Echo Essentials Podcast

The Echo Essentials Podcast ties together all the elements of the North Bay Echo Community Podcast Network, hosted by Christopher Piekarski. Guests and topics on the show will reflect the challenges and issues facing North Bay, providing additional context and depth to stories that are of public interest. Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca . To inquire about being a guest or commenting on content, please email editor@northbayecho.ca Production Credits: Hosts: Christopher Piekarski Producer: Ben Sargent Produced by Clark Communications

Echo Essentials Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Christopher Piekarski, with 116 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Christopher Piekarski hosts Echo Essentials Podcast, a society show with 116 episodes published.

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  Episode #114

  Meet the 2026 Council Candidates: Johanna Kristolaitis, Eric Morgan & Bill Vrebosch

  Oct 2, 20261h 17m

  DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by candidates on this program are their own and are not necessarily those of North Bay Echo, its hosts, producers, or sponsors. Sponsors had no input on guest selection or interview questions, and sponsorship does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate. All registered candidates for the 2026 North Bay municipal election were invited to participate, and no candidate paid to appear. Statements made by candidates have not been independently verified. In this special election series of Echo Essentials, North Bay council candidates Johanna Kristolaitis, Eric Morgan and Bill Vrebosch sit down for an in-depth conversation about their priorities, experience, and ideas for the city ahead of the 2026 municipal election. The discussion covers some of the biggest issues facing North Bay, including the previous council term, accessibility issues in the city and how they can be improved, accountability from councillors, and how to improve our image to the decision makers at the provincial level. Polls open for online voting on October 15, 2026 at 10 A.M. and close on October 26, 2026 at 8 P.M. 0:00 Introductions 3:38 Meet the Candidates 12:24 The Last Term of Council 22:57 Accessibility in the City 35:41 Accountability 55:45 Budgets 1:07:00 How to Improve our Image as a City at the Provincial Level 1:13:10 Closing Remarks

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  Episode #113

  Meet the 2026 Council Candidates: Mark King, Justine Mallah & Randall Tilander

  Sep 30, 20261h 38m

  DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by candidates on this program are their own and are not necessarily those of North Bay Echo, its hosts, producers, or sponsors. Sponsors had no input on guest selection or interview questions, and sponsorship does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate. All registered candidates for the 2026 North Bay municipal election were invited to participate, and no candidate paid to appear. Statements made by candidates have not been independently verified. In this special election series of Echo Essentials, North Bay council candidates Mark King, Justine Mallah and Randall Tilander sit down for an in-depth conversation about their priorities, experience, and ideas for the city ahead of the 2026 municipal election. The discussion covers some of the biggest issues facing North Bay, including the previous council term, Vision 2027, how to get a council to work together, and affordability and housing. Polls open for online voting on October 15, 2026 at 10 A.M. and close on October 26, 2026 at 8 P.M. 0:00 Introductions 3:55 Meet the Candidates 15:12 The Last Term of Council 29:30 Vision 2027 39:30 How to Get Council to Work Together 1:03:00 Supporting Students in Post Secondary 1:10:00 Affordability and Housing 1:27:00 Closing Remarks

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  Episode #112

  Meet the 2026 Council Candidates: Dave Dale, Nathaniel Lachance & Lana Mitchell

  Sep 28, 20261h 11m

  DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by candidates on this program are their own and are not necessarily those of North Bay Echo, its hosts, producers, or sponsors. Sponsors had no input on guest selection or interview questions, and sponsorship does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate. All registered candidates for the 2026 North Bay municipal election were invited to participate, and no candidate paid to appear. Statements made by candidates have not been independently verified. In this special election series of Echo Essentials, North Bay council candidates Dave Dale, Nathaniel Lachance and Lana Mitchell sit down for an in-depth conversation about their priorities, experience, and ideas for the city ahead of the 2026 municipal election. The discussion covers some of the biggest issues facing North Bay, including housing and affordability, city spending, transparency and accountability, economic development, leadership at City Hall, arts and culture, and the future of community spaces such as the West Ferris Arena. The candidates also respond to questions about the previous term of Council, public trust, and what they believe needs to change moving forward. Polls open for online voting on October 15, 2026 at 10 A.M. and close on October 26, 2026 at 8 P.M. 0:00 Introductions 3:57 Meet the Candidates 15:00 DNSSAB 30:00 Accountability and Council Structure 46:20 PFAS 1:02:00 Closing Remarks

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  Episode #111

  Mayoral Special - 2026 Municipal Election: Connor Currie, Maggie Horsfield & Jamie Lowery

  Sep 25, 20262h 15m

  DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by candidates on this program are their own and are not necessarily those of North Bay Echo, its hosts, producers, or sponsors. Sponsors had no input on guest selection or interview questions, and sponsorship does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate. All registered candidates for the 2026 North Bay municipal election were invited to participate, and no candidate paid to appear. Statements made by candidates have not been independently verified. In this special election series of Echo Essentials, North Bay mayoral candidates Connor Currie, Maggie Horsfield and Jamie Lowery sit down for an in-depth conversation about their priorities, experience, and vision for the city ahead of the 2026 municipal election. The discussion covers some of the biggest issues facing North Bay, including housing and affordability, city spending, transparency and accountability, economic development, leadership at City Hall, arts and culture, and the future of community spaces such as the West Ferris Arena. The candidates also respond to questions about the previous term of council, public trust, the mayor’s expense controversy, and what they believe needs to change moving forward. It’s a wide-ranging conversation designed to give voters a closer look at how each candidate approaches the challenges and opportunities facing North Bay. Polls open for online voting on October 15th 2026 at 10 A.M. and close on October 26th 2026 at 8 P.M 0:00 Introductions 3:50 Meet the Candidates 12:48 Is Mayor a Full Time Job? 21:40 Leadership as Mayor 47:30 Housing and Affordability 56:06 Cassellholme and Castle Arms 1:13:20 Credit Card and Expenses 1:36:00 Leading Council as Mayor 1:45:19 Arts and Culture in North Bay 1:54:30 West Ferris Arena 2:06:00 Closing Remarks

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  Echo Essentials Podcast

  Gofer.Run: The Local App Changing How We Grocery Shop

  Mar 12, 202652 minS0

  In this episode of Echo Essentials, we take a closer look at a new piece of local tech that could change the way people shop for groceries.<br /><br />Eric Dion, co-founder of Gofer.Run, joins the show to talk about the launch of the locally developed app designed to help consumers save money by comparing grocery prices and planning smarter shopping trips. Instead of guessing where the best deals are, the app scans flyers and store listings to help users map out the most cost-effective grocery run.<br /><br />Eric shares the story behind the idea, how the app...

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