https://lovethenorth.ca/ Latest podcasts from Love The North - your source for Northern Ontario content, stories, and community connections. en-ca Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:07:20 GMT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:07:20 GMT LoveTheNorth.ca RSS Generator https://lovethenorth.ca/static/images/ltn-logo.png https://lovethenorth.ca/ https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261013-what-happens-to-northern-ontario What happens to Northern Ontario's forests when helicopters spray glyphosate after logging? And what is the real cost to our wildlife, water, food sources, and future generations? David Flood, a forestry expert and Indigenous advocate from Matachewan First Nation in Treaty 9, joins Love the North to challenge decades of forest management practices and explain why he believes there's a better way. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261013-what-happens-to-northern-ontario Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:36:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261012-sudbury-ward-natalie-tessier-on Ward 8 candidate Natalie Tessier says her campaign is rooted in one idea: service above self. After knocking on roughly 4,000 doors in Ward 8, Tessier says residents are consistently raising concerns about illegal rooming houses, traffic and pedestrian safety, winter sidewalk maintenance, aging infrastructure and whether their tax dollars are being used effectively. She says City Hall needs to think long term — fixing what is underneath the road before resurfacing it, keeping sidewalks safe for admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261012-sudbury-ward-natalie-tessier-on Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:08:45 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261011-sudbury-ward-12-matteo-raso Ward 12 candidate Matteo Raso says Greater Sudbury’s housing crisis is at the centre of many of the problems residents are facing. High rents, homelessness, affordability and the difficulty of moving from temporary housing into a permanent home are all connected, and Raso says municipal government has a role to play in increasing housing supply and bringing costs down. He also wants major improvements to Ward 12 transit, roads, sidewalks and accessibility — particularly for seniors and admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261011-sudbury-ward-12-matteo-raso Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:24:09 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261010-ward-eddie-astgen-sudbury-tax Is Sudbury getting its fair share — and are residents getting what they pay for? Ward 9 candidate Eddie Astgen challenges City Hall on municipal spending, deteriorating roads, poor communication, and the billions in natural resources leaving Northern Ontario. From rethinking the Events Centre and demanding better accountability to keeping more mining revenue in Sudbury, Astgen discusses how the City could change its approach to serving taxpayers. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261010-ward-eddie-astgen-sudbury-tax Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:18:35 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261009-sudbury-ward-rajotte-on-youth Ward 7 candidate David Rajotte says he is running because he believes residents are paying more in taxes while receiving less in return. From youth programs and vandalism to deteriorating roads, homelessness, addiction, property taxes, garbage collection and attracting new business, Rajotte says Greater Sudbury needs to start solving problems at the ground level. A major focus for him is youth. He argues that when young people have nowhere to go and nothing affordable to do, communities admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261009-sudbury-ward-rajotte-on-youth Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:28:03 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261009-sudbury-ward-11-amy-voz Ward 11 candidate Amy Voz says meaningful change in Greater Sudbury has to start at the community level. Drawing on her work in addiction recovery and housing support, Voz says she sees first-hand where the system is failing people — from limited detox spaces and gaps after treatment, to housing barriers that make recovery even harder. She also talks about safer roads, aging infrastructure, rats and pests, property taxes, the Event Centre, and the need to scrutinize how every taxpayer dollar is admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261009-sudbury-ward-11-amy-voz Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:14:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261008-sudbury-ward-11-shawn-ouimet Could a six-pad arena funded through hotel stays help Sudbury attract more tournaments—and could an existing arena become a homeless shelter? Ward 11 candidate Shawn Ouimet joins Love the North to discuss these proposals, rising property taxes, city spending and the concerns he’s hearing at residents’ doors. From rats in Minnow Lake to missing sidewalks and speeding, the conversation explores what better value and safer neighbourhoods could look like. Watch the full conversation at admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261008-sudbury-ward-11-shawn-ouimet Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:49:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261005-animal-welfare-in-ontario-jill Jill from PetSave says Ontario does not necessarily need dozens of new animal-welfare laws — it needs the laws already in place to actually be enforced. She argues that taxpayers are funding provincial animal-welfare officers, municipal pounds, investigations and court processes, yet rescue groups are still being left to deal with hoarding cases, neglected animals, overcrowding, veterinary bills and emergency placements. Her concern is that government policy is being created by people who do admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261005-animal-welfare-in-ontario-jill Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:47:32 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261004-sudbury-ward-shawn-rossi-on Ward 8 candidate Shawn Rossi says Greater Sudbury needs to stop accepting the same problems year after year and start fixing them properly. From potholes and road maintenance to housing, homelessness, red tape, taxes and major City projects, Rossi argues that too many issues are being handled with temporary solutions instead of long-term planning. His message is simple: if the same problem keeps coming back, the system needs to change. