Voyage North
with Cathy Alex

Jamie McDonald knows a thing or two about spending long periods in hospital.
As a child, the British man spent nine years being treated for a rare spinal condition and a very weak immune system.
Now that he's recovered, McDonald wants to raise money for the organizations that were so helpful to him, and his family, when he was sick.
He's running across Canada to raise money for for the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

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Scroll down for some tales to inspire you.

Here's 12 year-old Joshua Bruyere (pictured above) talking about his impressive sidewalk stand.

Kirk Maurer is a historical interpreter at the Fort William Historical Park and he's spent his summer making barrels.

At twenty, Ellia Heroux is the youngest captain for Sail Superior in Thunder Bay. She's spent her summer on the water.

This summer Megan Murphy traveled throughout northern Ontario with Science North as a camp counselor.

Now like many people, you may know the Proclaimers from their biggest song I'm Gonna Be(500 Miles).
The Scottish, identical twins are playing Crocks August 19th.
But, there's more to The Proclaimers than a song about a lengthy walk.
They've been going strong for 25 years with a string of U-K hits and even a musical based on their 1987 debut Sunshine on Leith.
VN guest host Heather McLeod reached one half of the band Charlie Reid in Edinburgh, Scotland to talk about the upcoming show.

A youth-oriented community gardening group is selling fresh produce at Thunder Bay bus terminals as part of a new pilot project.
Voyage North's Josh Lynn checked out this unique, urban farmers market.

Tape is the latest play from Thunder Bay's New Noise Productions. It's a compelling (and disturbing) look at friendship and young love. We hear from Michael Sobota, the director and one of the actors, Andrew Paulsen.

While resting near a lake, 42 year-old Trevor Miller was first attacked, then pursued by a bear. The ordeal ended with the loss of one of the dogs. Miller shared his story with CBC News this afternoon.

The jurors at the inquest into the death of Gustavo Argueta gave their recommendations last night. We find out if they'll be enough to protect younger, inexperienced workers.

Jugglers, circus acts and musicians, all performing on the street and hoping to stop you in your tracks. That is the art of busking. And it's taking over the Bay & Algoma shopping district this weekend. The Valley Fresh Buskers Festival runs this Saturday and Sunday. Brian Hamilton is president of the Bay & Algoma Merchant's Association and one of the festival's organizers. Janie Chadwick is one of the buskers performing at it. They spoke with host Cathy Alex.

Thunder Bay's Greenbank Trio has been travelling for the last several months. Last summer, they were novice touring musicians. This time around they're veterans. But that doesn't mean that everything goes according to plan! The band has landed back in Thunder Bay for a show tomorrow (fri) night at Black Pirates Pub but first they stopped by the studio for a chat with host Cathy Alex.

It's known more for hosting shags, and having bands like Trooper grace it's stage. But if a new plan goes ahead, the Port Arthur Prosvita could see new life as a youth centre. The Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre went to city council last night, looking for help with the project. They hope to operate the youth facility. It could serve as many as 4000 people, between the ages of 12 and 24. Bernice Dubec (DOO-beck) is the Executive Director of the Friendship Centre. She spoke with host Cathy Alex.