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County CloseupATV SafetyThey're fast and fun, but in the hands of untrained drivers, ATVs – All Terrain Vehicles, can be deadly. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, in the last 10 years, there have been 58 off-road vehicle fatalities in the region, with 59 per cent of those occurring with drivers not wearing helmets. In fact, the Haliburton Highlands OPP say the region leads the province with the most ATV fatalities.
Haliburton ATV Club President Mike Bukowski says his club is doing all it can to educate ATV riders the importance of obeying speed limits, wearing a helmet and not driving while impaired. Th...2025-07-1407 minCounty CloseupHydro One Recovery FundThanks to Hydro One's Ice Storm 2025 Recovery Grant, 50 indigenous communities and municipalities, including the County of Haliburton and the Township of Minden Hills, will receive up to ten thousand dollars to support local recovery efforts and bolster emergency preparedness.
Minden Hills declared a state of emergency that lasted long after the initial storm and subsequent power outage. That declaration made the municipality eligible for provincial aid. With the additional grant monies from Hydro One, Mayor Bob Carter says the emergency infrastructure in the municipality can now be enhanced. He says the money is appreciated given that it...2025-07-1407 minCounty CloseupDeparting HHHS CEOHHHS CEO Veronica Nelson recently announced her plans to leave the hospital to take on the CEO role at Ross Memorial in Lindsay. Nelson came into the organization in the midst of turmoil, following the closure of the Minden Emergency Room. After two years, she's proud of the work that's been done to build back the trust of both staff and the community and forging a path forward together.
In her two years here, Nelson successfully stewarded the construction of the new CT and mammography units at the Haliburton hospital and work is already underway for the...2025-07-1409 minCounty CloseupFoster Families NeededThe Kawartha Haliburton Children's Aid Society is hoping to find more foster families willing to open their homes to care for children and have launched a campaign to help encourage them to do so through information sessions throughout the region.
While the good news is fewer children and youth are going into the care of the KHCAS, the bad news is that either through retirement, changing family dynamics or simply the cost of living ever increasing, the number of foster parents and families is dwindling. Currently, there are 30 foster families with the KHCAS, but more are desperately...2025-07-0707 minCounty CloseupHaliburton Writers WriteOn the third Wednesday of the month, a group of men and women meet in the private dining area of a local restaurant in Haliburton to share their writing samples, receive feedback and be pushed out of their comfort zone. The newly-formed Haliburton Writers Write group aims to support local writers in the region and to have some fun along the way.
The group was the brainchild of the Haliburton Arts Council and Doug Tindal who saw a need for a support group of sorts for local writers. So far, the group is attracting a wide array...2025-07-0706 minCounty CloseupHHHS Shuttle BusThere's a new shuttle bus driving around Haliburton County each week and it's driving positive change for Community Support Service clients struggling to remain independent in their homes. The Haliburton Highlands Health Services shuttle bus, (aka Triple H S), is making a real difference in the lives of those 55 and over and those with mobility issues by picking them up at their homes and driving them to get groceries, go to the bank, pick up medication or even visit with friends in town.
The shuttle bus works on a fee-for-service platform, with riders paying $15 dollars per round...2025-07-0705 minCounty CloseupHaliburton Writers WriteOn the third Wednesday of the month, a group of men and women meet in the private dining area of a local restaurant in Haliburton to share their writing samples, receive feedback and be pushed out of their comfort zone. The newly-formed Haliburton Writers Write group aims to support local writers in the region and to have some fun along the way.
The group was the brainchild of the Haliburton Arts Council and Doug Tindal who saw a need for a support group of sorts for local writers. So far, the group is attracting a wide array...2025-07-0706 minCounty CloseupFoster Families NeededThe Kawartha Haliburton Children's Aid Society is hoping to find more foster families willing to open their homes to care for children and have launched a campaign to help encourage them to do so through information sessions throughout the region.
While the good news is fewer children and youth are going into the care of the KHCAS, the bad news is that either through retirement, changing family dynamics or simply the cost of living ever increasing, the number of foster parents and families is dwindling. Currently, there are 30 foster families with the KHCAS, but more are desperately...2025-07-0707 minCounty CloseupVeronica NelsonHHHS CEO Veronica Nelson recently announced her plans to leave the hospital to take on the CEO role at Ross Memorial in Lindsay. Nelson came into the organization in the midst of turmoil, following the closure of the Minden Emergency Room. After two years, she's proud of the work that's been done to build back the trust of both staff and the community and forging a path forward together.
In her two years here, Nelson successfully stewarded the construction of the new CT and mammography units at the Haliburton hospital and work is already underway for the...2025-07-0709 minCounty CloseupCost Of Pet OwnershipOwning a pet is now more expensive than ever. According to Rover, a Canadian online pet care service,in a blog post about rising costs, dog owners are facing 18 per cent higher costs this year compared to 2024 and cat owners paying 41 per cent more than last year.
As a result, there's greater demand to animal welfare agencies like the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) for more affordable veterinary care, spaying and neutering and pet food. A shortage of veterinarians and vet techs, rising pet insurance rates and the growing trend of corporations...2025-07-0709 minCounty CloseupTrap ShootingAs they've done for more than 58 years, members of the Gooderham Century Gun Club gather in a nearby field throughout the spring, summer and fall to improve their clay trap shooting skills. It's an interesting group of people, some women, some men, some hunters and others just interested in honing their skills with a shot gun.
The trap shooting course has five stations for five shooters and after one shot each, members switch spots. A course firearm officer oversees each session, releasing the small, orange trap disc once the shooter calls ‘pull'. All members must have a gu...2025-06-2305 minCounty CloseupForagingFor Steve Lucacic, nature has so much to offer to feed the body and stir the soul. That's why he's become a passionate forager who loves to pass on his expertise to others. The former touring musician decided to change his eating habits when he got sick. Since then, he's recovered, become a hunter and fishing guide, and 70 per cent of his diet comes from living off the land.
Lucacic teaches foraging, mushroom and plant identification workshops throughout the late spring and summer and has noticed a dramatic rise in those interested in learning all that nature...2025-06-2306 minCounty CloseupTurtle GaurdiansOntario is home to eight species of turtles – all of which are at risk. This time of the year is the most dangerous time for turtle species across the province as more motorists take to area roads. Every year, and estimated 2000 different species of turtles are killed by vehicles.
That's why the work of the Turtle Guardians, based out of Haliburton, is so critically important. Because turtles can take more than two decades to become sexually mature, the turtle population continues to dwindle, since many roads cross the wetlands that are home to turtles. So, the Turtle Gu...2025-06-2308 minCounty CloseupPajama ProjectThey're soft and cozy and the last thing you put on before drifting off to sleep. But for many people, a pair of PJs is almost a luxury and that's what the Great South Lake Pajama Project aims to fix.