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261004-sudbury-ward-shawn-rossi-on Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:09:03 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261001-detox-without-gimmicks-how-body What does “detox” really mean? In this episode of Love the North, Dr. Josie and Rachelle take a practical look at the everyday things our bodies are exposed to — from plastics and pesticides to processed foods, household products and even the air around us. Rather than focusing on extreme cleanses, they explain how the body already has powerful systems designed to process and eliminate unwanted substances — and how simple lifestyle changes may help support those systems. From drinking more admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261001-detox-without-gimmicks-how-body Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:47:26 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261001-sudbury-ward-borg-on-roads Sudbury Ward 9 candidate James Borg joins Love the North to talk about why he entered municipal politics and why he believes Greater Sudbury needs to get back to the basics. From deteriorating roads and aging infrastructure to affordability, rural services, public transit, local business, downtown spending and the Events Centre, Borg says the City needs to spend taxpayer dollars with more logic, more accountability and a much stronger focus on the everyday needs of residents. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261001-sudbury-ward-borg-on-roads Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:12:31 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260929-northern-ontario-animal-welfare-jill Jill from PetSave returns to Love the North with a blunt message: Northern Ontario’s animal welfare system is not working the way it should. From cruelty complaints that appear to go unanswered, to rescues being left to handle hoarding cases, abandoned animals, emergency care, and northern outreach with little or no government funding, Jill says the current system needs accountability, better enforcement, and meaningful change. The discussion also looks at PetSave’s continued work in Grassy admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260929-northern-ontario-animal-welfare-jill Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:00:48 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260927-farm-to-table-in-northern Brianna from Radical Gardens in Timmins joins Love the North to explain what true farm-to-table really means — and why buying local food can have a much bigger impact than simply knowing where your meal came from. From growing produce and mushrooms to raising livestock, sourcing from nearby farmers, dealing with Northern Ontario’s difficult climate, and navigating a food distribution system that often works against the North, Brianna explains why local agriculture matters for food quality, food admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260927-farm-to-table-in-northern Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:03:45 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260927-sudbury-ward-christel-brandle-says Sudbury Ward 2 Candidate Christel Brandle joins Love the North to talk about why she entered the municipal election, why she believes Ward 2 needs a full-time councillor, and why residents in communities like Lively, Copper Cliff, Naughton, Whitefish, Beaver Lake, Worthington and Fairbanks deserve a stronger voice at City Hall. From taxes and aging infrastructure to emergency response, development, housing, the downtown Events Centre and the future of Ward 2, Brandle says residents are ready admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260927-sudbury-ward-christel-brandle-says Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:56:41 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260923-sudbury-rat-infestation-residents-demand Nine rats in one backyard. More than 150 resident reports. Now Sudbury is being forced to confront a growing rat problem. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260923-sudbury-rat-infestation-residents-demand Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:18:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260920-sudbury-ward-10-derek-young “A 180-Day Plan for Sudbury” Derek Young | Ward 10 Candidate admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260920-sudbury-ward-10-derek-young Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260919-northern-ontario-food-bank-crisis FOOD BANK DEMAND IS SURGING Sudbury + Sault Ste. Marie admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260919-northern-ontario-food-bank-crisis Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:55:49 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260919-johnston-wants-to-change-sudbury “PUT THE PEOPLE FIRST” Bob Johnston for Mayor admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260919-johnston-wants-to-change-sudbury Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:03:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260916-bill-leduc-goes-deep-are VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY? admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260916-bill-leduc-goes-deep-are Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:19:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260914-when-pets-become-inconvenient-growing DON’T DUMP YOUR PET admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260914-when-pets-become-inconvenient-growing Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:21:05 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260912-ward-candidate-tysen-galoni-different Fix the Basics. Build a Better Sudbury. