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Experiential Learning Through the Eyes of Students
Episode 149
In this episode of Backroads Bill, we hear directly from the students taking part in the Canadian Ecology Centre's immersive summer science program. …
5 hours 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…
1 week ago
How to Find Gold in Northern Ontario
Episode 146
In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with geologist, prospector, and landman Mark Hall to explore the fascinating world of gold prospecting…
2 weeks ago
The Stories Behind North Bay's Centennial Heritage Map
Episode 145
In this episode of Backroads Bill, Bill shares the story behind the North Bay Centennial Heritage Map, a special project created to highlight 100 yea…
3 weeks ago
How Two YouTubers Document Northern Ontario's Wilderness
Episode 144
In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with Sheri and Jay, the creators behind The Beauty of the Backcountry YouTube channel.
The couple share…
4 weeks ago
Mining Industry Helps Canadian Ecology Centre
Episode 143
This episode explores the impact of the Canadian Ecology Centre's Teachers Mining Tours, which help educators and students get a firsthand look at mo…
1 month ago
Charlie Angus on Democracy, Northern Ontario & Canada's Future
Episode 142
In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with former Member of Parliament, author, and Northern Ontario advocate Charlie Angus for a wide-rangi…
1 month, 1 week ago
Inside the Mind of a Young Piano Prodigy
Episode 141
In this episode of Backroads Bill, acclaimed Canadian author Christine Fischer Guy returns to the podcast to talk about her brand-new novel, The Inst…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Living with Lyme Disease: One Northern Ontario Story
Episode 140
In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with Justin Wood, founder of Geneticks.ca and a staff scientist at the University of Guelph, to talk a…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Inside the Environmental Battles Shaping Northern Ontario
Episode 139
On this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with Brennain Lloyd from Northwatch, one of Northern Ontario’s longest-running environmental advocacy …
2 months ago