Podcast appearances and mentions of kate butler

This week, Kate has the story of 1860's pioneers in Haliburton County - the Hartle family and the dramatic survical story of William Hartle on a trapping expedition. Plus, Paul has the continuing story of how the story of Canadian Confederation was never a foregone conclusion or an easy road. This week it's New Brunswick where Confederation was resoundingly rejected, and then ressurected a year later to become a yes. 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

This week, Kate talks about Haliburton County Fairs, some that have been in existence since 1864. Originally with agricultural roots, many have adapted to remain relevant as society and communities change. And yet they are still reminiscent of a an earlier, gentler time. Plus, Paul has a brief overview of Canadian Confederation. Many have a nostalgic view of Confederation as being easily achieved through common interests, but in fact it was a tough step-by-step process that was never a foregone conclusion. And some of the issues still resonate today in, for example, Quebec and Alberta where some are urging separation from 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

This week, it's two founding stories, one about a Haliburtonian named Joseph Paull who Kate describes as a Haliburton treasure. Plus, Paul has the story of the Louis Hebert and his wife Marie Rollet who are credited as the first true European settlers, as opposed to merchants and contract workers, in Canada. And that was before the Pilgrims arrived in the US. They were the first Europeans to clear land in Quebec, the first to plow a field, and to raise crops. It's a tremendous story about back-breaking labour and perseverance. Yet, their story isn't well known in English 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

This week, Kate has the story of Dysart's (Dysart et al is a municipality within Haliburton County) first Reeve - Captain John Lucas. John was a sea captain in the mid 1800's who eventually came to settle in Haliburton. He was an entrepreneur, was the first Reeve when the community was established, and he and his family became significant to the community. Plus, Paul has the story of Captain Nichola Goddard who was one of the first Canadian women to serve in a front line combat-arms leadership role. Unfortunately she died in Afghanistan as a result. Her life was shaped by service, compassion, and courage and she left behind a fantastic legacy. 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

This week, has the story of Victoria Day and the long weekend when Canadians celebrate the UK's Queen Victoria's birthday. Spoiler alert - apparently Canada is the only country in the world that still celebrates her birthday. Plus, Canada has at least 3 unique breeds of horses that originated here, with histories that go as far back as the 1600's. New France's Canadian breed; the Lac La Croix Indigenous pony; and the Sable Island wild horse. Each has been close to extinction at times, but have persevered and still have a presence today. 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

This week, Kate the story of Kinmount. Existing just outside of Haliburton County, Kinmount is still often seen as an honorary member of the County. Plus, it's the wrap-up....the third episode of 3 episodes about the evolution of Canada's interior from a territory created by the early fur trade; the development of the Metis people with a presence in both the European and Indigenous communities; to the clash between a growing Canada and the entrenched Metis people. Tragically it meant resistance; executions; and a wound that in some ways still exists within Canada today. 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

This week, Kate has some tales about farmyard animal pranks and hijinks in pioneer Haliburton County. Plus, today Paul is building on the westward expansion of Canada in the 1860's. Last episode dealt with the amalgamation of the Hudson's Bay (HBC) and North West fur trading companies. Essentially the HBC, a private company, now governed a huge territory in central Canada. But it didn't take into account a growing presence in the prairies - the Metis people. With Confederation in 1867 the new Canadian government had set it's eyes on expanding to the west. The stage was being set for a clash between cultures and religions. Part 3 will be next week. 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

This week, Kate talks about early bridges - and those that built them. In a rural pioneer county crossed by lakes and rivers, bridges were an absolute necessity that we now take for granted. But back then it would have been pretty tough to get around without them. Plus, Paul has the origin, growth, and competition between the fur trading Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company that devolved into armed conflict and death. And yet, the struggle between the two companies helped lay the foundation for a future country. 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