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260912-ward-candidate-tysen-galoni-different Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:52:54 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260911-sudbury-election-miranda-rocca-circelli-mayor A NEW DIRECTION FOR SUDBURY admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260911-sudbury-election-miranda-rocca-circelli-mayor Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:56:01 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260910-sudbury-ward-eric-benoit-on KEEPING THE MOMENTUM GOING #Sudbury #Election #ward2 #ericbenoit admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260910-sudbury-ward-eric-benoit-on Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:30:51 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260909-when-forest-goes-quiet-what What happens when a diverse Northern Ontario forest becomes a forest of just one species? Troy Woodhouse of Flying Post First Nation close to Timmins, Ontario joins Love the North to talk about the changes he says he has witnessed on the land — fewer berries, changing wildlife patterns, declining biodiversity and forests that can feel almost silent. This conversation goes beyond one forestry practice. It asks a much bigger question: What kind of forest are we leaving behind? Watch the full admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260909-when-forest-goes-quiet-what Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:48:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260909-sudbury-ward-candidate-wanda-berton-heyerichs “We pay a lot of tax — residents should be able to see and feel the results.” Ward 9 candidate Wanda Berton-Heyerichs joins Love the North to discuss why she’s running for Greater Sudbury City Council and what she believes needs to change. From roads, snow removal and property taxes to community safety, affordable housing and accountability, Wanda explains why she wants the city to focus on getting the basics right. Her approach? **Listen. Identify the problem. Find the gaps. Measure the admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260909-sudbury-ward-candidate-wanda-berton-heyerichs Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:26:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260905-spay-neuter-affordable-pet-care Spaying and neutering isn’t just about preventing unwanted litters — it’s an important part of responsible pet care. In this episode of PetSave on Love The North, we talk about access to affordable spay and neuter services through East Village Animal Hospital and why these clinics are so important for cats, dogs, their families, and our Northern Ontario communities. 🐾 Better pet health 🐾 Fewer unwanted litters 🐾 Less pressure on rescues and shelters 🐾 More affordable access to veterinary care admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260905-spay-neuter-affordable-pet-care Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:15:06 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260904-ward-karan-wants-to-make **Who should represent Ward 8?** Karan sits down with Love The North to talk about why he’s running for Sudbury City Council and what he’s hearing at the doors — safer neighbourhoods, better roads and infrastructure, accessibility, affordability and rising property taxes. We also get into his background in business, volunteering and community service, and why he believes Ward 8 and Sudbury can do better. **Meet the candidate. Hear where he stands. Then make your own decision.** Watch on admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260904-ward-karan-wants-to-make Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:42:52 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260901-driven-beyond-years-business-swimming Grade 11 student Hudson is already building a business, competing against some of Ontario’s best swimmers, and setting his sights on post-secondary athletics in the United States. From growing Lakeside Lures to winning SwimRun events and earning top finishes at the Ontario Swimming Championships, Hudson is proving what determination, discipline and a willingness to work can accomplish. 🎣 Business. 🏊 Competition. 📚 Academics. One very driven Northern Ontario student. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260901-driven-beyond-years-business-swimming Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:17:16 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260828-one-dog-to-bark-bus What started with one starving pregnant dog at the Grassy Narrows dump quickly exposed a much bigger problem. PetSave has now sent a crew north, a Bark Bus is on the road, food is being delivered, dogs are being rescued, and organizations across Ontario are stepping up to help. This episode shows what animal rescue in Northern Ontario really looks like: distance, limited veterinary access, community dogs, transportation challenges — and an incredible network of people working together to save admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260828-one-dog-to-bark-bus Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:27:54 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260827-stop-spray-what-happening-to **If you hunt it, fish it, trap it or gather it — this conversation matters.** What happens after Northern Ontario forests are sprayed with herbicides? In this episode of **STOP THE SPRAY**, we sit down with Joel Terrio to discuss concerns surrounding glyphosate and forestry spraying — from moose habitat and wild game to fish, berries, waterways and the larger Northern Ontario food chain. 🎥 Watch the full conversation at **LoveTheNorth.ca** **Hunters. Anglers. Trappers. Foragers. It’s time to admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260827-stop-spray-what-happening-to Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:43:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260825-enough-is-enough-why-animal When the abuse is caught on video, what happens next? PetSave is asking a difficult question: Are our animal protection and court systems doing enough to hold repeat offenders accountable? In this episode, Jill talks about disturbing local cruelty cases, the lack of consequences she has witnessed, overcrowded rescues, the importance of spaying and neutering, and why animal advocates are reaching a breaking point. