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County Closeup
Hosted by Elizabeth Oakley | Canoe FM · EN
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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Nature Nuggets Book
May 1100:07:11Tap to summarizeRick Whitteker's love of the natural world has shaped his career, his activism and even his leisure time. And it's that love and fascination that's led him to write his first book, fittingly entitled, ‘Nature Nuggets' and it focuses on all the wonders to be found here in Haliburton County in all four seasons by way of hiking, kayaking and snowshoeing.The book is a collection of past columns Whittaker wrote for County Life and was designed and printed by Parker Pad & Printing in the last few weeks, Now, Whitteker is on a kind of informal book tour, speaking at several events in the county. He took time out to speak to CanoeFM to talk about what inspired his foray into becoming a published author.
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Jul 14, 2025Tap to summarizeThey're fast and fun, but in the hands of untrained drivers, ATVs – All Terrain Vehicles, can be deadly. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, in the last 10 years, there have been 58 off-road vehicle fatalities in the region, with 59 per cent of those occurring with drivers not wearing helmets. In fact, the Haliburton Highlands OPP say the region leads the province with the most ATV fatalities. Haliburton ATV Club President Mike Bukowski says his club is doing all it can to educate ATV riders the importance of obeying speed limits, wearing a helmet and not driving while impaired. The local club partners with the Kawartha ATV Club promoting safety courses for riders of all ages. And while ATV sales have been steadily growing since the COVID-19 pandemic, training courses remain voluntary. Constable Matt Elliott of the OPP's SAVE Team – Snowmobile, ATV and Vessel Enforcement, spoke with CanoeFM recently and says many accidents and deaths can be prevented if the laws and safety measures are followed.
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