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The Ghost of a Cold War Crash Led Bill to an Unlikely Friend
Episode 18
Gaylord Treu was an American fighter jet pilot during the Cold War when his plane went down in Northern Ontario. Gaylord unfortunately did not surviv…
2 years, 3 months ago
Getting a Taste of the Caribbean in Your Own Backyard
Episode 17
"Windex Lakes" are a natural Phenomenon around the world that give certain lakes a very unique colour and clarity.
This week Bill and Ben investigate …
2 years, 3 months ago
The Mystery of the Missing Man Who Lived in a Cave
Episode 16
Charlie Ross was a prospector from the 1930s who had a monument erected for him which mysteriously vanished.
This week Bill and Ben are joined by Jas…
2 years, 4 months ago
How Nature Helped Save Bill's Life
Episode 15
This week Bill is sharing his story of going through an almost fatal injury in his leg.
He shares with Ben how he was unable to go out and do Backroad…
2 years, 4 months ago
How the Birth of the Dionne Quints was Mired by Greed and Corruption
Episode 14
This week Ben and Bill are joined by Natasha Wiatr from the Callander Bay Heritage Museum & Alex Dufresne Art Gallery to talk about the tragic life o…
2 years, 4 months ago
Environmental Impact of Mining in Northern Ontario and Canada
Episode 13
Former Cementation President Roy Slack joins the podcast to talk about the relationship between mining companies in Canada and the land they use. Bil…
2 years, 4 months ago
Where Are the Best Hiking Trails in Ontario?
Episode 12
Get your favourite pair of rubber boots out as Bill takes us through the best hiking trails in Ontario!
He tells us all about interpretive signage an…
2 years, 5 months ago
How Far North Can You Take a Car in Ontario?
Episode 11
Bill has taken us to the 4 cardinal points of Ontario and the geograpahic center of Ontario the past 2 weeks but this week it's how far can you drive…
2 years, 5 months ago
Bill vs. a Polar Bear at the Northern-Most Point of Ontario
Episode 10
Bill is joined once again this week by his road trip partner Brian Emblin as they try to find the most northern, southern, western and eastern points…
2 years, 5 months ago
Finding the Geographic Center of Ontario
Episode 9
Bill is joined by his road trip partner Brian Emblin on their quest to find the official center of Ontario
Bill and Brian discuss the challenges they …
2 years, 5 months ago