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260825-enough-is-enough-why-animal Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:07:45 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260819-building-champions-esmie-on-speed BUILDING OLYMPIANS. BUILDING LEADERS. BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHAMPIONS admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260819-building-champions-esmie-on-speed Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:16:07 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260817-beyond-ranks-veterans-housing-project **VETERANS HOUSING: $10 MILLION SECURED!** admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260817-beyond-ranks-veterans-housing-project Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:28:56 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260813-stop-spray-why-are-we What are we spraying on our forests and why? Who benefits and who has given the OK? What happens to your drinking water? admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260813-stop-spray-why-are-we Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:39:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260812-pet-care-you-can-afford CAN'T AFFORD THE VET? admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260812-pet-care-you-can-afford Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:14:30 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260731-what-happens-when-they-spray What is it doing to your drinking water? The animals & the forest might be screaming at us. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260731-what-happens-when-they-spray Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:25:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260729-beyond-ranks-part-ryan-on The uniform may come off at the end of a shift, but the experiences do not always stay at work. In Part 2 of Beyond the Ranks, Ryan speaks openly about PTSD, first-responder mental health, workplace stigma, family pressures and the importance of checking in with the people around us. Sometimes support begins with one simple question: “Are you okay?” Watch the full conversation and help us spread a message that could make a real difference. Follow • Subscribe • Share LoveTheNorth.ca admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260729-beyond-ranks-part-ryan-on Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:50:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260727-liver-actually-tastes-good-two Think you hate liver? You may have just never had it cooked properly. Mama G and Rachelle head into the kitchen to make two traditional liver dishes: liver and onions with bacon and homemade pan gravy, followed by a rich, smooth beef liver pâté. They share the simple tricks that make the difference—how to remove the strong metallic taste, keep liver tender, build flavour with caramelized onions and spices, and turn an overlooked ingredient into something the whole family may actually enjoy. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260727-liver-actually-tastes-good-two Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:51:38 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260723-love-liver-food-herbs-organ LOVE YOUR LIVER - but is is healthy? admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260723-love-liver-food-herbs-organ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:36:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260717-are-you-hurting-dog-truth What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260717-are-you-hurting-dog-truth Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:26:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260716-beyond-ranks-inside-25-million How Do You Build a $25 Million Dream? admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260716-beyond-ranks-inside-25-million Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:50:09 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260712-beyond-ranks-hidden-weight-carried IT’S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY PTSD & FIRST RESPONDERS admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260712-beyond-ranks-hidden-weight-carried Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:24:30 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260703-taking-flight-in-northern-ontario Their First Flight Could Change Their Life. admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260703-taking-flight-in-northern-ontario Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:36:49 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260629-where-can-you-find-homeless She Served Canada... Now She Needs Canada! The Hidden Crisis of Canada's Women Veterans admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260629-where-can-you-find-homeless Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:19:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260624-petsave-another-day-northern-communities **DOGS IN CRISIS - THE NORTH NEEDS HELP** admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260624-petsave-another-day-northern-communities Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:33:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260623-petty-officer-to-municipal-public Navy Veteran • Public Works Leader • Veterans Advocate admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260623-petty-officer-to-municipal-public Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:45:18 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260622-bbq-sauce-don-buy-it **BBQ Sauce Without All the Sugar!** **Real Ingredients. Big Flavour.** admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260622-bbq-sauce-don-buy-it Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:16:00 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260615-gail-routine The Daily Routine That Keeps Gail Moving admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260615-gail-routine Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:32:31 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260614-petsave-when-petsave-gets-call Goats, Heat & Summer Pet Safety! admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260614-petsave-when-petsave-gets-call Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:55:18 GMT https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260611-petsave-bubbles-manitoulin-island-is Meet Bubbles from Manitoulin Island — She’s Got Puppy Breath! admin Community https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260611-petsave-bubbles-manitoulin-island-is Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:32:00 GMT