Back Roads Bill

A powerful storm that swept through Ontario this summer left much of Bates Island flattened—except for one hauntingly significant campsite. The same site where a rare black bear attack occurred decades ago is now central to author Claire Cameron’s reflections on fear, survival, and nature’s resilience

In the quiet community of Moose Factory, Ontario, a weathered chain-link fence stands as more than just metal and mesh—it is a powerful symbol of Canada's painful residential school legacy

Despite dozens of vacant government-owned properties declared surplus, none have been listed for sale — leaving residents and local leaders frustrated for years

Back Roads Bill (After more than two years Bill offers an update to the Morrisseau art saga of determining fakes and what lies ahead with AI. Another key art forgery ringleader is to be sentenced this coming week

On June 21, a powerful microburst tore through Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park and the Canadian Ecology Centre near Mattawa, flattening tens of thousands of trees. Now, forestry experts are stepping forward to help chart a path forward for this beloved natural space

In an emotional gathering marked by rain and reverence, community members bid farewell to the controversial yet historic Nbiising statue. Days later, fallen trees covered its resting place

'It was 9:12 p.m., June 21, 2025, when I found myself on my knees down on the hardwood floors of Cabin #35, with my hands cupped over my head,' — Back Roads Bill

In part two of his Moosonee/Moose Factory adventure story, Back Roads Bill takes a five-hour train ride through lush boreal forest from Cochrane to Moosonee. But, as he discovered, what awaits at the end of the line may surprise even seasoned travellers — both in its beauty and its lack of preparation