This week, the Spring season has almost sprung and Kate is using it as an opportunity to talk about early maple syrup production. Plus, in the late 1700's Captain Cook's exploration of Canada's west coast led to a boom in sea otter pelts. Sea otter pelts were the world's softest and most luxurious furs, and some people were willing to pay a small fortune to acquire them. Canada's North-West fur trading company was active in the interior, but not wanting to miss out on the bonanza they needed to find a land route to the west coast. Enter Alexander Mackenzie who explored and found a route - and in the process helped link Canada from coast-to-coast. 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

This week, 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

This week, Kate has the country of origin of many of Haliburton County's pioneers. Ironically, although there's many community names that are Welsh in origin there weren't necessarily that many Welsh settlers in the County. Regardless, there were settlers from England, Scotland, Ireland, and eventually Italy among other countries. Plus Paul has the story of the first synthetic fabric - nylon - created in the late 1930's that had one of its first use in women's stockings as a replacement for silk. It was a product that became a fashion statement, caused near riots, and changed life. 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

This week, Kate was thinking about International Women's Day and that brought her to musing about it in terms of the contributions of pioneer women in Haliburton County. Plus, Paul has the story of the first oil well and commercial operation in North America. It's sort of a "coming up from the ground came a bubbling crude" story. It wasn't in western Canada or the prairies, it was a quiet corner of south-western Ontario in the mid-1860's where a smelly nuisance was turned into an oil-boom. 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

This week, Kate has the story of the life of a charming little church that was built in Haliburton in 1875 for the local Presbyterian congregations. Plus, Paul has the tale of early Soviet spying in Canada before and just after WW2.Today's episode introduces 2 men who never met but who's actions are often cited an opening moment in the outbreak of the Cold War. The first man is the spymaster Sam Carr, and the second is Igor Gouzenko a Soviet clerk at the the USSR Embassy in Ottawa who revealed Carr's spy networks. 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

This week, Kate has an anecdote about life in the winter lumbercamp - this one revolves around celebrating Lent. Plus, Paul has the story of J. Blair Seaborn, a Canadian diplomat who participated in secret missions to Vietnam in the 1960's to try and mediate between the U.S. and the North Vietnamese. 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

This week, it's an all-Valentine's episode. Kate has love in the pioneer Highlands while Paul has a a light look at how Canadians have tended to have a more laid-back attitude about Valentine's Day then maybe some other countries where it's seen as a time to make grander more extravagant demonstrations of affection. Maybe it's the influence of our British origins? 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

This week, Kate is back with more love & romance stories from pioneer Haliburton County. Makes one wonder what she has up her sleeve for next week with Valentine's Day coming up. Plus, Paul has the story of the founding of the Hudson's Bay Company that recently folded after 355 years of existence - making it historically the world's longest living corporation. It goes back to two French fur traders that had an idea for a start-up that would simplify the collection of furs in early Canada, and how the idea was spread to investors in London's coffee houses. 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

Haliburton County recently hosted a fur trapping workshop and it got Kate thinking about historical fur trapping when it was more significant in the community. Plus, Paul went down a rabbit hole thinking about all the kitschy "world's biggest" road side attractions that were part of road trips when people starting driving the roads on family vacations. For example there's the world's biggest lobster, the Big Apple, and many more. And, of course, the refrain from the back seat - are we there yet? 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

This week, Kate has a prelude for Valentines Day coming up soon - it's love & romance in the Highlands. Plus, Paul has the story of the 1993 Battle of the Medak Pocket - Canada's largest military engagement since the Korean War. And it wasn't supposed to happen since it was a UN Peacekeeping Mission. The Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry was the unit assigned to monitor a ceasefire but ran into Croatian Forces determined to block their advance. When it was all over and the Canadians managed to advance into the Pocket they found a tragic scene of destruction and ethnic cleansing. 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

This week, Kate has some stories of mourning practices during pioneer times where things were more formality and social practices surrounding the loss of a loved one than today. But there was still room to let your hair down and engage in....antics. Plus, Paul has the history of beer brewing in Canada from a domestic kitchen staple that everyone including kids drank because you couldn't trust water to drink, to small local breweries with local ingredients, to industrial production. And now back to the past with the huge growth in local craft brewing. 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

