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To North Bay With Love

To North Bay With Love

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Welcome to North Bay, Ontario’s favorite podcast - To North Bay With Love! Your local source for community and culture in North Bay and the surrounding region.

Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday to explore engaging conversations with our host Lisa Boivin as she welcomes a diverse range of local guests, including actors, politicians, athletes, and community members.

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Production Credits:
  • Host: Lisa Boivin
  • Producer: Ben Sargent
  • Content Specialist: Dave Dale
  • Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications

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Episodes
  • Exploring North Bay's Best Kept Secrets

    Exploring North Bay's Best Kept Secrets
    Jun 23 2026
    In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Kate sits down with Darren Patey from Northeastern Ontario Tourism to explore some of North Bay's best kept secrets.

    From the historic La Vase Portages canoe route and hidden hiking trails to local experiences, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly activities, Darren shares the stories that make North Bay and the surrounding region so special.

    They also dive into tourism across Northeastern Ontario, why more people are discovering the North, and how locals can see their own backyard through a new lens.

    0:00 – Intro
    11:31 – The Hidden History of La Vase Portages
    21:07 – Discovering North Bay's Hidden Trails
    25:57 – Promoting Northeastern Ontario's Best Experiences
    33:15 – The Magic of Manitoulin Island
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    53 mins
  • The Story Behind the Northern Skies Wellness Festival

    The Story Behind the Northern Skies Wellness Festival
    Jun 9 2026
    In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Amanda Cooley shares the story behind the Northern Skies Wellness Festival and how a simple idea grew into a community celebration of wellness, connection, and self-care.

    We talk about what to expect at the festival, Amanda's journey through yoga and travel, and what brought her back home to North Bay after living and studying around the world.

    Along the way, she reflects on the importance of slowing down, building community, and creating space to reconnect with ourselves and each other.

    0:00 – Intro
    5:34 – More Than Yoga: A Full Wellness Experience
    15:48 – Amanda's Journey Into Yoga & Wellness
    18:24 – How Yoga Helped Through Depression
    37:50 – The Vision for a Multi-Day Wellness Festival
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    42 mins
  • The Capitol Centre Is Ready for a Huge 2026 Season

    The Capitol Centre Is Ready for a Huge 2026 Season
    May 28 2026
    In this episode of To North Bay With Love, we sit down with Katina Connolly and Dan Misturada from the Capitol Centre to talk about the launch of the highly anticipated 2026–27 season.

    From major touring acts and sold-out performances to community theatre, visual arts, and the return of Bay Block Party, this conversation highlights just how important the Capitol Centre is to Northern Ontario’s arts and culture scene.

    We also take a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into planning an entire season of programming, how the Capitol Centre balances concerts, local productions, gallery exhibitions, and community partnerships, and why the organization continues to thrive as a nonprofit cultural hub.

    Along the way, we explore the history of the nearly 100-year-old building, the evolution of the WKP Kennedy Gallery, the growing volunteer program, and exciting summer events like the Cruise Series and Bay Block Party weekend.

    0:00 – Intro
    3:38 – Inside the Huge 2026–27 Season
    8:19 – First Impressions of the Capitol Centre
    16:29 – The 2026 Season Launch
    31:15 – Bay Block Party
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    50 mins
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