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What Are We Doing?!
by The Highlander
Take an inside look at the Highlander newsroom and join the editorial team as they hunt down the answers to What are we doing? An in-depth look at some of the largest local issues in Haliburton county.Have something to say!? Join our podcast by submitting a voice note at https://anchor.fm/whatarewedoinghighlands/message
Episodes
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About Candidates: Brian Atkins, Dysart et al, ward 4
Brian Atkins chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here:...
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About Candidates: Carm Sawyer, Dysart et al, ward 4
Carm Sawyer chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here:...
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About Candidates: Hayden Hughes, Dysart et al, ward 4
Hayden Hughes chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here:...
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About Candidates: Ron Evans, Dysart et al, ward 4
Ron Evans chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here:...
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About Candidates: Jennifer Korpela, Dysart et al, ward 2
Jennifer Korpela chats with reporter Mike Baker about her vision for Dysart et al’s ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here:...
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About Candidates: Dan Roberts, Dysart et al, ward 2
Dan Roberts chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here:...
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About Candidates: Nancy Wood-Roberts, Dysart et al, ward 2
Nancy Wood-Roberts chats with reporter Mike Baker about her vision for Dysart et al’s ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music…
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about Short-Term Rentals
For some, a short-term rental means crazy bonfires and late-night parties on the lake. For others, it means a way to finance their cottage, or increased tourism benefitting their communities. It's either paradise or a nightmare! Join us this week as we look into short-term rental units and what…
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About Candidates: Napier Simpson, Algonquin Highlands, ward 2
Napier Simpson chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Algonquin Highlands ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music...
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About Candidates: Amber Meirik, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2
Reporter Amber Meirik chats with Algonquin Highlands ward 2 candidate Amber Meirik about her vision for the township. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA....
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About Candidates: Lisa Barry, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2
Reporter Mike Baker chats with Algonquin Highlands ward 2 candidate Lisa Barry about her vision for the township. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA.…
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About Candidates: Sabrina Richards, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2
Reporter Mike Baker chats with Algonquin Highlands ward 2 candidate Sabrina Richards about her vision for the township. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA....
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About Candidates: Stephen Hertel, Minden Hills, Ward 2
Editor Lisa Gervais chats with Minden Hills ward 2 candidate Stephen Hertel. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here:...
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About Candidates: Pam Sayne, Minden Hills, Ward 2
Editor Lisa Gervais chats with Pam Sayne, who is seeking re-election in Minden Hills’ Ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music…
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about Transportation
Getting around in the highlands can be one of the largest hurdles! If you don't own a vehicle you're at the mercy of friends, or unregulated taxi prices! Join us this week as Mike Baker dives into what the county is doing about Transportation. You'll hear from Jaime Schmale, Marg Cox, and Andrea...
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About Candidates: Mike Lang, Algonquin Highlands, Mayor
Mike Baker speaks with Mike Lang, a candidate for mayor in Algonquin Highlands. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here:...
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About Candidates: Liz Danielsen, Algonquin Highlands, Mayor
Mike Baker speaks with Liza Danielsen, a mayoral candidate in Algonquin Highlands. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here:...
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About Candidates: Rob McCaig, Dysart et al, Ward 1
Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Rob McCaig about his qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie…
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About Candidates: Pat Casey, Dysart et al, Ward 1
Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Pat Casey about his qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson...
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About Candidates: Pamela Brohm, Dysart et al, Ward 1
Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Pamela Brohm about her qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie...
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About Candidates: Tom Bailey, Dysart et al, Ward 1
Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Tom Bailey about his qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie…
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About Candidates: Angela Lewis, Highlands East, Ward 2
Angela Lewis is vying to become ward 2 councillor for Highlands East. Sam Gillett chatted with the candidate about her vision for Highlands East, Haliburton County, and her thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing? Join our next episode by sending a voice note! Visit:...
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About Candidates: Trevor Chaulk, Minden Hills, Councillor at Large
Trevor Chaulk is vying to become councillor at large for Minden Hills. Lisa Gervais chatted with the candidate about his vision for Highlands East, Haliburton County, and his thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing? Join our next episode by sending a voice note! Visit:...
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About Candidates: Tammy McKelvey, Minden Hills, Councillor at Large
Tammy McKelvey is vying to become councillor at large for Minden Hills. Lisa Gervais chatted with the candidate about her vision for Minden Hills, Haliburton County, and her thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing? Join our next episode by sending a voice note! Visit:...