This week, Kate has the story of a local doctor in pioneer Haliburton in the late 1800's. Plus Paul has the story of an American invasion of Canada in 1775, early in the Revolutionary War. It was a 2-prong attack, one led by Benedict Arnold, that had the goal to capture Quebec from the British. Part of the planning was the assumption that the French inhabitants would join them in a popular revolt against the British. The plan fell afoul of weather, geography, lack of supplies and the fact that the French inhabitants didn't rise up. 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

This week, Kate talks about early Haliburton Highlands Christmases plus Paul has 'Christmas on the edge of the world'. Early Hudson Bay trading posts wereisolated, snowbound, frozen places with the clerks, traders, and labourers far from home and their normal family-oriented festive traditions. So how did they adjust? They adapted in ways that created new northern Christmas traditions that have lasted to today. 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

This week, Kate brings some more early childhood memories from early Haliburton County history. Plus, Paul has some stories of early Canadian Christmas traditions and their origins. They include "is Santa Claus Canadian?"; "the annual Christmas tree that Nova Scotia donates to Boston"; and "the world's first Santa Claus parade". 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

This week, Kate'dips her toes' into some Christmas cheer and a tale of childhood sledding. Plus, Paul has the tale of Giavannie Caboto, an Italian navigator who came to be known as John Cabot. Cabot came to age at a time when Europe was speculating that there might be a route to Asia by sailing west into the Atlantic. He tried to convince Spain to take a chance on him, but lost out to Christopher Columbus. Instead he went to England who sponsored him for a voyage across the Atlantic. As a result, England got a toe-hold in North America....and the rest is history. 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

Haliburton County has a well known reputation as an arts and culture centre. This week, Kate has the story of some of the early origins of theatre in Haliburton County going back to 1907. Plus, Paul has the history of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD), a post-WW2 binational partnership between the US and Canda. It was designed during the Cold War as an early warning system in case of nuclear attack. It was a unique arrangement, and it still exists today although its been updated and adapted to take in account emerging technologies. Unfortunately it also contributed to the demise of Canada's Avro Aroow - a state of the art interceptor-fighter plane. 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

This week, Kate has some stories about getting one over on the game warden plus Paul tells the tale of Canada's most unusual Prime Ministers - William Lyon Mackenzie King. King had two sides. He was Canada's longest serving prime ministers and accomplished a lot during his tenure. He also had a public persona as a skilled negotiator who could find practical solutions to problems, but privately was a very lonely, quiet individual who turned to a belief in seances, omens and spirits to find reassurance. Interestingly he was able to keep his two sides separate. 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

This week, Kate has a follow-up on Remembrance Day and the additional story of a lucky local WW2 pilot who crashed while flying with the RCAF, but managed to survive. Plus, Paul has the tale of Ken Leishman who pulled a record gold-theft from the Winnipeg airport on March 1, 1966. Ken was often described as an intelligent, charming, and charismatic man who always had a smile and was liked by everyone - including police, prison guards and fellow inmates. He earned the nickname of the 'Flying Bandit' and the'Gentleman Bandit'. 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

This week, Kate has some thoughts about Remembrance Day and how people on the home front tried to carry on life during WW1. Plus, Paul has the story of Ukrainian migration to Canada since the late 1800's, how they contributed to the cultural and social mosaic in Canada, and why Canada tends to support Ukraine in their war with Russia. 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

This week, both Kate and Paul have tales of Halloween spookiness. Kate has stories from Haliburton County - especially in regards to the museum buildings. Plus, Paul has a personal anecdote and 3 stories that cover Canada from the east coast to the west coast. From Halifax there's strange happenings from a funeral home that housed victims of the Titanic and the Halifax Explosion where thousands died or were injured. And from Victoria BC there's Bastion Square and the 'Hanging Judge' Mathew Bedbie. 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

