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  • Inside the Near North Makerspace: Creativity, Community, and Cool Tech in Downtown North Bay

    Inside the Near North Makerspace: Creativity, Community, and Cool Tech in Downtown North Bay
    2025/12/02
    What happens when you give people the tools, space, and support to build whatever they imagine?

    In this episode, we visit the Near North Makerspace, a community-powered hub in downtown North Bay where people of all ages come together to learn, create, and collaborate.

    From 3D printing and laser cutting to sewing machines and soldering irons, this space is all about turning ideas into reality.

    Yaa Clark, one of the passionate minds behind the project, shares how the Makerspace got started, what it offers, and why it's become such a valuable part of the downtown community.


    02:15 – What is the Near North Makerspace?
    05:30 – Laser cutters & 3d printers
    08:00 – The meaning of “makers” vs. “creators”
    10:15 – Free afterschool programs for youth
    12:00 – Community events and the Christmas Walk
    20:00 – What this space means to the community
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    23 分
  • 100 Years of North Bay Captured in One Poster

    100 Years of North Bay Captured in One Poster
    2025/11/25
    What does a hundred years of history look like on one sheet of paper?

    In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Hoffman, the artist behind the poster that captures 100 years of North Bay.

    He shares how the project came to life, the meaning behind the illustrations, and the hidden nods to people and places that have shaped the city.

    We’re also joined by Katie Bevan from The FARM, who is selling the poster at her store and celebrating 15 years of business!

    She talks about the downtown and some of the neat upcoming events heading into the festive season.


    2:50 Easter Eggs in the poster
    7:00 The FARM celebrates 15 years
    14:00 Christmas Walk
    23:00 Creating the poster
    30:00 Where can you find it?
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    40 分
  • From Ukraine to the Crown: Nadiia's Journey to Mrs. Universe TCP 2026

    From Ukraine to the Crown: Nadiia's Journey to Mrs. Universe TCP 2026
    2025/11/18
    In this episode, we sit down with Nadiia, a teacher, mother, and North Bay community member who recently earned the title of Mrs. Universe TCP 2026. But her story is about much more than a crown.

    Originally from Ukraine, Nadiia shares her journey of immigrating to Canada, adapting to a new culture, and building a life rooted in service, strength, and self-discovery.

    We talk about her career in education, the meaning behind her pageant win, and how she balances parenting, public speaking, and personal growth.

    0:00 – Intro
    5:00 – From Ukraine to Canada
    12:00 – How she got invited to join the pageant
    20:30 – Multilingual life and raising bilingual kids
    25:00 – Using her crown to create impact
    28:30 – Real talk on social media, beauty, and authenticity
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    34 分
  • Peetr Nickle on Live Sound, Mentorship, and Life at the Capitol Centre

    Peetr Nickle on Live Sound, Mentorship, and Life at the Capitol Centre
    2025/11/11
    For many years, Peetr Nickle has been the steady hand behind the soundboard at the Capitol Centre. If you've been to a concert, a play, or a community event in North Bay, chances are Peetr was making sure it all sounded just right.

    In this episode, we sit down with Peetr to hear how he got started in live sound, what it's really like to run tech for everything from rock shows to kids' theatre, and why mentoring young people has become such a meaningful part of his work.

    0:00 Intro
    4:30 How Peetr got started in sound
    9:00 What it’s like working at the Capitol Centre
    14:20 Most memorable shows and moments
    20:15 Mentoring the next generation of techs
    26:00 What makes a live show successful
    30:30 Final thoughts on passion and legacy
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    34 分
  • Ohana Wellness: Yoga, Healing, and Building Community in North Bay and Area

    Ohana Wellness: Yoga, Healing, and Building Community in North Bay and Area
    2025/11/04
    Ohana Wellness is more than a yoga studio. It’s a place where people come to breathe, move, and feel like they belong.

    In this episode, we sit down with founder Nicky Poulin, who shares how her own journey through burnout and personal growth led to the creation of Ohana.

    Nicky is joined by co-owner Dr. Aaron Rothstein who talked about his journey from being and ER doctor to finding a new path in life and a different way to take care of patients.

    0:00 – Welcome to Ohana Wellness
    4:15 – Why community is at the heart of wellness
    10:30 – From personal burnout to building Ohana
    19:40 – What yoga really means
    27:45 – Feeling like an outsider in yoga
    38:00 – Workshops, partnerships, and future plans
    45:00 – What “Ohana” really means
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    51 分
  • Pumpkin Cannons, Sweet Treats, and Family Roots: A Day at Leisure Farms

    Pumpkin Cannons, Sweet Treats, and Family Roots: A Day at Leisure Farms
    2025/10/28
    Leisure Farms has become a fall tradition for families across Northern Ontario, but behind the wagon rides and pumpkin cannons is a story of deep community roots, family legacy, and the hard work that makes it all happen.

    In this episode, we visit Leisure Farms to chat with Mitch who is at the heart of the farming operations. From the early days of strawberry picking to building a year-round agri-tourism destination, this is a look at what it really takes to grow a farm that feeds and entertains generations.

    0:00 Welcome to Leisure Farms
    4:30 How it all began
    9:15 Building a fall tradition in Northern Ontario
    14:40 Pumpkin cannons and crowd favourites
    19:00 A destination for Mexican farmers to work abroad
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    23 分
  • Therapy, Burnout, and Being Human: A Real Talk with Psychotherapist Brooke Bertrand

    Therapy, Burnout, and Being Human: A Real Talk with Psychotherapist Brooke Bertrand
    2025/10/21
    In a world that constantly pushes for perfection and productivity, what does it mean to just be human?

    In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Bertrand, a psychotherapist and the founder of Bright Raven Psychotherapy and Consulting, to talk about real mental health, messy emotions, and how therapy can be more than just a weekly appointment.

    Brooke opens up about burnout, boundaries, and why we need to stop chasing balance and start looking for flow instead.

    00:00 Intro
    04:10 What brought her to psychotherapy
    09:30 Burnout and the myth of doing it all
    14:45 How therapy actually helps
    20:00 Flow over balance and letting go of perfection
    25:40 What Brooke wants people to know about mental health
    30:00 Final thoughts on being human and starting small
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    42 分
  • Taking Education Out of the Classroom and Into the Forest

    Taking Education Out of the Classroom and Into the Forest
    2025/10/14
    In this episode, we sit down with Coral Bissett, Programs and Administration Manager at the Canadian Ecology Centre and certified teacher & forest school practitioner, to explore the OWLS program.

    Designed for students, OWLS blends science, leadership, and outdoor experiences to create life-changing learning far beyond the walls of a school.

    Coral shares how the program works, what students walk away with, and why outdoor education can reach learners in ways traditional models often can’t.



    0:00 Intro
    10:30 What is OWLS?
    26:00 Teaching "risky" play to children
    50:00 What does an OWLS session look like?
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    1 時間 15 分