Started in 2023 by Joy Webster, whose family has a four-season cottage on South Lake near Minden, the Great South Lake Pajama Project is already a great success. So far, the initiative has collected and distributed more than 500 pajamas to social organizations in Haliburton County that are then giving to those who need them. But there's no slowing...2025-06-2304 minCounty CloseupHali Harmony ProjectHaliburton County is the kind of place that kind of sneaks up and wins you over with its natural wonders, vast recreational opportunities and welcoming people. That's what happened to Laurie Sweig when she moved here six years ago. She fell in love with the peace she found here. Now, the songwriter is giving back to her adopted home by way of music, penning not one, but four songs about Haliburton County, entitled theHaliburton Highlands Harmony Project.
Sweig worked in marketing prior to moving here, then soon began volunteering at the CanoeFM recording studio. Having gained confidence...2025-06-2304 minCounty CloseupRise in ShopliftingThe Retail Council of Canada has reported a 300 per cent increase in shoplifting since the pandemic, and points to economic pressures, the growth of online resale markets for stolen goods and a rise in organized crime activities. The most popular items stolen include meat, cheese, baby formula, clothing and alcohol.
Brad Park owns and operates the Foodland in Haliburton. He says theft is a near daily occurrence and knows the cost of living, addiction and other societal pressures are many of the reasons for the rise in shoplifting.
CanoeFM spoke with both Park and PC...2025-06-2307 minCounty CloseupGrey Divorce"Till death do us part". That's how the marriage vows describe the matrimonial bonds, but when those bonds get broken, divorce is often the next logical step. As Canada's divorce rate is now at a 50-year low, the one demographic where divorce is on the rise, is with those over 50.
Known as ‘grey divorces', these splits come after one partner has chosen to end a long-term relationship in the hopes of living a happier life with the years they have left.
CanoeFM spoke with a family lawyer with practices in both Haliburton County and the Ci...2025-06-2307 minCounty CloseupLessons From the Ice StormIt'll be months before the cleanup is finished in Haliburton County following the destructive ice storm in March that caused trees to snap, power lines to crash and residents to go without power for more than a week. But officials are already tracking the lessons learned because of it.
From building in redundancies and bolstering landline and cell tower infrastructure to creating a far more collaborative approach for whatever emergency comes next, officials are looking at how to improve their preparedness and responses.
CanoeFM spoke with Haliburton County's CAO Gary Dyke, the Director of Haliburton...2025-06-2310 minCounty CloseupHaliburton WayfindingIt's been three years since Dysart et Al's Resources Committee asked the County of Haliburton to explore the creation and installation of wayfinding signs and identity. Now all four municipalities in the county have been presented the Wayfinding Strategy and have given their feedback.
The program, led by pl.ural, a professional landscape architecture, planning and design firm focuses on identifying and creating uniform signage that helps people locate the cultural, historical, civic and recreational destinations within Haliburton County and its four municipalities and is expected to cost $500K, paid for in part by the recently imposed...2025-06-2306 minCounty CloseupLake Partner ProgramFor 30 years, Haliburton County residents have been acting as volunteer scientists, taking water samples as part of the Lake Partner Program. Every spring and fall, they collect samples from 600 lakes and more than 900 sites that are then mailed to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks' lab in Dorset where they are analyzed for a number of water quality factors.
But now, that program's future is in question, since the MECP funding agreement that expired in March hasn't been renewed. Local resident Ron Parkinson and his organization Highlands East Lake Properties has launched an email writing campaign...2025-06-2305 minCounty CloseupPride in the HighlandsVision 2025 — The Future of Pride held recently at Haliburton's Pinestone Inn was an opportunity for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, allies and local government officials to gather to celebrate the last nine years of progress made by Minden Pride and to chart a course for the future.
The event featured hands-on group think sessions on a number of topics including supporting 2S LGBTQIA+ business owners, promoting and hosting events throughout the year, rather than just in June's Pride month and finding more opportunities for public education and engagement.
CanoeFM attended the event and spoke with a...2025-06-2309 minCounty CloseupKnitting For WarmthFor the women who make up Minden's Knitting for Warmth group, everything starts with an 8 X 8 inch square. For 23 years, this group of friends have gathered each week to sew those squares into gorgeous blankets that are then donated to organizations where the need for them is great.
Mary Trepanier is Project Manager of Knitting for Warmth and says she never expected her simple idea of gathering to knit each week would turn into the popular mission it is today. Fueled by pots of tea and goodies, the women share stories and laughs while they produce blankets...2025-06-2305 minCounty CloseupFEEL's Sustainable Shores EventThe Friends of Ecological and Environmental Learning, (FEEL) is offering a weekend filled with workshops, displays and practical, hands-on learning through the first annual Sustainable Shores & Garden Event.
Held at Abbey Gardens May 17 and 18, the focus of the event is on experiential education, specially selected native plants, and other practices meant to support biodiversity and conservation. The event combines hands-on activities, resource sharing, and workshops, with collaboration from local environmental groups.
The event expands on the native plant sale FEEL hosts each spring and builds on the success of their annual Haliburton-Muskoka-Kawartha Children's Water Festival.2025-06-2304 minCounty CloseupInsurance Claims SpikeEvery bill comes due, and now the price of the recent devastating ice storm that caused downed power lines and snapped trees like twigs across Ontario and Quebec is becoming clear. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the estimated cost of property damage the March ice storm caused is $342M.
In Haliburton County, Minden, Kinmount and Gooderham were particularly hard hit and insurance claims are mounting as adjusters scramble to keep up.
Glenn Hall and Serena Wooder are experiencing a rise in claims for homes and vehicles damaged by falling trees or branches. They...2025-05-1008 minCounty CloseupArtidicial Light EffectsThe type of outdoor lighting we choose as homeowners has a direct impact on the behavior of insects, bats and other species. That was the finding of a recent U-Links community research project conducted late last summer.
Ella Honey and Angus McBride, both Masters Candidates in Trent University’s Environment and Life Sciences department conducted studies in the wee hours of the night to discover the affect of different light temperatures and their positioning on the food web around Paudash Lake in Haliburton County.
The researchers presented their findings to a virtual audience for U-Links Ce...2025-05-0909 minCounty CloseupMicroplastics in Haliburton LakesFound at the bottom of the world’s oceans and even on the top of Mount Everest, microplastics are everywhere. A recent research project conducted and presented as part of the recent ULINKs Celebration of Research has found microplastics in Haliburton Lakes.
Trent University’s Environment and Life Sciences Masters Candidate Jacob Wyonch presented his findings to a virtual audience recently, which included environmental groups, interested local residents and members of the media. Local residents requested a study be conducted by the ULINKS Centre for Community-Based Research.
