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

Podcast · By Elizabeth Oakley | Canoe FM · English · Official site

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 30, 2026

    Lisa Kerr Memorial Fund (opens the original)

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    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 L

  2. Episode · Sep 30, 2026

    New Irondale Church President (opens the original)

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    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

  3. Episode · Sep 30, 2026

    Haliburton Library Halloween Costume Swap (opens the original)

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    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

  4. Episode · Sep 30, 2026

    Used Tires Piling Up (opens the original)

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    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

  5. Episode · Sep 30, 2026

    Haliburton Clothing Swap (opens the original)

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    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 buil

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