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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
  • Paving Her Own Way: Destiny Martin on Horses, Hustle, and Starting Young

    Paving Her Own Way: Destiny Martin on Horses, Hustle, and Starting Young
    Jan 27 2026
    At just 22 years old, Destiny Martin is learning what it really means to build a life on her own terms.

    In this episode, she talks about how her future in social work and why it's important for her, how she started her own business on the side and her love of horses.

    We chat about what it’s like to start a business from scratch, the challenges of being young and ambitious, and how growing up around entrepreneurs shaped the way she thinks about work and life.

    0:00 Intro
    5:00 Why She Chose Social Work
    12:00 Her Love for Horses
    17:00 Building a Business from Scratch
    26:00 Growing Up with Entrepreneurs
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    33 mins
  • How Dale Built Blendz and Knew When It Was Time to Let Go

    How Dale Built Blendz and Knew When It Was Time to Let Go
    Jan 21 2026
    Building a business from the ground up takes passion, long hours, and a deep connection to the people it serves. Knowing when it’s time to step away can be just as challenging.

    In this episode we sit down with Dale Luckey the founder of Blendz. She reflects on how the store came to life, what it meant to her and the community, and how she reached the decision to let go.

    She also shares the next chapter in her life, including exploring new creative paths, embracing change, and opening herself up to new adventures and opportunities.

    0:00 Intro
    5:31 How Blendz started and grew from a yoga studio back room
    12:08 Building the Blendz brand and standing out as dairy free
    19:22 Selling Blendz and knowing it was time to move on
    39:02 New adventures ahead
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    40 mins
  • From Dorm Chats to Curtain Calls: The Rise of Nipissing University's Theatre Guild

    From Dorm Chats to Curtain Calls: The Rise of Nipissing University's Theatre Guild
    Jan 13 2026
    It all started with a few students talking about musicals in their dorm rooms. Now, they’re writing, directing, and performing full productions on campus.

    In this episode, we chat with Danielle Denault, Megan Covell and Quinn Staines who are members of the Nipissing University Theatre Guild.

    They share what it took to start the club, how they pulled off their first shows, and what it's like to build something from the ground up while juggling student life.

    Get your tickets for their production of "Grease" here: https://nutheatre.booktix.ca/

    0:00 – Intro
    3:05 – The First Production: Mamma Mia!
    7:44 – Building Community Through Theatre
    12:10 – The Magic of Ensemble
    17:28 – Audition Surprises and Standout Talent
    26:35 – Where to See Grease and Get Involved
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    38 mins
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