Water sampling began with a previous researcher studying samp...2025-05-0906 minCounty CloseupCanada-US Travel PlansFor decades, Canadians have been good neighbors to the US, but now, thanks to the heavy-handed rhetoric of President Donald Trump, that relationship has soured.
Since the announcement of tariffs impacting Canadian businesses and the 51rst State threats, the ‘buy Canadian’ and ‘elbows up’ movements have prompted many to reconsider where and how they spend their time and disposable income. Thousands of Canadians are now selling their US winter escape properties and refusing to travel there.
The impact is being felt in places like Florida and Arizona, as Canadian snowbirds have chosen not to support the econ...2025-05-0906 minCounty CloseupCommunity Cycling HubGet on your bikes and ride! The Haliburton Community Cycling Hub is now open and ready to help get more people on bicycles enjoying the beauty of the many trails here. Thanks to a $30 thousand dollar seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, support from Dysart et Al, and the Rotary Club of Haliburton, the cycling hub – the brainchild of the Friends of the Rail Trail (or FoRT) will provide free public programming to help more people of all ages enjoy cycling with greater confidence and safety.
CanoeFM attended the recent official ribbon cutting ceremony that featured di...2025-05-0905 minCounty CloseupIndigenous Experiences In Residential SchoolsA travelling exhibit from Kenora’s Lake of the Woods museum, entitled “We Were Taught Differently” now on display at the Minden Hills Cultural Center, hopes to enlighten local residents about what indigenous children and youth endured at these schools – the last of which closed in 1997.
Comprised of a series of panels, photographs and first-person accounts, We were Taught Differently is difficult content to absorb. Touching, poignant and shocking in its portrayal of the lives of indigenous children forced to endure corporal punishment, physical and sexual abuse and discrimination, the exhibit holds nothing back. On display are the real...2025-05-0906 minCounty CloseupCannabis Trends in CanadaWhen it comes to the vices of Canadians, alcohol is still the preferred choice. But a recent report from Statistics Canada shows Canadians are drinking less alcohol and buying more cannabis. In fact, cannabis sales increased by 15.8 per cent, with Canadians spending $5.2 billion dollars in 2023 & 24. Cannabis retailers have their own theories for the trend, saying that with more access, information and a variety of types — not to mention its affordability, are reasons for the rise in use and popularity.
CanoeFM recently spoke with a cannabis retailer in Minden, as well as a few local residents to find ou...2025-05-0906 minCounty CloseupSyrup for SoldiersThe savagery of war and the courage of Canadian service men and women — including that which his own son Chuck endured on his tour in Afghanistan, were all the motivation Wayne Krangle needed to start producing maple syrup for charity, aptly named Syrup for Soldiers. The liquid gold comes from more than 200 sugar maples that Wayne has on his property in Algonquin Highlands.
Now in its 16th season, Wayne is in charge of production, while Wayne, a former corporal and former Toronto Police Services officer, handles sales and marketing of Syrup for Soldiers. Proceeds from the sales of...2025-05-0904 minCounty CloseupATVs Clear Gelert Rail Trail ScriptThe ice storm that knocked out power and decimated thousands of trees in Haliburton County is over, but the damage left behind will take weeks, if not months, to repair. That’s why the Haliburton ATV Association and its many riders turned out recently to help clear the Rail Trail ahead of the upcoming ATV season which begins May 1.
With more than 1,000 kilometers of trails in the region, it’s going to take many hands–and chainsaws–to make the trails both safe and rideable again. CanoeFM went out on the trails to survey the damage and speak to...2025-05-0903 minCounty CloseupMastectomy fittings clinic comes to HaliburtonOne in eight Canadian women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. While urban centers offer far more variety and accessibility to mastectomy products and clothing, women in rural communities must drive hours to find what they need. That’s why the announcement that a new initiative by Body Med North Boutique to help support women with bras, prosthetics or breast forms, compression garments and helpful advice, is welcome news for women in the region living with breast cancer.
CanoeFM recently sat down with a breast cancer survivor and Barb Daize, founder of Body Med Boutique in Bu...2025-05-0906 minCounty CloseupSIRCH Repair CafeBring your broken toasters, your snowblowers, your shirts in need of mending! At Haliburton’s monthly Repair Cafe, you’re sure to find the fix you’re looking for!
That’s the message SIRCH Program Coordinator Dianne Woodcock hopes to spread far and wide. The Haliburton Repair Cafe is open for the season and the many volunteer fixers are ready to take on whatever challenges local residents have to offer.
From jewelry and clothing repairs, to electronic devices or even ceramics, the Repair Cafe aims to extend the life of broken items and keep them out of t...2025-04-1505 minCounty CloseupBrewhouse Board GameThe joy and challenges of brewing beer is what the brand new Brewhouse boardgame is all about, and two local breweries — Haliburton Highlands Brewery and Boshkung Brewery — are featured in the game.
Invented by a former brewer, the aim of the game is to successfully brew a batch of beer of your choice from scratch and have it served in a taproom, while trying to handle some of the real-life pitfalls that can happen along the way.
CanoeFM recently spoke with the game’s creator and with Michael Schiedel-Webb, owner of Haliburton Highlands Brewery, about how th...2025-04-1504 minCounty CloseupDominion Hotel Cook BookEvery Friday, Minden’s Dominion Hotel serves up one of its most popular dishes to customers — fish and chips. Now the historic hotel’s fan favorite will be included in a cookbook with hundreds of others from notable hospitality hotspots around the world.
Entitled “Inspired Stays, Local Flavors”, the cookbook is the brainchild of Enviivo, a cloud-based accommodation booking and management platform. The Dominion Hotel, in operation since before confederation, uses the platform.
CanoeFm recently spoke with Shawn Chamberlain owner of The Dominion Hotel. He and his wife were surprised to be honored with the award and...2025-04-1504 minCounty CloseupHHHS wants more VolunteersThey’re the heartbeat of any hospital, and their work is both essential and appreciated. Haliburton Highlands Health Services, (HHHS), knows volunteers play a vital role and is inviting members of the community — no matter your age or how much time you have to offer — to join the team of volunteers at the healthcare facility.
HHHS recently revamped their volunteer program, streamlining it and creating opportunities for people of all walks of life to give back to their local hospital. Whether you want to help patients directly or have more of a background role, HHHS and officials are ur...2025-04-1505 minCounty CloseupHike Haliburton Wins Award Second Year in a RowHaliburton County is a place filled with beauty and wonder and Hike Haliburton — a free festival held here — gives locals and visitors alike the chance to explore all that’s on offer in our region. That’s why, for the second year in a row, Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) awarded Hike Haliburton one of the top 100 festivals in the province.
Handed out at the SYNERGY 2025 awards gala in Kitchener in February, Hike Haliburton was included in a list of outstanding events that excel within the industry.
