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Time Warp

Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM

Time Warp is a podcast on the Canoe FM platform featuring Host Paul Vorvis and Co-Host Kate Butler from the Haliburton Highlands Museum talking about Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada history - as well as some other stories from Canada"s history.

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14:12

Volunteer Fire Departments plus The Ripple Rock...

Time Warp ·

2022/12/02

This week, Kate talks about the recent death of Dysart Fire Department's Chief Mike Iles. It also led Kate to chat about the genesis of Haliburton County volunteer Fire Departments.Plus, Paul talks about the Ripple Rock Mountain that was located in a narrow section of the shipping passage between Vancouver Island and BC's mainland. It was a signicant hazard to ships that led to the sinking of at least 120 vessels and the loss of at least 110 lives. What to do? Why try and blow 'er up. But not

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13:53

Haliburton's Molou Movie Theatre plus the LONG...

Time Warp ·

2022/11/25

This week, Kate talks about the decades long history of a small town movie theatre named The Molou and what it meant before other forms of entertainment like TV were available. Plus Paul talks about the Canadian National Exhibition - also known as the CNE and the Ex. It's been around for almost 175 years. The changes at the Ex over the decades is really representative of the changes in Canada from a rural, agricultural society to an industrial society. Let's Go To The Ex! Kate Butler is the Director

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13:37

Haliburton's Frederick Freeman plus Prohibition...

Time Warp ·

2022/11/18

This week, Kate talks Frederick Freeman who moved to the Haliburton area in 1880-81 and operated a store in an inconic yellow wood sided building on Pine St that still exists today. And Frederick could be a character! Plus, Paul talks about the rise and fall of Hamilton, Ontario prohibition era gangsters Rocco Perri and Bessie Starkman who have been linked with US gangsters Frank Costello and Al Capone. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the

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12:50

Remembering Those From Haliburton County plus James...

Time Warp ·

2022/11/11

This week, Kate talks about the impact of WW1 and WW2 on Haliburton County from some individual and family points of view. Plus, Paul remembers a little known WW2 Canadian hero, James Campbell Clouston, who had a significant role in saving nearly 200,000 trapped allied soldiers from Dunkirk - and gave his life in the process. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming

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13:26

So Much Info From a Small Piece of Paper plus...

Time Warp ·

2022/11/04

This week, Kate puts on her historian's hat and delves into the amount of information that even a small piece of paper - like an old receipt - can provide and that connects different people from 1916's Haliburton County. Plus, Paul talks about the mid-1940's homicide case in Halilton, Ontario that some newspapers have called 'Canada's most grisly murder'. The suspect? Evelyn (nee MacLean) Dick. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your

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12:05

It's the Spooky Season!

Time Warp ·

2022/10/28

This week, in honour of Spooky Season Kate talks about early Halloween in Haliburton County. Plus Paul talks about a couple of instances of Phantom Trains in Canada. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com

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14:11

Early Italians in Haliburton County plus Origins of...

Time Warp ·

2022/10/21

This week, Kate talks about the Haliburton Highlands Museum's recently donated artifact - an early 1900's wine making press that led her to ponder a little deeper about the origins and growth of the Italian community in Haliburton County. Plus, Paul got to thinking about the War of 1812 between British North America and the US - and what the background causes were to the war breaking out in the first place. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of

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9:48

The Wallings Family plus Mona Louise Parsons

Time Warp ·

2022/10/07

This week was originally broadcast in April 2020 but never made it to a podcast. Kate talks about the Wallings family - that began settling in Haliburton County in the late 1800's, opened a prominent dairy, and have lent their name to a street in Haliburton Village. Plus, Paul talks about Mona Louise Parsons whowas born in Nova Scotia, emigrated to the Netherlands just prior to WWII, and became a resistance fighter rescuing downed allied fighter pilots. She was captured and tried by a German

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14:12

Attic Treasures plus Viola Desmond

Time Warp ·

2022/09/30

This week, Kate talks about a treasure that was found found in the attic of a Haliburton County home from 1888 (an invitation to a Valentine's Day dance in 1888) and connections that can be made. Plus Paul talks about the background of Viola Desmond, the discrimination she suffered at the Roseland Theatre in Nova Scotia, and the malicious prosecution that followed. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m

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13:30

Thoughts on Queen Elizabeth plus UFO's in Canada

Time Warp ·

2022/09/23

This week, Kate has some thought about the historical implications of the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and puts them into the context of the impact the passing of Queen Victoria would have had on Haliburton County. Plus, Paul talks about the history of reported sightings - and some of the investigations - of UFO's in Canada. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on

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9:41

Early Doctor (1866) in Haliburton County plus George...

