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To North Bay With Love

To North Bay With Love

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Summary
 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.

Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.

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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
  • Lost in the Malaysian Jungle With Mr. Hetherington

    Lost in the Malaysian Jungle With Mr. Hetherington
    3 Nov 2026
    On this episode of To North Bay With Love, Kate sits down with John Hetherington, her former history teacher at West Ferris. The two look back on the many memories including a school trip to Malaysia where they got lost in the jungle.

    John shares how became a teacher in North Bay including the chance meeting with Bob Surtees that set him on the path to Nipissing University.

    He also talks about how his summer travels and battlefield tours with students grew into his work today, leading tours in Europe for adults.

    0:00 Intro
    2:12 John's Journey to Teaching
    14:50 Inside Mr. Hetherington’s Classroom
    22:38 Lost in the Malaysian Jungle
    26:20 Leading Battlefield Tours Today
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    33 min
  • What It Really Means to Be a Foster Parent

    What It Really Means to Be a Foster Parent
    20 Oct 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 min
  • Who Is natty_for_now? Meet North Bay’s Viral Basketball Star

    Who Is natty_for_now? Meet North Bay’s Viral Basketball Star
    6 Oct 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 min
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