CanoeFM spoke to Angelica Ingram, Manager of Tourism for the...2025-04-1505 minCounty CloseupHaliburton Music ExchangeTom Oliver is a gifted musician and someone who cares about his community. That’s why he’s decided to create a network of musical instruments with those who want to learn how to play them.
Here’s how it works. Oliver put a call out to local residents to donate any musical instruments they have at home that they’re not using. Then, interested would-be players come pick up the instrument of their choice and Oliver connects them with instructors.
Oliver, who travelled all over the world playing music and collected some interesting instruments along th...2025-04-1505 minCounty CloseupHaliburton Land Trust Conservation AreaThe Haliburton Highlands Land Trust is clearing up the rumors and inaccurate information contained in a recent post on social media about the proposed Milburn-Kendrick Conservation Reserve in Haliburton County. The post, shared by more than 1,000 Facebook users, spread false information, saying hunting and other leisure activities would not be permitted on the Reserve once it was established.
Not so, says Sheila Ziman, volunteer founding member and director of the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust. She says the designation they are seeking does not prohibit hunting and allows ATV use on already existing trails. The proposed Milburn-Kendrick Conservation...2025-03-2506 minCounty CloseupImpact of US Tariffs on Local BusinessThe threat of 25% tariffs that’s causing chaos in the stock market is creating an atmosphere of worry amongst local businesses in Haliburton County. The on-again, off-again tariffs by US President Donald Trump and the uncertainty that follows is posing both confusion and difficulties to firms in the county.
CanoeFM recently spoke to three businesses in the county to gauge their feelings about how the tariffs will impact their bottom line.
Despite the looming tariffs, each said they’re doing their best to ride out the trade war, but are looking to ways to cope by s...2025-03-2509 minCounty CloseupSleeping in Cars FundraiserFew of us ever imagine having to sleep in our cars in the harsh winter months, but that’s exactly what Places for People‘s Sleeping in Cars fundraiser is all about.
Tonight’s fundraiser is the sixth installment of the event, which features about 30 ‘sleepers’ who brave the elements overnight in their vehicles to raise money for more affordable housing initiatives in Haliburton County.
CanoeFM recently spoke with Nataly Mylan, Places for People Chair of Marketing and Fundraising, in her car as she prepares for the upcoming fundraiser. Apart from raising money, the event drives hom...2025-03-2506 minCounty CloseupMeasles OutbreakDon’t be surprised if the number of measles cases spikes after March Break and starts showing up in Haliburton County. That’s what Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge Health Unit warns.
In the last two weeks, 78 cases of measles were identified in Ontario, bringing the total of recorded infections to 140 – considered now to be the largest measles outbreak in the province in the last 30 years. The disease was considered eradicated here in 1998. The average number of measles cases is usually 22 cases per year.
The disease is highly infectious. At the...2025-03-1805 minCounty CloseupWalkabout FarmAt Walkabout Farm, it’s less about what you can’t do and everything about what you can try to do. Run by its passionate founder, Jennifer Semach, Walkabout Farm offers therapeutic riding and so much more. Wrapping a client’s entire family and support system in kindness and daily miracles, the farm is a much-loved staple in the community.
CanoeFM visited the farm recently and had the privilege of meeting some of the farm’s many four-legged therapists — horses who have been given a second act in teaching those with physical and developmental challenges there are no limits...2025-03-1806 minCounty CloseupHCDC LIP ProgramHaliburton County Development Corporation’s, (HCDC), Local Initiatives Program, (LIP) gives local not-for-profits a financial leg up. It is a vital source of funding support for a diverse range of not-for-profits in the region. HCDC is celebrating its 40th year of sparking economic growth in the region and has been assisting local organizations since 2015.
HCDC Executive Director, Patti Talman spoke with CanoeFM recently about the LIP program and how it strengthens the community by supporting projects which enhance the vibrancy of Haliburton County. Past projects include The Sculpture Forest, Razzamataz Kids Shows, the Dental Outreach Clinic, the Ha...2025-03-1802 minCounty CloseupAnimals & Ales FundraiserBoshkung Brewery in Minden has joined 49 other breweries across Canada in supporting the efforts of Veterinarians Without Borders, (VWB), through the Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest.
Deb and Matt Banks, new owners of Boshkung, think that the Animals and Ales Contest is an extension of the pet-friendly vibe they promote at the brewery. So, they’re excited to take part in the Veterinarians Without Borders fundraiser this year. It’s the perfect fit.
Veterinarians Without Borders works to help animals around the world, offering medical attention, spay and neuter clinics and helping them find their fore...2025-03-1806 minCounty CloseupBuilding PermitsIf you can’t wait for the weather to change and you’ve got a big project planned for your home or cottage, your first stop should be your local municipality’s building department. Applying for a building permit isn’t just good sense, it’s the law and Dysart et al Building Official Karl Korpela says not doing so can cost you.
Applying for a building permit is an essential first step as Korpela told CanoeFM. He said with the new septic maintenance legislation and short term rental bylaws, his department is finding more illegal builds in the mun...2025-03-1806 minCounty CloseupSnowmobile SeasonThe roar of snowmobiles have been heard all season long in Haliburton County and that’s been great for everyone involved, from sledders themselves, to those who manage the local trails and even local businesses. Snowmobiling in Ontario is a $6B business, with hotels, restaurants, snowmobile outlets and service providers all cashing in big time this year.
CanoeFM spoke with the Neil Vanderstoop, President of the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association about how Mother Nature’s bounty of snow has meant a flurry of positives for those who love the past time as well as those who support it t...2025-03-1808 minCounty CloseupChildcare Shortage Part 4Right now in Haliburton County, 260 children are on a waitlist for childcare. Their parents struggle to find suitable childcare and often face a hodge-podge of caregivers that include grandparents, friends and neighbors while they wait for a licensed spot to open up at one of two centers here.
In the fourth and final segment of our series on the childcare shortage, we speak with officials from the County of Haliburton and the City of Kawartha Lakes who say they are in lock-step, trying to expand childcare facilities here, but say the challenges are many. Firstly, a childcare...2025-03-1806 minCounty CloseupMinden Housing DevelopmentSix years ago, a Minden cottager asked what he could do to help improve affordable housing in town. Now, this cottager’s donation of land is about to become the site of a new affordable housing building in Minden. But not so fast. There’s still the task of bidding for tenders, creating cost estimates and far more financial assistance and that means shovels won’t be breaking ground anytime soon.
Minden Mayor Bob Carter spoke with CanoeFM recently about the funding announcement that gets the ball rolling on improving the inventory of available housing. He says he’s c...2025-03-1804 minCounty CloseupHHHS Future PlanningStatistics from the Ministry of Health predict that over the next 20 years, Haliburton County’s population is expected to increase by 22%, while the 80+ population will grow by 59% in the next 10 years. That’s part of the reason Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS), is inviting the public to be part of its Master Planning The Future of Care forums.
