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5:32

Lisa Kerr Memorial Fund

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2026/09/30

Back in 2012, SIRCH helped the Kerrs get the Volunteer Dental Outreach Clinic up and running, supporting them as a registered charity. Eventually, the clinic formed its own non-profit entity, with a Board of Directors and operated without SIRCH's assistance.For 14 years, VDO served the people of Haliburton County, providing much-needed dental care. In early 2024, the federal government launched the Canadian Dental Care Program, promising dental care coverage, however, funding gaps persist. The Lisa

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8:07

New Irondale Church President

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2026/09/30

Earlier this year, Carol Simmons, former president of Bark Lake Cultural Developments, announced her retirement from the organization. Without someone assuming the role and others joining, the iconic Irondale Church faced closure and an eventual sale. So, a concert was held in late August to attract new members, and it worked. Now, the church, built in 1887, has new Board leadership and a promising future.Marilyn Pel steps into the role after only being an Irondale resident for two years. While

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4:31

Haliburton Library Halloween Costume Swap

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2026/09/30

Halloween is coming and all the little ghosts and goblins are already getting excited. But for parents, that one night of fun can really hurt the wallet by shelling out lots of money for candy and costumes. That's why the Haliburton County Library is making Halloween more affordable with its upcoming 2ndannual Halloween Costume Swap.CanoeFM sat down with Jennifer Korpela, Programs and Outreach Coordinator with the Haliburton County Library recently to talk about the free event and how it's aimed at

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11:30

Used Tires Piling Up

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2026/09/30

Used tires are piling up at auto garages and tire shops across Ontario since changes were made to the province's collection and recycling program.The devastating Hagrsville fire in 1990, caused by arson, prompted the creation of Ontario's regulated tire recycling and diversion programs. In 2008, the Ontario Tire Stewardship program, or OTS, created a centralized used tire program, funded by eco-fees paid by tire producers. More than 70 million used tires were collected under the OTS program from its

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4:16

Haliburton Clothing Swap

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2026/09/30

Time to clean out your closets and dressers! The Great Haliburton Clothing Swap takes place Saturday, October 3rdat Fleming College. Now in its third year, the event allows residents to clean out their closets of items they're no longer wearing and freshen up their wardrobes and at the same time follows the environmental mantra of Reduce, Re-use, Recycle.Every landfill in Ontario has a strict operational lifespan determined by its capacity, measured in cubic meters. Most municipal sites are built to

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8:55

Minden Hills Firefighters Resign

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2026/09/16

A group of volunteer firefighters in Minden Hills have resigned as a direct result of serious and ongoing concerns involving leadership, safety and the overall direction of the Minden Hills Fire Department.In an exclusive interview, CanoeFM has learned that the problems have existed for more than a year, but came to a head in March when a long-serving firefighter was demoted then later fired.Recently, Canoe FM obtained documents containing allegations from former firefighters about workplace

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9:42

Kicking the Carbon Habit in our Homes

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2026/09/16

Chris Weissflog has spent the last 20 years helping people reduce their carbon footprint by designing and building homes, cottages, restaurants and other businesses that are environmentally sound, affordable and sustainable. That's why Environment Haliburton is thrilled to host him at an upcoming seminar on how to reduce carbon emissions in our homes. The seminar takes place this Saturday, September 12that 10 am at the Haliburton Museum.Susan Hay, President of Environment Haliburton and Weissflog

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9:41

KDHSF Upcoming Fundraiser

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2026/09/16

Back in 1995, when the Kinmount District Health Services Foundation was created, it didn't have professional recruiters filling its ranks. Instead, it had passionate, driven members, including Restivo-Galea's mother, who wanted to establish a medical clinic in Kinmount with a full-time doctor to serve the community. They worked hard, knocking on doors, making calls and never giving up.When the first physician they recruited settled in town and began seeing patients, the small group knew they were on

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7:39

Artist Pantry

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2026/09/16

Emma Warburton is the kind of person who can take the seed of an idea and make it blossom. That's exactly what's she's done in opening The Artist Pantry in Minden. You see, Warburton is a painter and when she moved to Haliburton County, she was shocked to learn that this area, despite being such a thriving artist community, didn't have a store that sold the supplies she and other artists need for their creations. Local artisans, and Warburton herself, had to order their supplies online or travel to

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6:53

Advanced Care Paramedics

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2026/09/16

In mid-August, the County of Haliburton announced the deployment of its first frontline advanced care paramedic or ACP. The program is expected to expand over time to a total of three ACPs. Every ambulance in Haliburton County is staffed by highly trained primary care paramedics (PCPs) who provide exceptional care for the community. The addition of advanced care paramedics means on-site interventions can now be performed that could not be carried out before, such as intubation, and the