This week, Kate brings 3 separate quirky stories about modes of transportation in early Haliburton County - therefore, planes;trains; and automobiles. Plus Paul has the story of the 1789 Nootka Sound Crisis that determined that Canada's west coast became British territory and eventually Canada could stretch from coast-to-coast. Otherwise British Columbia could have been Spanish or even Russian territory. It also involves a cast of famous names like Vasco Balboa, Captain James Cook and George Vancouver. 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

This week, Kate brings the story of loggers and the spring log drive down Haliburton County's rivers and lakes. Who do you call when you het a log jam? Jam crackers! Plus, Paul has the story of Louis Cyr, a farm boy born from the late 1800's Quebec who earned the title of the 'Strongest Man on Earth' through prodigious feats of strength like using his back to lift a platform with 18 men standing on top. 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

This week, Kate riffs on Canadian Thanksgiving and segues into stories of 2 early pioneer families in Haliburton County. Plus Paul has a brief overview of Scotland's Highland Clearances in the early 1800's, the migration of Scots to Canada - in particular Reverend Norman McLeod and his congregation - and the lasting impact of Scots on Canadian culture that still exists today. 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

This week, Kate has Part 2 of the story of Thomas Mason, an early pioneer in Haliburton County. Plus, Paul has the history behind how the world has had different systems of measurement and how Canada evolved to having a hybrid system of measurement - partly Imperial and partly Metric. It's created a bit of a muddle and doesn't always make sense, but by and large it works. Except maybe in the case of the "Gimli Glider Incident". 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 97.1, and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at info@canoefm.com

This week, Kate has the first half of the story of Thomas Mason - a world traveller and resilient character who came to be an early settler in Haliburton County. Plus, Paul has the story Canada's 'boy wonder', shy teenager Percy Williams, who overcame his 5'7" and 123 lb stature and rheumatic fever to become an unlikely double gold medal sprint winner at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam. Percy was an underdog, beat an international field of favourites, and became a Canadian sensation at a time when Canada was a young country looking for its identity in the world. 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

This week, Kate has a 'lighter topic'. It's the back to school time of year, so here's a couple of school stories from yesteryear. Plus, Many Canadian servicemen have earned Britain's Victoria Cross Medal since its creation during the 1850's Crimean War. But, it's no longer awarded to Canadians. It has to do with Canada's evolution from a colony to an independent country. So, who was our first, and last, Victoria Cross winner? 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

This week, Kate has the story of one of Haliburton County's many characters - R.H. Baker who was the one time owner of the Haliburton Echo newspaper. Plus, Paul has the rise and fall of Canada's only Canadian-born boxing heavyweight champ, Tommy Burns - the Little Giant of Hanover. At only 5'7" and 175 lbs he was an unlikely heavyweight who beat opponents who were many inches taller and much heavier. But in this, and a number of other ways, he was pioneer and ahead of his time. 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

This week, Kate has the story of late 1800's lumber camp cook George Roach. Plus, Paul has the life and gangland death of Besha (Bessie) Starkman, a Canadian female crime boss who together with her partner Rocco Perri ran crime in eastern Canada and the Northern US during the 1920's. 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 or 97.1 and streaming on your computer devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at info@canoefm.com

