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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 months, 1 week 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…
2 months, 2 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…
2 months, 3 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…
3 months 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…
3 months, 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…
3 months, 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…
3 months, 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 …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Story Behind The Original Bug Shirt Company
Episode 138
On this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with the team behind one of Northern Ontario’s most recognizable outdoor products, The Original Bug Sh…
4 months ago
How Experts Measure Water Levels Across Canada
Episode 137
In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with Otto Bedard who is an expert technologist in hydrometry, hydraulics and innovation.
With recent fl…
4 months, 1 week ago