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In this special election series of Echo Essentials, North Bay council candidates Dave Dale, Nathaniel Lachance and Lana Mitchell sit down for an in-depth conversation about their priorities, experience, and ideas for the city ahead of the 2026 municipal election.
The discussion covers some of the biggest issues facing North Bay, including housing and affordability, city spending, transparency and accountability, economic development, leadership at City Hall, arts and culture, and the future of community spaces such as the West Ferris Arena.
The candidates also respond to questions about the previous term of Council, public trust, and what they believe needs to change moving forward.
Polls open for online voting on October 15, 2026 at 10 A.M. and close on October 26, 2026 at 8 P.M.
0:00 Introductions
3:57 Meet the Candidates
15:00 DNSSAB
30:00 Accountability and Council Structure
46:20 PFAS
1:02:00 Closing Remarks
In this special election series of Echo Essentials, North Bay council candidates Dave Dale, Nathaniel Lachance and Lana Mitchell sit down for an in-depth conversation about their priorities, experience, and ideas for the city ahead of the 2026 municipal election.
The discussion covers some of the biggest issues facing North Bay, including housing and affordability, city spending, transparency and accountability, economic development, leadership at City Hall, arts and culture, and the future of community spaces such as the West Ferris Arena.
The candidates also respond to questions about the previous term of Council, public trust, and what they believe needs to change moving forward.
Polls open for online voting on October 15, 2026 at 10 A.M. and close on October 26, 2026 at 8 P.M.
0:00 Introductions
3:57 Meet the Candidates
15:00 DNSSAB
30:00 Accountability and Council Structure
46:20 PFAS
1:02:00 Closing Remarks
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