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County Closeup

Elizabeth Oakley

At more four thousand kilometers in size, Haliburton County is home to just as many stories. Every person living here has issues, interests and life lessons and CanoeFM is here to share them. County Close-up. Bringing the stories in Haliburton County to life!

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4:21

Staying safe over the holidays

County Closeup ·

2025/01/07

It’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

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5:06

40 years of RIDE: Drivers still not getting the...

County Closeup ·

2025/01/07

Reduce 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

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4:26

Local doc advises rolling up your sleeves to avoid...

County Closeup ·

2025/01/07

It’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

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4:22

Haliburton Clothing Co. designer says ‘sew what’ to...

County Closeup ·

2025/01/07

For 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,

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7:10

Weathering the Storm Together — group helps prepare...

County Closeup ·

2025/01/07

For 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

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4:53

Trojan Horse Tour — fighting healthcare privatization...

County Closeup ·

2025/01/07

A 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

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4:57

Snowflake Meadows — a haven for stray and abandoned...

County Closeup ·

2025/01/07

Dogs 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

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5:38

29th Annual Christmas Challenge Toy Drive

County Closeup ·

2025/01/07

It’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

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4:22

HHSS Recognizes Undergraduate Awards Ceremony

County Closeup ·

2024/12/02

Haliburton 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

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4:28

Turning up the Heat for Fuel for Warmth in Haliburton...

County Closeup ·

2024/11/25

The 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

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7:23

The Road Ahead Mobile Wellness Clinic rolling Mental...

County Closeup ·

2024/11/25

When 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

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8:29

Physician Recruitment in Haliburton County is All...

County Closeup ·

2024/11/25

Across 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

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2:30

Towering Giant of the Forest — 3rd Tallest White Pine...

County Closeup ·

2024/11/25

On 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

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2:58

Newly-Renovated Dorset Library Already a Best Seller

County Closeup ·

2024/11/25

It’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

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3:56

Renovated Dorset Rec Centre Flexing its Muscles

County Closeup ·

2024/11/25

It’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

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3:37

Irondale Village Honours the Fallen

County Closeup ·

2024/11/25

A 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

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8:08

Deer Feeding Ban

County Closeup ·

2024/11/04

Deer 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

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4:07

Winter Road Preparations

County Closeup ·

2024/11/04

Before 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

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6:32

New CT Scanner at HHHS

County Closeup ·

2024/11/01

Local 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

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3:47

Nurse Practitioners

County Closeup ·

2024/11/01

Seniors’ 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.

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