of a sasquatch which now makes it’s home at the Ecology Centre in Mattawa. Gerald shares his process, the challenges he faced, and how they were able to transport this huge sculpture across southern Ontario to it’s newest home. Check out more of Gerald's…

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What are the Best Fall Destinations in Ontario? 51:51

6M ago51:51

51:51

It is officially fall and today Bill takes us on a road trip all around Ontario to answer the question: what are the best fall destinations? Bill also gives his winter prediction and we celebrate a milestone for the podcast! Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bill and on Twitter: @steertonorthONT To explore more North Bay podcasts and …

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Norval Morrisseau: The Battle Against Fakes and Asset Defamation - Part 2 51:05

6M ago51:05

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On part 2 we continue our conversation with Cory Dingle and go further into the implications of asset defamation. Cory talks about the AI program they designed to spot fake paintings but due to legislation can’t use it. He also looks to the future and how he hopes his team’s battle can shape Canadian art fraud laws. Missed part 1? Listen to it here…

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Norval Morrisseau: The Battle Against Fakes and Asset Defamation - Part 1 1:03:22

6M ago1:03:22

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Norval Morrisseau was a renowned painter that was coined by the French press as “Picasso of the North” after meeting Pablo Picasso. For decades his estate has tried to stop the fake paintings that have flooded the market however their hands are tied by Canadian Legislation. Cory Dingle the Executive Director of the Norval Morrisseau Estate joins th…

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The Reesor Siding Tragedy: Canada’s Bloodiest Labour Conflict 46:04

6M ago46:04

46:04

The Reesor Siding Tragedy is a somber lesson on how labour disputes can escalate in a quick and ugly. In 1963 after an escalation between farmers and union workers ended in 3 dead and 8 wounded. Charles “Andy” Beaudoin, author of the novel ‘The Reesor Siding Tragedy: Canada’s Bloodiest Labour Conflict’, spent many years working in the forestry indu…

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One of the Most Unique Museums in Ontario 40:28

7M ago40:28

40:28

West Red Lake Mining Museum is an open air installation residing on its own island. Completely volunteer run, it pays homage to the rich heritage that made Red Lake what it is today. Enid Carlson and Brian Kreviazuk, who help run the museum, join Bill and Ben in this week's Backroads Bill podcast to talk about the roots they have in the area and wh…

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Why A Town of Under 300 People is “The Place to Be” 40:47

7M ago40:47

40:47

Matachewan is home to less than 300 people however it ended up being a source of trade and mining over it’s long history. Kenny Mccollam, who grew up and currently lives in Matachewan, chatted with Bill and Ben about his family’s rich history in the area and both Bill and Kenny see Matachewan as “the place to be”. Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagra…

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Bill’s Vacation Adventure and the Spectacle of The Slate Islands 35:57

7M ago35:57

35:57

Have you ever wondered what a vacation looks like for Backroads Bill? Fresh off a 9 day excursion across western and northern Ontario, Bill goes in depth on his trip and has a new destination in his top 10 Ontario destinations. Bill and Ben also take a look at some potential upcoming guests and episodes! Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backro…

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The Hidden Gem of High Falls and the Story of the River Driver 33:06

7M ago33:06

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Bill took a recent trip north to High Falls, a majestic and large waterfall found on the backroads. Through some detective work Bill tells the history of this gem and the lost art of the “River Driver”. We also catch up with the next few adventures Bill is going on and Peter Smith dropped off a present for Bill after our sasquatch episodes. Check o…

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On the Hunt for Sasquatches in Ontario: Part 2 46:05

8M ago46:05

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On part 2 Peter rejoins the show with his partner Christine as they continue the conversation from last week. Christine shares her personal experience that made her a believer in sasquatches. Peter and Christine discuss how sasquatches brought them together and when they can share some of the evidence they have collected over the years. If you miss…

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On the Hunt for Sasquatches in Ontario: Part 1 32:49

8M ago32:49

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Just like aliens and conspiracy theories, tales about sasquatches have been passed down over generations by cultures all over North America. We sat down with Peter Smith who runs the group Ontario Sasquatch for a two-part series where he dives into some of the evidence his team has gathered, as well as his personal experience with sasquatch. Next w…

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The Canadian Canoe Museum Grand Opening 34:49

8M ago34:49

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Bill and Ben are joined by familiar guest Brian Emblin to discuss the recent grand opening of the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough ON. They each rate their visit and talk about their favourite exhibits including some that are tied guests that have been on the podcast. They also talk about their hope for future exhibits and what they would like…

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The First Person to Cycle Antarctica 34:16

8M ago34:16

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Maria Leijerstam joins the Backroads Bill podcast 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 …

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Who Needs a Lake When You Have a Swimming Pool? 29:12

8M ago29:12

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Longtime adventure buddy Brian Emblem joins the show in studio to chat about a recent adventure he went on with Bill and prior podcast guest Jason Ingram. The trio found an empty concrete swimming pool on an island in Raven Lake.It is a story that involves the depths a husband will go for his wife, some ingenious engineering, and not having the rig…

