Episodios

  • Looking At the Tourism Industry in Northern Ontario

    Looking At the Tourism Industry in Northern Ontario
    Nov 13 2024
    The Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association has been instrumental in the growth of tourism in Northern Ontario for just under 100 years since 1929.

    Laurie Marcel, who is the Executive Director of NOTO, joins Bill and Ben to talk about how NOTO helps shape legislation and the controversial spring bear hunt that got canceled in the late 90’s.


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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Northern Ontario “Rocks”: A Look Into the Geology of The Province

    Northern Ontario “Rocks”: A Look Into the Geology of The Province
    Nov 6 2024
    Larry Dyke, Professor Emeritus and longtime member of the Geological Survey of Canada, joins the show as we explore the geology and formation of Ontario’s landscape.

    Larry helps answer the questions of how the rock formations in Ontario were formed, The Canadian Shield, and how climate change is going to change our province in the years and centuries to come.


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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    1 h y 1 m
  • A Halloween Special Set in Northern Ontario

    A Halloween Special Set in Northern Ontario
    Oct 30 2024
    It’s the day before Halloween and we invited Chris Darton the director and creator of The Damnation to chat about his new movie!

    The Damnation takes place in the small largely Indigenous Canadian communities of Creek and Buffalo Mines. Since the closing of the mines a number of years ago the area is a shell of its once thriving past. The area is mostly made up of seniors and Indigenous people who have inhabited the area for hundreds of years. To further complicate matters developers - led by a mysterious religious figure have appeared and are clearcutting the land.

    Chris talks about his passion for film making and love of Northern Ontario as well as subtly putting a spotlight on issues that affect many Indigenous communities

    Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg7S2X-K3SE


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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    54 m
  • Bill’s 2024/25 Winter Prediction

    Bill’s 2024/25 Winter Prediction
    Oct 23 2024
    Backroads Bill has been predicting the winter season for many years using indigenous teachings taught by Gord Restoule.He breaks down when he thinks winter will start, when it will end, how cold it will get and how much snow we will get.

    We also compare his prediction to other predictions from the Weather Network and the Farmers Almanac.


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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    35 m
  • The Magic of Riding the Budd Car

    The Magic of Riding the Budd Car
    Oct 16 2024
    Budd Cars were a popular way of travel back in the mid 1900s but one still exists in Northern Ontario and has been taking passengers from Sudbury up to White River for many years. It is one of only 2 flag stop trains in Canada.

    Bill recently went on this train with a few friends and he talks about his experience riding the train alongside our guest Teresa Taillefer. Teresa is an artist who used the trip as inspiration for her painting.


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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    40 m
  • Behind the Scenes of Carving Sasquatch Sam

    Behind the Scenes of Carving Sasquatch Sam
    Oct 9 2024
    Gerald Gunkle was tasked by Bill to carve an 8 foot 1500 pound wooden sculpture in the likeness of a sasquatch which now makes it’s home at the Ecology Centre in Mattawa.

    Gerald shares his process, the challenges he faced, and how they were able to transport this huge sculpture across southern Ontario to it’s newest home.


    Check out more of Gerald's work here: https://cancarve.com/blog/


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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    51 m
  • What are the Best Fall Destinations in Ontario?

    What are the Best Fall Destinations in Ontario?
    Oct 2 2024
    It is officially fall and today Bill takes us on a road trip all around Ontario to answer the question: what are the best fall destinations?

    Bill also gives his winter prediction and we celebrate a milestone for the podcast!


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    Production Credits:
    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    52 m
  • Norval Morrisseau: The Battle Against Fakes and Asset Defamation - Part 2

    Norval Morrisseau: The Battle Against Fakes and Asset Defamation - Part 2
    Sep 25 2024
    On part 2 we continue our conversation with Cory Dingle and go further into the implications of asset defamation.

    Cory talks about the AI program they designed to spot fake paintings but due to legislation can’t use it. He also looks to the future and how he hopes his team’s battle can shape Canadian art fraud laws.

    Missed part 1? Listen to it here: https://www.northbayecho.ca/norval-morrisseau-the-battle-against-fakes-and-asset-defamation-part-1/

    Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bil
    land on Twitter: @steertonorthONT

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    Production Credits:

    Host: Backroads Bill Steer
    Producer: Ben Sargent
    Produced by Clark Communications
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    51 m