HHHS CEO and President Veronica Nelson says the community’s voice is vital to helping to steer healthcare in both the short and long term. With the first session already in the books, there are two more opportunities for the pu...2025-03-1803 minCounty CloseupBuying CanadianConsumers across Canada have enthusiastically leaned into the Buy Canadian trend since US President Donald Trump threatened 25 per cent import tariffs on Canadian products. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sees the implementation of tariffs as counter to our historical relationship as friends and allies and has promised to do likewise for US imports into the country. Consumers, meanwhile, have launched their own revolt by purchasing products made in Canada. But as Amanda Conn, Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce Executive Director told CanoeFM, it’s not quite as simple as reading labels. Her organization is working with provincial and national partners to...2025-03-1805 minCounty CloseupBeer Store ClosuresThe end of February is closing time for 23 locations of The Beer Store in Ontario but Haliburton County’s two locations will remain open for now.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s move to sell beer, wine and coolers at more than 4,000 convenience stores across the province is now impacting The Beer Store across the province. So far, increased competition has led to store closures in Toronto, Barry’s Bay, Marmora, Geraldton, Cochrane, Stratford and Burlington.
UFCW Canada Local 12R24, which represents The Beer Store workers, told CanoeFM The Beer Store is expected to keep at least...2025-03-1806 minCounty CloseupChildcare Shortage Part 3In many ways, the desperate childcare shortage in Haliburton County is exposing cracks in the system that need solving.
In part 3 of its series on the childcare shortage in the region, CanoeFM spoke with the Co-CEO of Compass Early Learning and Care which operates one center in Minden. Ashley Collins has been with Compass for 10 years and has witnessed waitlists grow not just here but province-wide. The Compass facility in Minden is not operating at full capacity, due to another challenge – finding qualified early childhood educators to fill in the care gap.
The shortage of ch...2025-03-1808 minCounty CloseupChanging Landscape for 2SLGBTQIA+Recent statements by both Canada’s Conservative Party Leader Pierre Pollievre and US President Donald Trump have reignited fears about the safety of those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The two politicians said there are only two genders — male and female.
Allan Guinan, President of Minden Pride, brushes off those comments as politicians with few substantial proposals seeking “air space.” He says that whole the rhetoric is emboldening some homophobes in the US and Canada, his organization continues to see growing support in Haliburton County.
CanoeFM spoke with Guinan recently to hear how he feels about the comm...2025-03-1806 minCounty CloseupOPP Scams And FraudsHaliburton Highlands OPP say no matter how technologically savvy you think you are, criminals always seem to be one step ahead. That’s why protecting yourself online and over the phone is even more critical as a new series of online and telephone scams are being carried out in Haliburton County and across Canada.
Here’s how it works — fraudsters contact unsuspecting individuals, using OPP and RCMP non-emergency phone numbers to legitimize their criminal activities. Victims are misled into believing they must help catch a dishonest bank employee or resolve suspicious transactions by providing personal information or transf...2025-03-1803 minCounty CloseupIntimate Partner ViolenceIf you’re a woman living in a rural part of northern Ontario, you are 75 per cent more likely to experience domestic abuse. That’s what a delegation from the YWCA told members of Haliburton County Council recently.
Intimate Partner Violence, which includes physical, mental, sexual, and financial abuse is impacting an estimated 2,500 women in the county, according to Statistics Canada. That’s why the delegation asked Haliburton Council to join a growing number of municipalities across Ontario in declaring it an epidemic.
The request for the declaration came out of three femicides — gender-based murders against...2025-03-1803 minCounty CloseupChildcare Shortage Part 2With only two licensed childcare centers in Haliburton County, finding reliable childcare here is a bit like winning the lottery. It’s great when you hear there’s a spot for your child, but the waiting, wishing and hoping is exhausting for parents.
On the other side of the equation are those that care for children in childcare centers like Compass in Minden. In Part 2 of our series on the shortage of childcare in Haliburton County, we hear from an Early Childcare Educator and from the administrator who manages the waitlist there. Both say the shortage of chil...2025-03-1805 minCounty CloseupChildcare Shortage Part 1Haliburton County has only two licensed childcare centers in the County – one in Minden, and the other in Haliburton, so for parents in need of finding reliable childcare face an incredibly difficult ordeal. Parents of young children here must endure years-long wait lists or turn to grandparents, neighbors and friends to fill in as caretakers for their children.
With 260 children on waitlists that stretch on for an average four years, the prospect of finding quality childcare in Haliburton County is bleak, forcing many young families to move out of the region, in search of employment, more affordable ho...2025-03-1808 minCounty CloseupDinner With WolvesAn intimate table for two looking out on a pack of grey wolves. It’s not for the faint of heart, Dinner with Wolves at the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve’s Wolf Sanctuary is definitely a night to remember.
Catered by a local restaurant, the Dinner with Wolves experience features a three-course meal and all the photos of wolves you can take. Guests have the whole center to themselves to view the wolves playing, eating their own dinner. The can also tour the museum there, undisturbed by crowds. It’s a program that came out of an unu...2025-03-1804 minCounty CloseupEV Charged for ChangeAttracting tourism, while decreasing our carbon footprint were the rationale Environment Haliburton’s Susan Hay used to convince Dysart et al council members to apply for the Charged for Change $125 grant at its Jan. 28th session.
Susan, president of local environmental organization Environment Haliburton became aware of the grant in late 2024 and jumped at the chance to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Haliburton from one to possibly five in the community. She believes more stations will enhance the local economy as they provide the much-needed charging infrastructure to the increasing number of drivers ch...2025-03-1803 minCounty CloseupHealth Unit MergerAs of Jan, 1, 2025, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health officially merged into one agency, the Haliburton, Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit, or HKNP.
The merger, was prompted by the Ontario government’s More Convenient Care Act, with the goal to build a greater capacity of people, processes, tools, technology and funding to better serve communities while maintaining the existing level of service in fiscally scare environments.
Point in Time in Haliburton offers a wide variety of support programs for children, youth and parents. Marg Cox, Executive Director says her organization re...2025-03-1806 minCounty CloseupRetiring Dysart fire chiefHe’s something of an institution in Haliburton. Miles Maughan has been with the Dysart Fire Department for 47 years and on Dec. 31, 2024, he retired from a career that has meant the world to him.
CanoeFM invited Miles into its studio to share his fondest memories, greatest challenges and thoughts on his decades of service to the community.
Miles spoke about how the department has changed, and grown into a team that could rival any in urban centers. He talked about how women are just as qualified and hard-working as their male counterparts and how when fi...2025-03-1813 minCounty CloseupYouth Center 'the Bridge' OpeningFor the past few years, Youth Unlimited, a faith-based organization in Haliburton has been operating in local churches, without a place to call their own. Recently, the group celebrated the grand opening of The Bridge, a center for youth that aims to build confidence and foster respect while having fun with friends.
