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  • Norval Morrisseau: The Battle Against Fakes and Asset Defamation - Part 1

    Norval Morrisseau: The Battle Against Fakes and Asset Defamation - Part 1
    2024/09/18
    Norval Morrisseau was a renowned painter that was coined by the French press as “Picasso of the North” after meeting Pablo Picasso.

    For decades his estate has tried to stop the fake paintings that have flooded the market however their hands are tied by Canadian Legislation.

    Cory Dingle the Executive Director of the Norval Morrisseau Estate joins the podcast in this 2 part episode to shine light on why it’s so hard to prosecute and deal with these fake paintings and how they are fighting to change the way art fraud is handled by Canadian law.



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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    1 時間 3 分
  • The Reesor Siding Tragedy: Canada’s Bloodiest Labour Conflict

    The Reesor Siding Tragedy: Canada’s Bloodiest Labour Conflict
    2024/09/11
    The Reesor Siding Tragedy is a somber lesson on how labour disputes can escalate in a quick and ugly. In 1963 after an escalation between farmers and union workers ended in 3 dead and 8 wounded.

    Charles “Andy” Beaudoin, author of the novel ‘The Reesor Siding Tragedy: Canada’s Bloodiest Labour Conflict’, spent many years working in the forestry industry and with union labour conflicts. He shares his experience researching the novel and also has an interesting connection as his brother was one of the police officers who was on site the night of the tragedy.



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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    46 分
  • One of the Most Unique Museums in Ontario

    One of the Most Unique Museums in Ontario
    2024/09/04
    West Red Lake Mining Museum is an open air installation residing on its own island. Completely volunteer run, it pays homage to the rich heritage that made Red Lake what it is today.

    Enid Carlson and Brian Kreviazuk, who help run the museum, join Bill and Ben in this week's Backroads Bill podcast to talk about the roots they have in the area and why they have put so much of their own time into maintaining this beautiful museum.

    You can find out more by following the link: https://www.westredlakemuseum.ca/

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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    40 分
  • Why A Town of Under 300 People is “The Place to Be”

    Why A Town of Under 300 People is “The Place to Be”
    2024/08/28
    Matachewan is home to less than 300 people however it ended up being a source of trade and mining over it’s long history.

    Kenny Mccollam, who grew up and currently lives in Matachewan, chatted with Bill and Ben about his family’s rich history in the area and both Bill and Kenny see Matachewan as “the place to be”.



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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    41 分
  • Bill’s Vacation Adventure and the Spectacle of The Slate Islands

    Bill’s Vacation Adventure and the Spectacle of The Slate Islands
    2024/08/21
    Have you ever wondered what a vacation looks like for Backroads Bill?

    Fresh off a 9 day excursion across western and northern Ontario, Bill goes in depth on his trip and has a new destination in his top 10 Ontario destinations.

    Bill and Ben also take a look at some potential upcoming guests and episodes!


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    Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEcho

    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    36 分
  • The Hidden Gem of High Falls and the Story of the River Driver

    The Hidden Gem of High Falls and the Story of the River Driver
    2024/08/14
    Bill took a recent trip north to High Falls, a majestic and large waterfall found on the backroads. Through some detective work Bill tells the history of this gem and the lost art of the “River Driver”.

    We also catch up with the next few adventures Bill is going on and Peter Smith dropped off a present for Bill after our sasquatch episodes.

    Check out the article Bill wrote: https://www.timminstoday.com/column/back-roads-bill/back-roads-bill-new-find-on-the-back-roads-9216121




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    Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEcho

    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    33 分
  • On the Hunt for Sasquatches in Ontario: Part 2

    On the Hunt for Sasquatches in Ontario: Part 2
    2024/08/07
    On part 2 Peter rejoins the show with his partner Christine as they continue the conversation from last week. Christine shares her personal experience that made her a believer in sasquatches.

    Peter and Christine discuss how sasquatches brought them together and when they can share some of the evidence they have collected over the years.

    If you missed part 1 you can check it out here: https://www.northbayecho.ca/on-the-hunt-for-sasquatches-in-ontario-part-1/



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    Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEcho

    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    46 分
  • On the Hunt for Sasquatches in Ontario: Part 1

    On the Hunt for Sasquatches in Ontario: Part 1
    2024/07/31
    Just like aliens and conspiracy theories, tales about sasquatches have been passed down over generations by cultures all over North America.

    We sat down with Peter Smith who runs the group Ontario Sasquatch for a two-part series where he dives into some of the evidence his team has gathered, as well as his personal experience with sasquatch.

    Next week on part 2, Peter will be joined by his partner Christine to delve even deeper into the legend of sasquatch.


    Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bill
    and on Twitter: @steertonorthONT

    To explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to NorthBayEcho.ca.

    For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.

    Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEcho

    Production Credits:
    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    33 分