Time Warp ·

2022/09/16

This week, Kate talks about a young doctor who came to Haliburton County and what it really meant to be a doctor in a pioneer community at the end of the 1800's. Plus Paul talks about George Brown who launched Toronto's Globe newspaper (today's Globe & Mail) in the 1850's. As well he put aside political differences to lobby for Canadian Confederation and is considered to be a father of confederation. Unfortunately, he came to an untimely end. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton

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9:36

Tale Of A Quirky Individual plus Canadian Prohibition...

Time Warp ·

2022/09/09

This week, Kate talks about Robert McCormack, a quirky individual who lived in 1800's Haliburton County. He even shingled his barn at night by lamplight. And, Paul talks about the 'I'm Alone', a VERY successful Canadian rum-running ship during American Probition. Swashbuckling Captain Jack Randall successfully evaded the US Coast Guard for 6 years. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe

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15:14

Photography in Early Haliburton plus Canadian Animals...

Time Warp ·

2022/08/19

This week, Kate talks about the huge difference it made to early Haliburton County's historical record with the advances in photographic technology, and the record it left for future generations. Plus, Paul talks about the wartime connection - most especially during WW1 - between soldiers and their animal partners. Some of those animal partners were a little obscure - like slugs and glow worms. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your

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14:36

Minden's Daniel Buck plus Fanny 'Bobbie' Rosenfeld

Time Warp ·

2022/08/12

This week, Kate talks about Daniel Buck who arrived in Haliburton County in the mid-1800's, built Buck's Tavern (now known as the Domion Hotel) and had a sawmill on Buckslide Road. Plus, Paul tells the story of an incredible athlete who in 1950 was named Canada's female athlete of the first half of the half century. Fanny 'Bobbie' Rosenfeld also had a stellar career as a sports comunist for Toronto's Globe and Mail newspaper. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul

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13:46

Rising Above Diversity plus WW2's Operation Fish

Time Warp ·

2022/07/29

This week, Kate talks about Anne Dean (nee Weller) a woman who came to the Haliburton Highlands in 1870. Her family grew to 8 children - then her husband died. This is the story of how this remarkable woman rose above diversity. Plus, Paul talks about WW2's Operation Fish, a top-secret program that saw Britain's total gold reserves and other securities being shipped to Canada for the duration of the war. The convoys crossed the Atlantic during the peak of German submarine wolf-pack activity, and yet

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13:47

Maple Lake Church Part 2 plus Mack Sennett

Time Warp ·

2022/07/22

This week, Kate takes another look back in Part 2 of the history of Haliburton County's almost 125 year old Maple Lake Church which had its last service on July 17, 2022 - and has now unfortunately had to shutter its doors. Plus, Paul talks about Mack Sennett who was born and raised in Danville, Quebec and went on to be a pioneer studio mogul in Hollywood and early film's 'King of Comedy'. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton

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14:23

Maple Lake Church plus Kathleen Rice

Time Warp ·

2022/07/15

This week, Kate talks about the origins of Haliburton County's Maple Lake Church - after almost 125 years the quaint, picturesque church is needing to close the doors permanently after its last service on July 17, 2022. So many stories can be told! Plus, Paul talks about Canadian explorer, adventurer and prospector Kathleen Rice who broke the Edwardian era mold for women during the end of the Edwardian era in the late 1800's and into the 1900's. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton

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13:19

Historic Canada Day plus Canada and the Cuban Missile...

Time Warp ·

2022/07/01

This week, Kate talks about how Canada Day was celebrated in the late 1800's in Haliburton County.....just what exactly was the 'jumping in socks' contest? Plus, Paul talks about Canada response and involvement in the Cuban Missile Crisis. It was a tough time for US-Canada foreign relations - partly because Canadian Prime Minster John Diefenbaker and US President John F. Kennedy were not the best of friends. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of

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15:12

Sir Sam Hughes plus Valour Road Victoria Cross Awards

Time Warp ·

2022/06/24

This week, Kate has been getting visitors at the Museum with lots of questions. A frequent question asked is...who was Sir Sam? As in the namesake for Sir Sam's Inn and Ski Hill. Kate decided to share the answer with our listeners. Plus Paul talks about 3 Canadians who were each individually awarded Victoria Cross Medals for valour in seperate actions during WW1. Improbably, they also just happened to have lived near each other on a short stretch of street in Winnipeg - the only known instance of

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14:24

The Museum is Seeing School Groups and Tours plus...

Time Warp ·

2022/06/17

This week, Kate talks about finally being able to get back to the Haliburton Highlands Museum finally being able to see school groups visiting the museum, historical village tours resuming, and summer programs running again. Plus, Paul talks about Jumbo the elephant, his interesting history, circuses, and his unfortunate demise in St Thomas, Ontario. And how did his name become synonymous with 'super-sized'? Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of

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