Thanks to the dedication of co-directors Kyle and Leanne Young, The Bridge is now a reality. A bright space with a large kitchen, a video games room, hang-out space and art areas, the center offers a variety of programs for both elementary and high school...2025-03-1804 minCounty CloseupHaliburton paramedics’ house calls program — caring for the community at homeIt’s been decades since doctors made house calls in Ontario, but thanks to a pilot program, patients in Haliburton County are getting cared for in their own homes. It’s part of the province-wide Community Paramedicine program that offers both medical care and social interaction, aiming to take some of the strain off the healthcare system and cut down on 911 calls.
CanoeFM spent time with three Haliburton paramedics who see the value of the home visits and the rapport they build with their patients.2025-01-1006 minCounty CloseupHaliburton women push for Basic IncomeThere’s a group of retired women in Haliburton who don’t believe in sitting on their laurels, rather, these three women are doing their best to improve Canadian society by starting with the basics – Basic Income, that is.
Judy Paul, Carolynn Coburn and Marybeth Wilson began the Basic Income Group because of experiences each had in their former occupations. They saw first-hand how poverty holds people back and puts an enormous strain on social services. Now they see Basic Income as a bridge to improve people’s standard of living, their dignity and their personal fulfillment, knowing...2025-01-1007 minCounty CloseupIn conversation with newly-elected warden of Haliburton County Dave BurtonHighlands East Mayor Dave Burton was recently elected to the position of Warden of Haliburton County. He sat down at CanoeFM studios to share his hopes for the term ahead, the challenges and the reasons he's been committed to public service.2025-01-0706 minCounty CloseupDimensions Retreats help veterans cope with PTSD to live more fulfilling livesCanada’s 629,000 veterans have higher rates of depression, anxiety and substance use disorder than civilians. One in seven veterans is living with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a psychological response to the experience of intense traumatic or life-threatening events. PTSD can affect people of any age, culture or gender. That’s why the work carried out at Dimensions in Haliburton County is so important.
Thanks to support and guidance of Veterans Affairs Canada, there is a safe place for veterans in need of help for their PTSD. Dimensions, a retreat center in Algonquin Highlands, has treated nearly 200 veterans and...2025-01-0706 minCounty CloseupWood and pellet stoves are popular heating choices in rural homesThere’s nothing like the cozy feeling you get when you heat your home with a wood stove or a pellet stove. Beyond the radiant warmth, modern-day stoves have a higher efficiency than any other heating method on the market today. That’s why they’re to go-to system for the majority of rural community residents.
Ian Myers has been a chimney sweep in Haliburton County for 17 years and says these stoves are safer than baseboards and masonry fireplaces.
By ensuring your system is properly installed and regularly cleaned, wood stoves and pellet stoves are an eco...2025-01-0704 minCounty CloseupKawartha Dairy Cow in Minden an ‘udderly’ iconic bovine!For 36 years, a solid concrete cow has been keeping watch over customers at the Kawartha Dairy’s Minden store. The cheerful bovine has been a constant in the community and at Christmas, residents there can’t wait to see it decorated for the holidays.
CanoeFM visited the store recently and spoke to third generation owner, Terry Crowe who says the cow is part of his family’s dairy legacy and his mother’s love of them. There are other smaller cows on display at Kawartha Dairy locations, but the Minden one is a part of the community and a sp...2025-01-0703 minCounty CloseupHaliburton’s SIRCH Bistro serving free Christmas dinner on Dec. 25thChristmas is supposed to be a time for togetherness, joy and wonderful meals shared with loved ones. But for those who live on the margins or are alone, Christmas can be a dreaded time of year. That’s why, for the first time in its 35-year-history, SIRCH — which stands for Supportive Initiatives for the Residents of the County of Haliburton — will serve up a Christmas dinner with turkey and all the fixings and dessert for anyone who comes to the bistro.
CanoeFM spoke with Laurie McCaig, Marketing Manager of SIRCH, who says the dinner is just another way to...2025-01-0705 minCounty CloseupStaying safe over the holidaysIt’s a time for getting together with friends and family, but it’s also prime time for crime. Shopping in crowded stores, lengthy Christmas lists, presents to wrap, dinners to cook and planning trips to relatives mean we’re all quite distracted. Constable Joel Imbeau, Community Relations Officer for the Haliburton Highlands detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police says a safe and happy holiday is possible if everyone follows a few simple tips to protect themselves.
Constable Imbeau recommends simple things like ensuring your car is locked when shopping, keeping your driveway plowed, asking your neighbor to wat...2025-01-0704 minCounty Closeup40 years of RIDE: Drivers still not getting the message about Impaired DrivingReduce Impaired Driving Everywhere or RIDE is a sobriety testing program used by police since 1977. So far, in this year’s Festive RIDE program, police have stopped more than 1,000 vehicles. The RIDE program is designed to keep impaired drivers off the road, but many are still not getting the message
Canoe FM recently spoke with Constable Joel Imbeau who says arriving on the scene of an accident caused by a drunk driver takes its toll since accidents like these are 100 per cent preventable. Constable Imbeau adds that new legislation allows police to request a breath sample at an...2025-01-0705 minCounty CloseupLocal doc advises rolling up your sleeves to avoid the flu this seasonIt’s that time of year again –- flu season, and as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
According to medical experts, our best bet to prevent a severe case is to roll up your sleeves and get a flu shot, but less than half of Canada’s population chooses to do so.
Dr. Norm Bottum is a family physician in Haliburton and he’s been kept busy lately giving flu shots to his patients. He recommends everyone gets a shot, especially if you have underlying health conditions or spend...2025-01-0704 minCounty CloseupHaliburton Clothing Co. designer says ‘sew what’ to prolonged postal strikeFor Keli Schmidt, the month-long postal strike hasn’t been an obstacle for her business – Haliburton Clothing Co. The clothing designer makes comfortable, casual clothes and sells them mostly online. While other local businesses are feeling the strain of the strike by Canada Post union employees, Keli says it’s business as usual for now.
A strong believer in a fair wage, Keli supports the postal employees in fighting for livable wages here and across the country. She points to the corporate giants, like Amazon, who are granted generous discounts for shipping, while smaller businesses like her face i...2025-01-0704 minCounty CloseupWeathering the Storm Together — group helps prepare Haliburton County for climate changeFor 21 years, Environment Haliburton has been doing all it can to raise awareness about the threats of climate change. They’ve written op-eds, held webinars and other events and written articles and letters to local politicians about the very real impacts of a warming planet. While in the past, there were more naysayers than believers, that’s finally changing. The group is seeing more buy-in by both residents and local government who now understand that climate change isn’t on its way – it’s already here.