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About Candidates: Janice Dahms, Highlands East, Ward 2
Janice Dahms is vying to become ward 2 councillor for Highlands East. Lisa Gervais chatted with the candidate about her vision for Highlands East, Haliburton County, and her thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing? Join our next episode by sending a voice note! Visit:...
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About Candidates: Ivan Ingram, Minden Hills, Ward 1,
Ivan Ingram is a candidate for Minden Hills’ ward 1. Sam Gillett chatted with the candidate about his vision for Minden Hills and his plan for tackling hot-button issues in the township. Join our next episode by sending a voice note! Visit: https://anchor.fm/whatarewedoinghighlands/message or…
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About Candidates: Mike Grozelle, Minden Hills, Ward 1
Mike Grozelle is a candidate for Minden Hills’ ward 1. Sam Gillett chatted with the candidate about his vision for Minden Hills and his plan for tackling hot-button issues in the township. Join our next episode by sending a voice note! Visit: https://anchor.fm/whatarewedoinghighlands/message or...
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About Candidates: Shirley Johannessen, Minden Hills, Ward 1
Shirley Johannessen is a candidate for Minden Hills’ ward 1. Sam Gillett chatted with the candidate about her vision for Minden Hills and her plan for tackling hot-button issues in the township. Join our next episode by sending a voice note! Visit…
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About Candidates: Richard Bradley, Minden Hills, Ward 1
Richard Bradley, Ward 1, Minden Hills Richard Bradley is a candidate for Minden Hills’ ward 1. Sam Gillett chatted with the candidate about his vision for Minden Hills and his plan for tackling hot-button issues in the township. Sam chatted with Richard on park bench during a busy morning in...
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About Candidates: Cheryl Ellis, Highlands East, Mayor
Cheryl Ellis is vying to become mayor of Highlands East. Lisa Gervais chatted with the candidate about her vision for Highlands East, Haliburton County, and her thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing? Join our next episode by sending a voice note! Visit:...
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About Candidates: Dave Burton, Highlands East, Mayor
Dave Burton is the current mayor of Highlands East. He’s running for re-election this fall. Lisa Gervais chatted with the candidate about his vision for Highlands East, Haliburton County, and his thoughts on the hot topics we’ve covered on What are we doing? We recorded these interviews in busy...
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About Shorelines
Some people love it, some people hate it - but one thing remains true. We all want to see our lakes stay healthy. Our townships recently enacted a shoreline bylaw, and today we're going to talk allllll about it. Join us as we figure out what we're doing about shorelines! You'll hear from some of...
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about Health Care
An aging population + the Covid migration has our health system under duress! And while this is predominantly a provincial issue, our Municipality can still play a large impact in the quality of care we receive. So what are we doing about Health Care? Join us as Lisa lays out the limits of our...
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about Poverty
Behind the million dollar lake homes hides a shameful secret. Haliburton County and Manitoulin Island have been competing for the title of "poorest county in the province of Ontario" for YEARS. Maybe it's time we change that? So What Are We Doing about Poverty? Join us this week as we look into…
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about Amalgamation
Our two-tier municipal structure is under fire! Amalgamation has been a hot word floating around for quite some time in the county, and this isn't the first time. The last time our townships decided to amalgamate was in the 80's, when we reduced from 10 (ish) lower tier governments to 4. So What...
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about Housing
With inflation on the rise, and supply running low - the Highlands have become more and more difficult to live in. For some people, that means looking at purchasing homes out of the county in order to make ends meat. So what are we doing about housing? Join us this week as we discuss this growing...
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about Introductions
Welcome to the Highlander's "What are we doing" Podcast! Join Justin and the Highlander team (Mike, Lisa, and Sam) as they discuss some of their thoughts on major issues in the county! Setting the stage for future episodes, get to know the journalists that will be bringing you conversations with...
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The Highlands Municipality 101
From humble beginnings as loggers to a sprawling cottager's heaven. Haliburton county has evolved over time from 23 municipalities to one county and four townships. Join us in this bonus episode where we explore the role of a municipality, what councillors do, and some of the important things you...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Take an inside look at the Highlander newsroom and join the editorial team as they hunt down the answers to What are we doing? An in-depth look at some of the largest local issues in Haliburton county.Have something to say!? Join our podcast by submitting a voice note at https://anchor.fm/whatarewedoinghighlands/message
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