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To North Bay With Love

To North Bay With Love

Written by: The Echo Podcast Network
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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
  • What It Really Means to Be a Foster Parent

    What It Really Means to Be a Foster Parent
    Oct 20 2026
    In this episode of To North Bay With Love, we mark Foster Family Appreciation Week by sitting down with local foster parent Alicia Freeman to talk about what foster parenting really looks like.

    Alicia shares her experience of welcoming children into her home, the emotional challenges that come with fostering, and why getting attached is not something to fear.

    She also explains the importance of supporting biological families, helping children stay connected to their communities, and working toward reunification whenever possible.

    If you are interested in fostering in the Nipissing & Parry Sound area, you can find more information here: https://www.parnipcas.org/

    0:00 Intro
    5:58 Getting Attached in Foster Care
    12:08 The Challenges of Fostering
    17:59 Support for Foster Families
    9:00 How You Can Get Involved
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    37 mins
  • Who Is natty_for_now? Meet North Bay’s Viral Basketball Star

    Who Is natty_for_now? Meet North Bay’s Viral Basketball Star
    Oct 6 2026
    In this episode of To North Bay With Love, Kate sits down with John, better known online as natty _for_now, the local creator who has become a familiar face around North Bay with a basketball in hand and a balance board nearby.

    John shares how picking up a basketball again after decades away from the game turned into a new fitness routine, a creative outlet, and an unexpected social media following.

    He talks about finding an audience on TikTok, being recognized around the city, connecting with younger fans, and why he isn’t afraid to show the misses along with the makes.

    00:00 Meet natty_for_now
    04:47 How Basketball Changed Everything
    12:27 The Balance Board Routine
    18:00 The Story Behind the Name
    29:35 A Love Letter to North Bay
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    34 mins
  • Board Games, D&D & More: Inside North Bay Games and Hobbies

    Board Games, D&D & More: Inside North Bay Games and Hobbies
    Sep 15 2026
    In this episode of To North Bay With Love, David and Azu from North Bay Games and Hobbies join the conversation to talk about the store, the local gaming community, and why board games and tabletop gaming continue to grow in popularity.

    They share the history of the shop, how gaming has changed over the years, and why games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, Catan, and trading card games continue to bring people together.


    0:00 Intro
    4:49 Why Board Games Are Growing
    11:23 Game Nights & In-Store Play
    16:00 The Return of Dungeons & Dragons
    27:02 Building an Inclusive Gaming Community
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    33 mins
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