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8:25

Film crew at Minden Whitewater Preserve

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2026/09/16

The secret may have gotten out, but Dave Gillespie, the Director of the Minden Whitewater Preserve, isn't saying a word. He's not going to spill any tea on juicy details about action heroes or shooting schedules.But what he will share, is what it means to attract both the attention and rental fees of a big television production company that's come to Minden to film a wildly successful franchise series, giving the Preserve the ability to reinvest in the facility, trails and the river itself.On August

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12:22

Gooderham Childcare Centre

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2026/08/31

Anyone with children who lives in Haliburton County knows childcare is not easy to find here. In fact, the waiting list for licensed centre-based childcare has more than 1,451 kids on it and the average time to secure a spot is three years.That's why Amber McDuff and her husband Justin Dadic decided to take matters into their own hands and do something to help those struggling to find childcare. The couple opened Gooderham Childcare Group in early July and since then, has been doing all they can to

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10:17

Governance Affordability Study

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2026/08/31

For two months this summer, Haliburton's current two-tier government structure has been studied by the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN). Now, as residents prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming municipal elections, the public is being invited to a series of meetings that explain what's on the table and why.Concern over mounting financial pressures on the county and its lower-tier municipalities led Haliburton County council to enact the study by EORN. The report provides options for

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6:40

Training For Emergencies

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2026/08/31

There's an old adage that claims failure to plan means planning to fail. And that's why the Minden Hills Fire Department, along with members of the Algonquin Hills Fire Department gathered recently to do a mock emergency drill at Budget Propane just south of Minden.The drill, required by propane operators across the province every fire years, put firefighters through their paces, so that if a real propane emergency occurs, they're ready.Minden Hills Fire Chief Don Kruger spoke to CanoeFM to explain

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7:48

Culture Days coming to Haliburton

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2026/08/31

For the first time ever, Culture Days are coming to Haliburton County. And thanks to its already thriving arts and culture community, Haliburton has been recognized as one of 16 provincial hubs featured during the celebration.Ontario Culture Days is an annual, multi-week festival highlighting local arts, culture and heritage in several communities across the province. This year's Culture Days run from September 18thto October fourth. The festival encourages people to discover and explore local arts

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13:27

Calling on Cottagers to Engage in Upcoming Election

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2026/08/31

If there's one thing Ron Parkinson believes, it's that democracy is a gift – one we all should honor by voting. That's why he's doing all he can as the President of the Cedar Lake Association – an organization that connects about 300 cottage owners on vital issues, to vote in the upcoming municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26th.Like hundreds of others, Parkinson is a cottager and has been coming up to Haliburton County for more than 40 years. He believes that information is power and that taking

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5:04

Fire Department Raising Funds for Critical Equipment

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2026/08/31

The Dysart Fire Department plays an important role in our region. They're there for all kinds of emergencies and perform difficult work to save lives and property. But with more than 8,000 properties in the Haliburton Highlands across often challenging rural and seasonal cottage country terrain, they need the flexibility to use whatever equipment helps them get to calls the fastest.That's why Dysart et al Deputy Chief Stacey Parish, and volunteer firefighters Spencer Mitchell and Steve Potalivo came

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5:27

GrandFriends Program Connecting Families Needing Support

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2026/08/10

Are you 55+ and looking to bring more meaning into your life? Haliburton's SIRCH is looking for you!April Austen is looking for a few good men and women. Moreaccurately, she's looking for 10 kind-hearted people who want to share their life experienceand caring nature with young families in Haliburton County as part of SIRCH's new GrandFriendprogram.The concept is simple; matching those aged 55 and up with young, single mothers or families tooffer a listening ear and meaningful connection through

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5:51

Irondale Church Could be Sold

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2026/08/10

It has sat at the corner of Irondale Road and Salerno Lake Road since 1887 and born witness two World Wars, the Gold Rush, Canada's Confederation and everything else that brought us all here, to 2026. It's the Irondale Church, a central hub to this small community and generations of families.And now, its future is bleak. Officials there say that unless new members of the Bark Lake Cultural Developments Board come forward soon, the church will be put up for sale this fall.Financed by a Pennsylvania

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9:08

OPSEU left out of College Merger Talks

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2026/08/10

The veil of secrecy surrounding the planned merger of Fleming College and St. Lawrence College has led the Ontario Public Service Employees Union of faculty and support staff at both colleges to file six grievances for failing to keep all parties informed, a local union president said recently.In April, a press release announced the merger to form a much larger post-secondary institution saying it would allow quote "greater capacity to serve our regions over the long term, while maintaining the

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