That’s why Environment Haliburton recently hosted a webinar entitled “Stormy Weather – Can...2025-01-0707 minCounty CloseupTrojan Horse Tour — fighting healthcare privatization one community at a timeA giant snowstorm that brought travel in many northern Ontario communities to a stand-still late last week also cut short the Ontario Health Council’s Trojan Horse Tour. After visiting both Minden and Haliburton on November 28, the threat of blizzard conditions caused organizers to call off visits to both Bracebridge and Midland.
The 15-foot-tall Trojan horse has been touring the province to raise awareness about the threat of rising healthcare costs by funding private clinics. Representatives of the Ontario Health Council and the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions of CUPE spoke to residents of both Minden and Ha...2025-01-0704 minCounty CloseupSnowflake Meadows — a haven for stray and abandoned dogs in Haliburton CountyDogs may be man’s best friend, but they’re not disposable. That sentiment is what drives Kristyn Begbie to rescue and care for stray and abandoned dogs in Haliburton County. Snowflake Meadows, a rescue shelter located just outside of Lochlin, focuses on trying to give dogs a better life. Recently, 47 dogs came to the shelter in one month, and now Snowflake Meadows is bursting at the seams.
CanoeFM visited the rescue shelter recently and learned about the challenges and rewards of taking in unwanted animals in an environment where care comes first.2025-01-0704 minCounty Closeup29th Annual Christmas Challenge Toy DriveIt’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many families in Haliburton County, the holidays can be stressful. The Haliburton County Home Builders’ Association’s 29th Annual Christmas Challenge Toy & Food Drive ensures even more children and families in the region can share the fun of the season.
CanoeFM spoke with Aggie Toes, Executive Officer for HCHBA recently. She says this time of the year brings all their members together for a great cause. Started in the midst of a recession in the 1990’s, Aggie says members look forward to doing all they...2025-01-0705 minCounty CloseupHHSS Recognizes Undergraduate Awards CeremonyHaliburton Highlands Secondary School handed out awards and recognition recently as part of its undergraduate awards ceremony.
The high school’s scholarship fund presents over 200 awards to the undergraduates and graduates. Eighty-five of those awards come from the Haliburton Highlands Scholarship Endowment Fund. Both individuals and organizations have contributed and the Endowment Fund continues to attract donations, often in memory of a loved one. The remaining awards are donated annually by businesses, service clubs and individuals throughout Haliburton County.
Scholarship Committee Chair Melissa Stephens says the awards take into account far more than marks alone....2024-12-0204 minCounty CloseupTurning up the Heat for Fuel for Warmth in Haliburton CountyThe cold weather is on its way, and with it, a season of dread for those who struggle to afford home heating. Rising costs for food, gas and other necessities put a strain on many residents of Haliburton County.
That’s why the 11th Annual Highlands Christmas Shindig, taking place at the Haliburton Legion on Saturday, November 30th, supporting the Fuel for Warmth initiative, is such an important event. Fuel for Warmth is a not-for-profit organization providing immediate relief to families and individuals struggling to keep their homes warm due to financial hardships or unexpected crises. From em...2024-11-2504 minCounty CloseupThe Road Ahead Mobile Wellness Clinic rolling Mental Health Supports into Haliburton CountyWhen you’re struggling with mental health issues, getting help is critical, but often it’s not an easy thing to do. Research by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CHMA) has found it is harder to access mental health support in rural communities than in cities. The Road Ahead Mobile Wellness Clinic could change that in Haliburton County. Run by the CMHA, mobile clinics connect those in rural settings with the care they might not otherwise receive.
In its four-year pilot program, The Road Ahead Mobile Wellness Clinic has already cared for more than 200 clients in Haliburton Coun...2024-11-2507 minCounty CloseupPhysician Recruitment in Haliburton County is All About Selling the LifestyleAcross Ontario, an estimated 2.5 million people are without a doctor, and there is fierce competition between municipalities to attract doctors to their communities.
In Haliburton County, the quest to secure physicians to care for area residents is Wendy Welch’s job. As Physician Recruitment Coordinator for Haliburton Highlands Health Services, she says it’s a challenging task, but progress is being made.
Dr. Norm Bottum has been caring for patients in Haliburton for 37 years and is nearing retirement. He says while on the surface Haliburton might not appear to have a lot to offer, for the...2024-11-2508 minCounty CloseupTowering Giant of the Forest — 3rd Tallest White Pine in Ontario is the Pride of IrondaleOn the top of a hill in the forest surrounding Irondale in Haliburton County, a majestic white pine stands strong against the wind and the rain. At more than 100 years old and over 100 feet in height, the tree has survived several threats, including a devastating fire and the logging trade. The tree is the third tallest white pine tree in Ontario and a source of pride to many locals.
Long-time local resident George Simmons has taken many a curious soul to see the tree up close and on a rainy November day, he invited CanoeFM to see...2024-11-2502 minCounty CloseupNewly-Renovated Dorset Library Already a Best SellerIt’s been a long wait for the reopening of the Dorset Library. Though the completely renovated facility opened in August, the official ribbon cutting was on October 25.
The library is now a transformation of its former self, with an inviting feel, a wide selection of reading material and lots of places to sit down with a good book.
The building had been closed for four years — just as the recreation center had to close in 2020 due to the pandemic, the library had to shut its doors as well. Complicating the re-opening, the discovery of blac...2024-11-2502 minCounty CloseupRenovated Dorset Rec Centre Flexing its MusclesIt’s been a few months since the Dorset Recreation Center reopened following a four-year wait and members couldn’t be happier. Originally shuttered in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the center was then forced to close indefinitely because black mold was found on the premises. After project costs of $1.5 million, the centre opened once again in August.
CanoeFM visited the facility recently and spoke with members who couldn’t say enough about improvements made through the renovation. Now, the center boasts two gyms, a squash court, weight room and locker rooms and lots of people are taking...2024-11-2503 minCounty CloseupIrondale Village Honours the FallenA Remembrance Day display in the small village of Irondale, Ontario in Haliburton County is having a big impact. The display, featuring 56 banners with the photos, names and details of men and women who served in wartime.
This is the third year that the display, entitled “Service, Courage and Sacrifice”, has been put on by Bark Lake’s Cultural Development and its popularity and community response continues to grow.
CanoeFM was on hand to ask the organizers what the display has come to mean both to them and for the families whose loved ones are featur...2024-11-2503 minCounty CloseupDeer Feeding BanDeer wandering the streets of Haliburton isn’t new. After all, the town is built in deer habitat –
along the edges of a forest. While well-meaning residents and seasonal visitors have delighted
in feeding them for decades, some say the practice has resulted in some serious consequences.
