Contributors

Alex Allan

Alex Allan is an award-winning multimedia journalist and graduate of Fanshawe College's Journalism Broadcasting and Digital Communication Management programs. He is based in Saint John and covers stories across New Brunswick. Contact Alex at allana@radioabl.ca.

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Amanda Lynn Mayhew

Amanda Lynn Mayhew is a passionate outdoor enthusiast, advocate for conservation, and talented filmmaker known for inspiring others through her adventures and environmental efforts. The native of Manitouwadge combines her love for nature with storytelling to promote outdoor recreation and wildlife preservation.

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Arcade Zilinski

Arcade Zilinski is a coach, a league president, and a passionate follower of every minor sport in Kenora—from hockey to cheer and everything in between. When he’s not tracking down scores or sideline stories, he’s in the kitchen cooking up something delicious. His blog Between the Lines serves up behind-the-scenes coverage of Kenora’s youth sports scene with a side of humour and heart. Warning: may contain strong opinions on Baseball and funny dad jokes.

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Brad Perry

Brad Perry is an award-winning news anchor and reporter and a 2013 graduate of the NBCC journalism program. Based in New Brunswick, he is also the assistant national news director for Acadia Broadcasting. Contact Brad at perry.brad@radioabl.ca.

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Bryan Tait

Bryan Tait is an award-winning journalist based in New Brunswick. He’s a 2008 graduate of St. Thomas University’s journalism program, and a 2021 graduate of the University of New Brunswick’s law program. Contact Bryan at taitb@radioabl.ca.

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Caitlin Snow

Caitlin Snow is an award-winning news anchor who started in the radio business nearly 20 years ago. She is based in Halifax, reporting on and broadcasting stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Caitlin at snowc@radioabl.ca.

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Caleb McMillan

Caleb McMillan is an on-air personality with 89.5 The Lake in Kenora. Before joining the Acadia team in 2025, he worked as a freelance writer, teaming up with breweries, cannabis growers, and YouTubers. Now, he’s back to his first love — radio.

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Candi Badanai

Candi Badanai is a proud Thunder Bay local, theatre enthusiast, and community cheerleader who is passionate about helping children thrive through the arts. She loves being a wife to Lawrence and mom to Emmy. You can often catch her trying out local drinks and eats — and maybe even jumping on stage for a little karaoke. Candi is all about making people smile and creating fun wherever she goes.

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CJ Goater

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Donna Anderson

Donna Michelle Anderson is an Anishinaabe woman born and raised in Kenora and a proud member of Onigaming First Nation in Treaty #3 Territory. She is a storyteller, public speaker, and community connector, dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices and sharing insights on culture, wellness, and community life.

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Edmund Fernandez

Show Us Your NWO is an opportunity for you to submit photos as you experience life in northwestern Ontario. Edmund has enjoyed photography for years and every so often will pull together your best shots to highlight on YourKenora.ca

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Evan Taylor

Evan Taylor is a 2018 graduate of the journalism program at Fanshawe College. He is based in Bridgewater and covers stories across the South Shore and Nova Scotia. Contact Evan at taylore@radioabl.ca.

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Graysen Thompson

How I’m Manifesting Fun (and Magic) Into My Everyday Life - I turned 29 this year, and somewhere between the birthday cake and a late-night chat with a friend, it hit me: I don’t want life to just happen to me — I want to co-create it. Not just the big stuff, like career or relationships. I’m talking about the fun. The sparkle. The moments that make people look at you and say, “You’re glowing.” So, I made a quiet little pact with myself: I’m going to manifest more fun. Not the wild, expensive kind (although never say no to a plane ticket) — but the kind that makes life feel rich, full, and intentionally joyful. The kind that makes you text your friends, “Can we please do that again?”

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Jacob Henriksen-Willis

Jacob Henriksen-Willis is a Thunder Bay-based multimedia journalist and die-hard Jays & Raptors fan. He studied journalism and political science at Trent University. You can contact him at Henriksen-WillisJ@radioabl.ca.

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Jacob Moore

Jacob Moore is a reporter for Acadia Broadcasting based in Halifax. He’s worked at both CBC and CTV, as well as the student newspaper at St. Thomas University. Send him any story tips at mooreja@radioabl.ca.

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James Boraski

James Boraski is an avid outdoorsman and is the Owner, Host & Guide at Reel Deal Fish Guiding. Before embarking on his guiding career, James served as the District Manager for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, overseeing operations in Thunder Bay, Kenora, Inuvik, and Yellowknife. James also spent time as the Provincial Fisheries Specialist with both the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters and the Ontario Commercial Fisheries Association and served as an Advisor to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. For over 20 years, James also served as a Fish & Wildlife Technician and Deputy Conservation Officer with the Ministry of Natural Resources. In summary, James knows a great deal about fishing and hunting.

