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All BookedAll Booked Season 5, Episode 11Send us a textSun in the sky, the sound of the waves, your toes in the sand….what are you reading? Today, we’re discussing what books we pack on vacation and whether we read differently when we’re away versus at home.This month’s recommendations:Justin: Titan of the Stars by E. K. JohnstonBrittin: Song of a Blackbird by Maria van LieshoutRosa: Eighteen Roses by Shannon C.F. RogersWant to watch instead? Good news! This episode is available on Facebook and Youtube...2025-08-0634 min
What Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Brian Atkins, Dysart et al, ward 4Brian Atkins chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-2039 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Carm Sawyer, Dysart et al, ward 4Carm Sawyer chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-2022 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Hayden Hughes, Dysart et al, ward 4Hayden Hughes chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-2052 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Ron Evans, Dysart et al, ward 4Ron Evans chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-2048 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Jennifer Korpela, Dysart et al, ward 2Jennifer Korpela chats with reporter Mike Baker about her vision for Dysart et al’s ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-1441 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Dan Roberts, Dysart et al, ward 2Dan Roberts chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-1456 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Nancy Wood-Roberts, Dysart et al, ward 2Nancy Wood-Roberts chats with reporter Mike Baker about her vision for Dysart et al’s ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-141h 29What Are We Doing?!about Short-Term RentalsFor some, a short-term rental means crazy bonfires and late-night parties on the lake. For others, it means a way to finance their cottage, or increased tourism benefitting their communities. It's either paradise or a nightmare! Join us this week as we look into short-term rental units and what our townships are doing to get them under control.
This episode was compiled by Lisa Gervais and edited by Justin van Lieshout.
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...2022-10-1421 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Napier Simpson, Algonquin Highlands, ward 2Napier Simpson chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Algonquin Highlands ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-0644 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Amber Meirik, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2Reporter Amber Meirik chats with Algonquin Highlands ward 2 candidate Amber Meirik about her vision for the township. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-0636 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Lisa Barry, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2Reporter Mike Baker chats with Algonquin Highlands ward 2 candidate Lisa Barry about her vision for the township. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-0640 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Sabrina Richards, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2Reporter Mike Baker chats with Algonquin Highlands ward 2 candidate Sabrina Richards about her vision for the township. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-0643 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Stephen Hertel, Minden Hills, Ward 2Editor Lisa Gervais chats with Minden Hills ward 2 candidate Stephen Hertel. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-0543 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Pam Sayne, Minden Hills, Ward 2Editor Lisa Gervais chats with Pam Sayne, who is seeking re-election in Minden Hills’ Ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-10-0542 minWhat Are We Doing?!about TransportationGetting around in the highlands can be one of the largest hurdles! If you don't own a vehicle you're at the mercy of friends, or unregulated taxi prices! Join us this week as Mike Baker dives into what the county is doing about Transportation.
You'll hear from Jaime Schmale, Marg Cox, and Andrea Roberts, with special thanks to Mike Rutter.
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Created by Justin van Lieshout in pa...2022-09-3030 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Mike Lang, Algonquin Highlands, MayorMike Baker speaks with Mike Lang, a candidate for mayor in Algonquin Highlands. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-301h 11What Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Liz Danielsen, Algonquin Highlands, MayorMike Baker speaks with Liza Danielsen, a mayoral candidate in Algonquin Highlands. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-301h 07What Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Rob McCaig, Dysart et al, Ward 1Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Rob McCaig about his qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-3049 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Pat Casey, Dysart et al, Ward 1Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Pat Casey about his qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-301h 23What Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Pamela Brohm, Dysart et al, Ward 1Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Pamela Brohm about her qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-301h 08What Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Tom Bailey, Dysart et al, Ward 1Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Tom Bailey about his qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-3035 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Angela Lewis, Highlands East, Ward 2Angela Lewis is vying to become ward 2 councillor for Highlands East.
Sam Gillett chatted with the candidate about her vision for Highlands East, Haliburton County, and her thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing?
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Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-2236 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Trevor Chaulk, Minden Hills, Councillor at LargeTrevor Chaulk is vying to become councillor at large for Minden Hills.
Lisa Gervais chatted with the candidate about his vision for Highlands East, Haliburton County, and his thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing?
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Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.in2022-09-2245 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Tammy McKelvey, Minden Hills, Councillor at LargeTammy McKelvey is vying to become councillor at large for Minden Hills.
Lisa Gervais chatted with the candidate about her vision for Minden Hills, Haliburton County, and her thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing?
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Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.in2022-09-2228 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Janice Dahms, Highlands East, Ward 2Janice Dahms is vying to become ward 2 councillor for Highlands East.
Lisa Gervais chatted with the candidate about her vision for Highlands East, Haliburton County, and her thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing?
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Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-2226 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Ivan Ingram, Minden Hills, Ward 1,Ivan Ingram is a candidate for Minden Hills’ ward 1. Sam Gillett chatted with the candidate about his vision for Minden Hills and his plan for tackling hot-button issues in the township.
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Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-1646 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Mike Grozelle, Minden Hills, Ward 1Mike Grozelle is a candidate for Minden Hills’ ward 1. Sam Gillett chatted with the candidate about his vision for Minden Hills and his plan for tackling hot-button issues in the township.
