North Bay Centennial Stories

In this episode, Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield sits down with Jennifer Allison, Director/Curator of the WKP Kennedy Gallery, to talk about 100 Years, 100 Perspectives—a special Centennial exhibition featuring 100 artists sharing their unique interpretations of North Bay through art.

In this episode of the Centennial Stories Podcast, Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield chats with Colin Davis of Good Atlas about the 2025 North Bay Plein Air Festival and its art works which are now on exhibit at the Good Atlas Gallery.

Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield sits down with the Capitol Centre’s Katina Connolly and Kerri Morin to talk about the upcoming Bay Block Party. Together, they share what’s planned for this year’s event.

In this episode, Mark Wagner from the Gateway Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) joins host Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield to discuss 100 Years of Mining in North Bay. He shares highlights about the group’s upcoming two-day event on May 30 and 31at the North Bay Waterfront and reflects on the industry’s deep roots and lasting impact on the city

In this episode, Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield sits down with Naomi Hehn, Director/Curator of the North Bay Museum, to talk about North Bay at 100: A People’s History — a special Centennial exhibit that highlights the stories, milestones, and people, groups and organizations that have shaped our city over the past century.

In this episode, Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield sits down with author Yvonne Morin to talk about what inspired her children's book, Jay Saves the Bay, and how it’s helping young readers connect with the community. Illustrated by Michaela Bedard, the story follows local superhero Jay on an adventure to protect North Bay from the villainous Governor Greaseball. Proceeds from the book support children’s programming at the North Bay Public Library.

Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield chats with Stu Campaigne,Vice-Chair of the North Bay Municipal Heritage Committee, about the committee’s work and its photography contest, part of this year’s North Bay Centennial celebrations. Open to all ages, the contest highlights the connection betweenarchitecture and nature, showcasing how air, water, and land shape our built environment.

In this introductory Centennial podcast segment, host Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield chats with Lacey Stevens, Centennial Celebrations Programmer, about the exciting plans and events ahead for North Bay’s 100th anniversary.