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Jessica Laing

Jessica Laing is a news reporter for Acadia Broadcasting who graduated from the journalism program at Humber College (now known as Humber Polytechnic). She is based in the Port Hawkesbury area of Nova Scotia and is an award-winning photographer. Contact Jessica at LaingJ@radioabl.ca.

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Johnathan Price

Johnathan has been a fixture in the Borderland for over a decade. He takes great pride in not only being an on-air host but an active and engaged member of the local community. He has a passion for connecting with people from behind the microphone as well as in person. He’s grateful to be living and working in the Borderland.

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Kaddie Vaughan

Kaddie Vaughan is the Assistant Program Director for 89.5 the Lake, Q104, CKDR, and 93.1 the Border and the host of the Q Morning Show. They grew up in Kenora and are passionate about experiencing everything that life in Northwestern Ontario has to offer. They believe strongly in the power of sharing stories, and the emotional impact of music. You may run into them hunting down the next great bite to eat at local food spots or exploring Northwestern Ontario with their partner and their dog!

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Kelli Rickard

Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.

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Kevin Jeffrey

Kevin is a 2006 graduate of the Radio Broadcasting Program at Humber College and holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management from Sheridan College. Based in Thunder Bay, he has been actively involved in the hockey community since 2021.

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Kevin Northup

Kevin Northup has been a reporter and news anchor for more than 15 years. He is based in Yarmouth and covers stories locally and across Nova Scotia. Contact Kevin at northupk@radioabl.ca.

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Lisa Lemarquand

Lisa Lemarquand (Laudadio - the Italian half) is the owner of Fox On The Run lunch and coffee bar, a mom, a wife, and a passionate home cook who believes that food is love — and every recipe has a story.

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Mack the Dog

Woof Woof!

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Natalie Chiasson

Natalie Chiasson is a multimedia journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She graduated from the Radio/Television/Journalism program at NSCC, and is passionate about community, culture, and storytelling. Contact her anytime at ChiassonN@radioabl.ca.

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Randy Thoms

Randy Thoms is a veteran news broadcaster with over 40 years' experience. He is based in Fort Frances and covers stories across northwestern Ontario. Contact Randy at thoms.randy@radioabl.ca.

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Robert Animikii Horton

Robert Animikii Horton is an educator, author, orator, and linguist. He is a member of Rainy River First Nations.

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Sam Goldstein

Sam Goldstein is a 2025 graduate of the Seneca Polytechnic journalism program. Sam’s great passions are for history, politics, and food. Born and raised in Toronto, he works as a multimedia journalist in Thunder Bay. You can reach him at goldsteins@radioabl.ca.

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Scott Pettigrew

Scott is an award-winning journalist with over 40 years’ experience. Scott has a passion for politics, sports and his community. Contact Scott at pettigrew.scott@radioabl.ca.

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Senara Erwin

Senara Erwin is an artist and game developer who returned to northwestern because she missed the cold winters. She enjoys gaming with locals and helping out with the Ice Box Radio Theater in International Falls as a sound engineer from time to time.

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Stephanie Beaumont

Stephanie Beaumont is a freelance columnist based on Canada's East Coast. A former TV host and recording artist, Stephanie still dabbles in both when the opportunity arises. She loves music, adores movies and is head over heels for coffee. Find out more at stephaniebeaumont.com.

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Steve Gow

Steve Gow is journalist and media professional with more than 20 years’ experience in radio, television and digital/print media. You can contact Steve at gows@radioabl.ca.

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Stuart Walter

Stuart Walter is the Communications Manager for the Kenora Thistles U18 hockey program and a former broadcast journalist.

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Talia Saley

Talia Saley is the Lake Morning Show host for 89.5 The Lake in Kenora. She grew up in Toronto but lived in South Korea for six years, and loves sharing stories about her mixed culture and food. She loves all things Pokémon, K-pop and rom-coms. Talia enjoys talking about topics that are important to you and is always eager to hear your stories!

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Tara Clow

Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.

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Tim Davidson

Tim Davidson has more than 30 years of experience in radio news. He is based in Kenora and covers stories in northwestern Ontario. Contact Tim at davidson.tim@radioabl.ca.

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Wilfred Fraser

Wilfred Fraser is an indigenous multimedia journalist and a graduate from St. Thomas University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He is based in Fredericton. Contact Wilfred at FraserW@radioabl.ca.

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