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The Backroads Bill Podcast

The Backroads Bill Podcast

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It’s time to hit the backroads of Northern Ontario and beyond with Backroads Bill!

Tune in every Wednesday to explore the history and beauty of Northern Ontario. Alongside host and producer Ben, Bill (who is the founder and the GM of the Canadian Ecology Centre) goes more in depth to the stories he has been sharing for years on CBC Radio and Village Media.

Whether it’s a “day-trip” “overnight-trip” or “Sunday drive” you will discover your next great adventure!



Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bill

and on Twitter: @steertonorthONT


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Production Credits:

Host: Backroads Bill

Producer: Ben Sargent

Produced by Clark CommunicationsCopyright North Bay Echo Welt
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    Wabakimi After the Wildfires: What Comes Next?
    Oct 14 2026
    In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, Margaret Wanlin of Wabakimi Outfitters joins the show to talk about the devastating wildfires that swept through northwestern Ontario and changed Wabakimi in a matter of hours.

    Margaret shares how the fire affected the lodge, outpost cabins and surrounding wilderness, along with the emergency efforts to help paddlers and visitors safely leave the area.

    She also reflects on the role outfitters play in remote wilderness travel and the importance of preparation, communication and risk management.

    0:00 Intro
    9:36 How the Wabakimi Wildfires Began
    12:13 Evacuating Paddlers From the Fire
    19:56 Rebuilding Wabakimi Outfitters
    36:03 Why Wilderness Must Endure
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    38 Min.
  • What Crying Can Teach Us About Being Human

    What Crying Can Teach Us About Being Human
    Oct 7 2026
    In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, author and minister Benjamin Perry joins the show to explore the ideas behind his book Cry Baby: Why Our Tears Matter and what crying can reveal about grief, identity, masculinity and emotional healing.

    Benjamin shares his own experience of going nearly a decade without crying and the process of learning how to reconnect with his emotions.

    Find more about Benjamin Perry here: https://www.benjaminjperry.com/

    0:00 Intro and Why Our Tears Matter
    09:32 Learning to Cry Again
    15:31 Shame, Masculinity & Tears
    27:48 Faith, Queerness & Healing
    42:10 Tears, Transformation & Hope
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    48 Min.
  • The Search for Sasquatch Comes to North Bay

    The Search for Sasquatch Comes to North Bay
    Sep 30 2026
    In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, Andrew MacKellar joins the show to talk about the upcoming North Bay Sasquatch Conference on October 10th and his own experiences investigating Sasquatch in Northern Ontario.

    Andrew shares how his interest in Sasquatch began, the research he has done alongside his father, and the personal encounter that strengthened his belief that something may be out there.

    To find more information head over to Facebook and search for Sasquatch Conference (North Bay)

    0:00 Sasquatch Comes to North Bay
    3:32 How Andrew Got Into Sasquatch
    8:48 Andrew’s Sasquatch Encounter
    15:01 Inside the Sasquatch Conference
    23:15 Conference Turnout & Final Details
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    26 Min.
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