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The Abitibi Canyon: A Sudden Rise and Crash 26:09

9M ago26:09

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Bob Hunter who is more commonly known as “Abitibi Bob” joins the podcast to chat about his time growing up in Abitibi Canyon. Bob goes into growing up in an isolated environment with few of the amenities that kids his age would have access to. Bill and Bob also discuss the reason the Abitibi Canyon blew up in popularity but within a decade found it…

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Local man shares his Sasquatch story 30:25

9M ago30:25

30:25

Ken Dokis joins the podcast to share his sighting of Sabe, the Anishinaabemowin language word for Sasquatch and Big Foot. For Ken, a member of Nipissing First Nation, it was a deep, personal experience that he hasn’t been able to fully share until recently because he was a Indigenous chief of police at the time. Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram:…

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Your Next Adventure Should Take You to a Waterfall 31:01

9M ago31:01

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Mark Harris from Waterfalls of Ontario joins the show to discuss his website which includes an interactive map featuring different waterfalls found across Ontario. Mark talks about his passion for waterfalls and how his community has grown to over 40 000 people sharing their adventures on social media. Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroad…

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Post Mattawa Canoe Race Update 20:06

9M ago20:06

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Ben and Mykayla share their experience on how the Mattawa Canoe Race went over the weekend. They sit down with Bill to discuss the new records that were set and the big question of did the team that did no practice and training make it through the 64 km? Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bill and on Twitter: @steertonorthONT To explor…

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Mattawa River the Venue for Pinnacle of Canoe Racing in Ontario 34:22

10M ago34:22

34:22

The Mattawa Canoe Race has been a staple for canoe racers from all over the world. The 64 km course from Trout Lake to the Mattawa River sees racers go through portages and potentially rapids as they look to break the current 5 and a half hour race record. Brian Taylor, recently retired as the GM CAO of the Mattawa North Bay Conservation Authority,…

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The Mica Bay Incident 29:48

10M ago29:48

29:48

Mitch Case, PCMNO – Region 4 Councilor Huron-Superior Regional Metis Community, joins Bill and Ben to discuss the Mica Bay Incident of 1849.Mitch tells us about the Anishinaabeg and Metis working together to help pave the way for the 1850 Robinson-Huron Treaty. Mitch also talks about the current state of the relationship between the mining companie…

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Cobalt: The Massive Growth and Collapse of a Town 43:48

10M ago43:48

43:48

Dr. Catharine Mastin, an art curator of over 30 year and multi book author, joins the show to talk about the recent art exhibit she curated in Cobalt and the novel Cobalt:A Mining Town and the Canadian Imagination. She talks about the history of the town and the inspiration the famous “Group of Seven” painters got when visiting the town following t…

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Triking is Keeping Adventure Alive Despite Limitations 37:07

10M ago37:07

37:07

Today’s Backroads Bill podcast is a tale about resilience and innovation. Chris Miller was an avid mountain bike racer until he had a stroke 10 years ago. He was kept from his favourite pastime until discovering recumbent trikes, which have allowed him to enjoy the trails in a new way. Chris now has an accessibility trail in B.C. named after him, “…

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What is Bird Banding? 42:06

11M ago42:06

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Bruce Murphy of the Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre joins the show to talk about his work bird banding. He also speaks to the education work the Marsh does with students and what trends he has noticed lately in bird activity. You can check out find more info on the Hilliardton Marsh here: https://thehilliardtonmarsh.com/ You can lis…

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A City That Encapsulates all of Canada 36:21

11M ago36:21

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Johanna Rowe a local author and owner of J. Rowe Heritage Consulting and Soul of Superior Tours joins the show to talk all about Wawa Ontario. The trio delve into the big goose which is one of the most visited tourist attractions in North America, the Heritage Door project and the famous “Group of Seven”. You can check out Johanna’s Websites here: …

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One Man’s Journey From Canoe to Conservation 40:53

11M ago40:53

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Hap Wilson joins the show this week. Hap is an award winning author, artist, photographer and conservationist. He has created a number of guidebooks that charted different waterways in Ontario and created the company Eco Trailbuilders to help safely build trails that are enjoyed by thousands every year. Hap also worked with famous actor Pierce Bron…

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Taking a Trip Down The French River 36:42

11M ago36:42

36:42

Bill and Ben are joined by Mitch Azaria who is the Executive Producer of TVO’s latest documentary ‘Tripping the French River’. Mitch shares some behind the scenes to how they created this unique view of one of Canada’s greatest waterways. You can check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTrDkTH3WJo&ab_channel=TVOTodayDocs You can…

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Marketing Luxury: Victoria from Pelham James on Countryside Estates 55:56

11M ago55:56

55:56

In this captivating session, Sam and Neil are joined by Victoria from Pelham James, the independent family-run estate agency in Stamford, specialising in the premium property sector. Victoria enlightens us on the nuances of handling properties that command prices up to £7 million, emphasising the crucial aspect of marketing and the undeniable power…

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