In the Echo Essentials Podcast clip above, Gary Gardiner, a first-term North Bay city councillor visits the Echo Essentials Podcast studio to share what changed his mind about the proposed twin-pad arena project.
Co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale are joined by Gardiner for a late-October discussion with a decision looming on the twin-pad arena and community centre destined for the Steve Omishcl Sports Complex.
See related: Which 2022 council candidates support/oppose the new rec centre/rink?
While he never shut the door on moving forward with what he saw as an appropriate project for the community, Gardiner expressed serious concerns about the proposal over the past number of years.
See also: Which 2022 mayoralty candidates support new Recreational Centre at Omischl?
Despite his late entry into the political sphere in North Bay, Gardiner brings a respected and sage voice to the council table on a variety of issues. Gardiner is also the chair of the municipal Community Safety and Well-Being ad hoc committee.
In the episode, Dale asks Gardiner what he thinks about running for mayor again.
Find the full-length episode of the podcast featuring Coun. Gary Gardiner and other podcast offerings recorded in the North Bay Echo Community Podcast studio at North Bay Echo.
The Echo Essentials Podcast ties together all of the elements of the North Bay Echo Community Podcast Network and is hosted by Essentials newsletter editor Dave Dale and Echo’s principal partner Scott Clark. North Bay Echo is a network of podcasts focusing on our community. Guests on the weekly Echo Essentials Podcast reflect on the challenges and issues facing North Bay while Clark and Dale discuss the topics and podcasts featured in the newsletters.
