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In Search of Wendell Beckwith: Northern Ontario’s Wilderness Genius
Episode 156
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, filmmaker Jim Hyder joins the conversation to share the remarkable story of Wendell Beckwith, the recl…
3 hours ago
The Cold War Bunkers Hidden Across Northern Ontario
Episode 155
In this episode of The Backroads Bill Podcast, amateur historian and author Paul Ozorak joins the conversation to explore the Cold War bunkers, fallo…
1 week ago
What Stories Are Hidden Inside The Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence?
Episode 154
In this episode of The Backroads Bill Podcast, Bethany and Maya from the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence join the conversation to explore…
2 weeks ago
Surviving the Downburst: How Trauma Changes the Way You See the Outdoors
Episode 153
In this episode of The Backroads Bill Podcast, psychotherapist Brigitte Lebel shares her harrowing experience surviving the June 2025 downburst at Sa…
3 weeks ago
CanEMERG: Mental Health Support in Times of Crisis
Episode 152
In this episode of The Backroads Bill Podcast, clinical psychologist Margaret McKinnon joins the conversation to discuss trauma, PTSD, psychological …
4 weeks ago
What Does the Future of Ontario's Forests Look Like?
Episode 151
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, professional forester Scott McPherson shares an inside look at the science, planning, and challenges b…
1 month ago
Inside the Adventures of Canada's Happy Camper
Episode 150
For decades, Kevin Callan, better known as Canada's Happy Camper, has inspired thousands of people to explore the outdoors.
In this episode of the Bac…
1 month, 1 week ago
Dream Acres Alpacas: A Hidden Gem in Northern Ontario
Episode 149
Discover one of Northern Ontario's most unique attractions at Dream Acres Alpaca Farm in Matheson.
In this episode of the Back Roads Bill Podcast, Dan…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Experiential Learning Through the Eyes of Students
Episode 148
In this episode of Backroads Bill, we hear directly from the students taking part in the Canadian Ecology Centre's immersive summer science program. …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Inside One of Ontario's Most Unique Learning Experiences
Episode 147
In this episode of Backroads Bill, we take you inside the Canadian Ecology Centre's summer programs, where students leave the traditional classroom b…
2 months ago