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Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-1647 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Shirley Johannessen, Minden Hills, Ward 1Shirley Johannessen is a candidate for Minden Hills’ ward 1. Sam Gillett chatted with the candidate about her vision for Minden Hills and her plan for tackling hot-button issues in the township.
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Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-1633 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Richard Bradley, Minden Hills, Ward 1Richard Bradley, Ward 1, Minden Hills
Richard Bradley is a candidate for Minden Hills’ ward 1. Sam Gillett chatted with the candidate about his vision for Minden Hills and his plan for tackling hot-button issues in the township. Sam chatted with Richard on park bench during a busy morning in Minden; forgive the background noise!
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Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his...2022-09-1655 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Cheryl Ellis, Highlands East, MayorCheryl Ellis is vying to become mayor of Highlands East.
Lisa Gervais chatted with the candidate about her vision for Highlands East, Haliburton County, and her thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing?
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Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga
Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink2022-09-1629 minWhat Are We Doing?!About Candidates: Dave Burton, Highlands East, MayorDave Burton is the current mayor of Highlands East. He’s running for re-election this fall.
Lisa Gervais chatted with the candidate about his vision for Highlands East, Haliburton County, and his thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing?
We recorded these interviews in busy offices, on picnic tables outside restaurants and while sitting on benches next to the Gull river: please forgive any audio glitches or background noise.
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What Are We Doing?!About ShorelinesSome people love it, some people hate it - but one thing remains true. We all want to see our lakes stay healthy. Our townships recently enacted a shoreline bylaw, and today we're going to talk allllll about it.
Join us as we figure out what we're doing about shorelines!
You'll hear from some of the supporters and opposition to this bylaw as well as from council and how they reached these decisions! You'll also hear some background on the science behind this project and what we can be doing better to ensure the future o...2022-09-0929 min
What Are We Doing?!about Health CareAn aging population + the Covid migration has our health system under duress! And while this is predominantly a provincial issue, our Municipality can still play a large impact in the quality of care we receive.
So what are we doing about Health Care?
Join us as Lisa lays out the limits of our local government and speaks with Pat and Sheryl Kennedy, along with Cindy Snider for an inside scoop on how we could improve the Highland's Health Care.
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What Are We Doing?!about PovertyBehind the million dollar lake homes hides a shameful secret. Haliburton County and Manitoulin Island have been competing for the title of "poorest county in the province of Ontario" for YEARS. Maybe it's time we change that? So What Are We Doing about Poverty?
Join us this week as we look into how the county became a silent home for the provinces' most under served, and hear from experts who've known how to address this issue long before the pandemic created an even larger rift between wealthy cottagers and minimum wage locals.
You'll hear from Ja...2022-08-1823 min
What Are We Doing?!about AmalgamationOur two-tier municipal structure is under fire! Amalgamation has been a hot word floating around for quite some time in the county, and this isn't the first time. The last time our townships decided to amalgamate was in the 80's, when we reduced from 10 (ish) lower tier governments to 4.
So What Are We Doing about Amalgamation?
Join us as we delve into the Highlander's in depth research conducted by Lisa Gervais. You'll hear from Jack Brezina - who reported on our last amalgamation for the Minden times, and Zach Spicer - an expert in all th...2022-08-1018 min
What Are We Doing?!about HousingWith inflation on the rise, and supply running low - the Highlands have become more and more difficult to live in. For some people, that means looking at purchasing homes out of the county in order to make ends meat.
So what are we doing about housing?
Join us this week as we discuss this growing issue, and try to identify some of the solutions the county is working on! This week you'll hear from; Gord Polhamus, Dianne LePage, Mike Moffat, Jaime Schmale, Jeff Strano, Michelle Corley, and Liz Danielson!
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What Are We Doing?!about IntroductionsWelcome to the Highlander's "What are we doing" Podcast!
Join Justin and the Highlander team (Mike, Lisa, and Sam) as they discuss some of their thoughts on major issues in the county! Setting the stage for future episodes, get to know the journalists that will be bringing you conversations with our community leaders and politicians in anticipation for the municipal elections taking place this fall.
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We're Totally (Not) OKAlmost Oscar w/Gavin Michael BoothSEASON 3!
WE MOVED! We’re LIVE! We’re on @HappsTV! And we also forgot to introduce ourselves in this episode because we were SO FREAKING EXCITED. So allow us to do so now.
Hello, and welcome to We’re Totally (Not) OK.
But that’s OK.
A podcast about the intersection between mass media culture and mental health.
I’m Caleigh Le Grand.
And I’m Justin Van Lieshout.
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The Bed Post PodcastCaleigh Le Grand & Justin Van LieshoutThis episode, Erin Skypes with fellow Sonar podcasters Caleigh and Justin. Listen along as these three talk about sex in media, the art of the dick pic, and of course, their fantastic podcast We’re Totally (Not) OK.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-05-031h 01
The Determined Ones PodcastCreating valuable businesses — an interview with Justin Lokitz and Maarten Van Lieshout of BMILinks mentioned in this episode:Business Models, Inc.Design a Better Business book2019-07-3019 min