Gogama: Small Town, Big Heart in Northern Ontario

E133 - Gogama: Small Town, Big Heart in Northern Ontario

Published: April 1, 2026

Duration: 44:48

On this episode of Backroads Bill, we head off the highway and into the small Northern Ontario community of Gogama, a place with a population of just a few hundred but a story that runs deep.

We’re joined by longtime resident Gerry Talbot, who has spent his entire life in Gogama and has been involved in nearly every aspect of the community. From local services and volunteer boards to preserving the town’s history, Gerry shares what it takes to keep a small town going and why people continue to call it home .

We talk abou...