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The Healing Properties of Nature
Episode 68
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 exp…
1 year, 4 months ago
A Window into the Jewish Community of Northern Ontario
Episode 67
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 Wa…
1 year, 4 months ago
Time to Break out the Snowshoes with Backroads Bill
Episode 66
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 snowsh…
1 year, 4 months ago
Celebrating Christmas in the Forest at The Canadian Ecology Centre
Episode 65
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 Chr…
1 year, 4 months ago
3 Environmental Catastrophes That Changed the Landscape of Northern Ontario
Episode 64
In this episode Bill describes three environmental catastrophes that impacted Ontario’s landscape. The lack of consultation with both Indigenous Peop…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Legacy of Canadian Folk Legend Wade Hemsworth
Episode 63
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…
1 year, 5 months ago
Looking At the Tourism Industry in Northern Ontario
Episode 62
The Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association has been instrumental in the growth of tourism in Northern Ontario for just under 100 years since…
1 year, 5 months ago
Northern Ontario “Rocks”: A Look Into the Geology of The Province
Episode 61
Larry Dyke, Professor Emeritus and longtime member of the Geological Survey of Canada, joins the show as we explore the geology and formation of Onta…
1 year, 5 months ago
A Halloween Special Set in Northern Ontario
Episode 60
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 p…
1 year, 5 months ago
Bill’s 2024/25 Winter Prediction
Episode 59
Backroads Bill has been predicting the winter season for many years using indigenous teachings taught by Gord Restoule.He breaks down when he thinks …
1 year, 6 months ago