My Dad taught me how to play chess, probably in Grade 6. Before the year ended I was beating him, as it wasn't something he focused on. For a long time, I had the rules written out on a piece of yellowed paper by his own hand. In pencil. I'm not sure where the paper...
North Bay, Ontario, is set to welcome a new Ukrainian language and culture school, scheduled to open on February 23, 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by local Ukrainian community members, aims to preserve Ukrainian heritage, offer language lessons for both children...
The City of North Bay’s Centennial Celebration brings with it a fantastic opportunity to look back at the community’s foundations and pivotal moments – which helps everyone understand our potential moving forward. Our Winter 2025 Edition is step in the right direction...
The NOVAH Gallery at 222 McIntyre St. West (Kennedy Building) is set to showcase a deeply personal and transformative exhibit titled “Following Awen” by Alisha Jondreau, an Indigenous/Druid artist. The exhibit, which officially opens on Saturday at 1 p.m., is the...
Thursdays are tough these days, but not in a bad way. It’s not like I’m a politician or own property in Florida. Mayor Peter Chirico, however, can see me eating a little crow on the Echo Essentials Podcast with co-host Scott Clark. It comes out later today at 2 p.m....
There was an enthusiastic and prolonged standing ovation in a packed West Ferris Legion Br. 599 hall Saturday evening after Bill Parfitt, a 99-year-old Second World War veteran, was introduced before a ‘Raise the Roof’ fundraising dinner and dance. The event raised...
The Heritage Railway and Carousel Company celebrated its 30th anniversary and two-millionth (2,000,000) rider on Aug. 31 as part of the Labour Day Holiday weekend festivities. Among those in attendance were original Railway ‘Charter’ volunteers, carousel carvers,...
N7 Cattle Co., Gary Davison & Musical Friends are joining forces with Back in the Bay Magazine to rustle up support for the West Ferris Legion Br. 599's 'Raise the Roof' fundraising campaign. On Saturday, Sept. 7, local businesses and talented individuals are...
North Bay umpires Dave Saad and Lui Ricci join Dave Dale on the Small Town Times podcast to talk baseball. A video capturing a desperate attempt to steal home to tie the NDA high school championship game on June 14 provides a chance to talk about the sport, including...
Back in the Bay Magazine covered two North Bay community stories with video interviews recently, the rotating service club installation at the North Bay Museum and the latest St. Joseph's General Hospital staff and medical employees reunion. The videos are part of the...