# Gogama: Small Town, Big Heart in Northern Ontario

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Podcast: [The Backroads Bill Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086)
Published: 2026-04-01T13:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

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 about Gogama’s past, from its days as a much larger mill town to the challenges that came with population decline. We also explore how the community has adapted over time, from improving internet access and infrastructure to maintaining essential services through volunteer efforts. 0:00 Intro 3:29 Where Gogama Is & Who Lives There 10:18 From Boom Town to Decline 17:05 Housing, Growth & Challenges 28:03 The Legend of the Wolf Man 39:59 Derailment, Recovery & Moving Forward

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