Whether because of several collisions on in-town roads and highways, or the devastation of
residents’ prized gardens, deer became public enemy number one to many residents. In the
summer of 2023 Dysart Council issued a complete ban on deer feeding within the town’s
boundaries. More than a year later, it’s still a...2024-11-0408 minCounty CloseupWinter Road PreparationsBefore you know it, winter will be here with all the challenges it brings. Snow, slush, icy
conditions and of course, bone-numbing temperatures. While we have our own way of
preparing – putting away our shorts and t-shirts in favor of sweaters, boots and long
underwear, the Highlands East roads crews in Tory Hill are getting all their equipment in order
to keep drivers in the region safe.
It's a process that starts in September and involves a thorough check of the winter fleet of snow
plows, sanders and loaders. Then there’s the sand domes that need to b...2024-11-0404 minCounty CloseupNurse PractitionersSeniors’ healthcare in Haliburton County got a shot in the arm recently when two nurse practitioners signed on at both long term care centers here. One is working at Highland Crest – a 62-bed facility in Minden and another at Highland Wood – a 30 bed facility attached to Haliburton Highlands Health Services. Jennifer Burns West, Chief Nursing Executive and VP of Clinic and Community Programs for HHHS believes the new NPs are already having a positive impact.2024-11-0103 minCounty CloseupNew CT Scanner at HHHSLocal resident Jim Frost was the first Haliburton Highlands Health Services patient to use the hospital’s brand-new CT scanner. The CT scanner has been in use for three months. So far, more than 1,000 patients have used the scanner since July, severely cutting down on the need for patients, their physicians and emergency medical staff to drive out of the county for diagnostic tests at other health centers. The scanner allows local patients to receive care closer to home and keeps medical personnel on-site to care for awaiting patients.2024-11-0106 minCounty CloseupCollecting Haliburton Gold Trout EggsMembers of the Haliburton Highlands Outdoor Association are ensuring a species of lake trout continues to thrive in the region’s many lakes. Together, at Elvin Johnson Park, the group has gathered to collect the eggs from fertile females to improve the survival of the Haliburton Gold trout– a fish found only here in the County. Dave Moss, who heads up egg collection, explains how the process works and why it’s so critical.2024-11-0106 minCounty CloseupPlaces for People 3rd Annual Housing SummitThe statistics are staggering. At 82 per cent, Ontario has the highest proportion of renters
paying more than 30 per cent of their income on housing. In Haliburton County, affordable
housing remains a crippling obstacle to residents, with no easy answers. That’s what the 3 rd
Annual Places for People’s Housing Summit, taking place October 24 in Minden aims to address
through collaboration and problem-solving.
The summit provides opportunities for a diverse group of people, businesses and organizations
to come together to network, brainstorm and hopefully move the needle on providing more
affordable housing across the county. Fay Martin, Co-Chair of Plac...2024-10-2204 minCounty CloseupAlcohol in Wilberforce Convenience Stores:It’s been more than a month since alcoholic drinks have been given the green light for sale in
convenience stores in Ontario, thanks to a push from Premier Doug Ford to broaden consumer
choices.
The Wilberforce Service Centre is one of more than 41 hundred convenience stores in the
province selling alcohol and owners Lindsay and Todd Watling are seeing the benefits first-
hand.
While some local residents are concerned with the impacts of easy access to alcohol or
impaired driving, others think the move is a boost for convenience in rural communities.2024-10-2203 minCounty CloseupCyclist Riding for SickKids and Local Little Girl:For Katie Woodward, cycling has become both a passion and a purpose. For the third year in a
row, the Gelert resident has been cycling in the Great Cycle Challenge in support of SickKids
Hospital in Toronto. While she originally chose to ride to pull herself out of a slump, Katie soon
discovered that putting others ahead of herself was a positive move in the right direction – not
just for herself, but for many others in Haliburton County struggling with cancer. She’s
exceeded both her fundraising goals and distance goals every year and has raised nearly $25K
so far...2024-10-2204 minCounty CloseupLegion ElevatorA new elevator at the Haliburton Legion, Branch 129 is expected to be a real lift to the
community of Haliburton, thanks to a one-hundred-thousand-dollar Trillium grant and
assistance from the federal government, local businesses, service groups and local residents.
The elevator will allow physically challenged members and the public to attend events at the
Legion. In years past, the steep staircase there had made getting downstairs virtually
impossible.
Although the Legion is still $12K shy of its fundraising goal, the elevator, as well as the recently
completed accessible washroom will be a real lift to the community.2024-10-2204 minCounty CloseupSherman TankIt’s 37 tons and a beloved icon in the Town of Haliburton. After a recent facelift, the Second
World War-era M4 Easy Eight Sherman tank will return to its home in front of the Haliburton
Legion, Branch 129 this month where it’s sat proudly for more than 50 years.
The tank, the pride of the Legion and its members, was lifted onto a flatbed early in May, and
taken away for a facelift.
Just a few more finishing touches are being made to the tank then ‘The Haliburton’ will be
placed on a newly donated cement slab. Past presiden...2024-10-2203 min
Marti Oakley & TS RadioBetrayed by hospice w/Marsha Joiner & Elizabeth Graham Advocating 4 Elders HALOHost Marsha Joiner with guest Elizabeth GrahamThe elderly and disabled are always at risk of being culled because it is cheaper to eiiminate them than to provide proper care and treat their illnesses. We believe in the sanctity of ALL life from Womb to Tomb as my guest Elizabeth points out. I used to say Cradle to Grave but that left out the unborn. Elizabeth has been advocating for over 25 years and served as media spokeswoman, public policy director, fundraiser, political strategist, patient advocate, and a sidewalk counselor.With her leadership and lobbying efforts, the...2024-03-281h 14
Marti Oakley & TS RadioBetrayed by hospice w/Marsha Joiner & Elizabeth Graham Advocating 4 Elders HALOHost Marsha Joiner with guest Elizabeth Graham
The elderly and disabled are always at risk of being culled because it is cheaper to eiiminate them than to provide proper care and treat their illnesses. We believe in the sanctity of ALL life from Womb to Tomb as my guest Elizabeth points out. I used to say Cradle to Grave but that left out the unborn. Elizabeth has been advocating for over 25 years and served as media spokeswoman, public policy director, fundraiser, political strategist, patient advocate, and a sidewalk counselor.
With her leadership and lobbying efforts, the...2024-03-281h 14
The Pregnancy to Parenting Show with Elizabeth JoyNothing Down About It with Oakley PetersonIn this episode, Elizabeth brings on Oakley Peterson to share her journey of raising a son with Down Syndrome, Welles. Oakley talks about celebrating differences and making the world a better place through inclusivity and education. She teaches us about what life is like with Welles and the value he ads to our society. She is full of love, wisdom and light and gives all parents great advice and take aways to apply to your children. Instagram: @nothingdownaboutit Blog: www.nothingdownaboutit2019-06-101h 01