Donna Adelson Trial: Handwriting Analyst Kate Butler Identifies “The Script” as Donna's In this gripping installment of the Donna Adelson Trial, forensic document examiner Kate Butler, a senior crime laboratory analyst with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), takes center stage—bringing exceptional expertise to the stand as she compares handwriting samples connected to the case. Her match? She identified the handwriting in the infamous “script” and a day planner as belonging to Donna Adelson with the highest level of confidence. This isn't just a technicality—this finding strikes at the core of the prosecution's argument and has major implications for how the jury perceives Donna's actions and intentions behind the scenes. In this raw courtroom clip, viewers will hear Kate Butler describe her methodology, show how handwriting idiosyncrasies line up, and explain why her analysis matters: What was compared and why it's relevant: The “Day Planner,” where Dan Markel's car info was noted, and “The Script,” allegedly written by Donna for an inmate to recite, were both compared to known samples of Donna's handwriting. Why this matters: For the prosecution, Butler's confident identification strengthens their case that Donna may have been orchestrating the narrative—even in jail. For the defense, this might be a point of heavy cross-examination, perhaps highlighting margin for error or context of what was written and why. Viewer takeaway: A rare, behind-the-scenes look at the forensic scrutiny behind the handwritten evidence—an essential piece of the puzzle in this true-crime courtroom drama. Turn on captions, take notes, and watch closely—because handwriting isn't just about pen and paper. It's about intent, influence, and showing the jury how much—or how little—control Donna had over the story being presented in court.  #DonnaAdelsonTrial #HandwritingAnalysis #KateButler #TrueCrime #CourtroomEvidence #ForensicDocumentExaminer #DanMarkelCase #MurderForHire #TrialCoverage #JusticeForDan Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Donna Adelson Trial: Handwriting Analyst Kate Butler Identifies “The Script” as Donna's In this gripping installment of the Donna Adelson Trial, forensic document examiner Kate Butler, a senior crime laboratory analyst with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), takes center stage—bringing exceptional expertise to the stand as she compares handwriting samples connected to the case. Her match? She identified the handwriting in the infamous “script” and a day planner as belonging to Donna Adelson with the highest level of confidence. This isn't just a technicality—this finding strikes at the core of the prosecution's argument and has major implications for how the jury perceives Donna's actions and intentions behind the scenes. In this raw courtroom clip, viewers will hear Kate Butler describe her methodology, show how handwriting idiosyncrasies line up, and explain why her analysis matters: What was compared and why it's relevant: The “Day Planner,” where Dan Markel's car info was noted, and “The Script,” allegedly written by Donna for an inmate to recite, were both compared to known samples of Donna's handwriting. Why this matters: For the prosecution, Butler's confident identification strengthens their case that Donna may have been orchestrating the narrative—even in jail. For the defense, this might be a point of heavy cross-examination, perhaps highlighting margin for error or context of what was written and why. Viewer takeaway: A rare, behind-the-scenes look at the forensic scrutiny behind the handwritten evidence—an essential piece of the puzzle in this true-crime courtroom drama. Turn on captions, take notes, and watch closely—because handwriting isn't just about pen and paper. It's about intent, influence, and showing the jury how much—or how little—control Donna had over the story being presented in court.  #DonnaAdelsonTrial #HandwritingAnalysis #KateButler #TrueCrime #CourtroomEvidence #ForensicDocumentExaminer #DanMarkelCase #MurderForHire #TrialCoverage #JusticeForDan Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This week, Kate has the story of the significance of Fall and agricultural fairs in a rural community and how they became popular during pioneer times. Plus, Paul has the story behind women stepping up to work outside the home in support of the WW2 effort, and how Canada's Ronnie the Bren Gun Girl, who was a real person, came to symbolize all her sisters working in factories. And she preceeded her more famous (and fictional) counterpart in the US - Rosie the Riveter - by a couple of 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 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 info@canoefm.com

This week, Kate has the story of Miriam Holland, a 17 year old woman who settled in Haliburton County in 1860, ended up living there into her 90's, and seeing an huge arc in community change. Plus, Paul has the life-story of Mona Roberts who was born in Nova Scotia, ended up in WW2's Dutch Resistance, and became the only Canadian woman to be tried by a Nazi tribunal and sentenced to death by firing squad. Spoiler alert - the sentence was commuted to life with hard labour but it wasn't the end of her remarkable story. 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

This week, Kate has the story of horse racing in Haliburton County in the early 20th century, the local racetrack from 1909-1925, and a local race horse of some renown - Guilford Boy. Plus, Paul has the seafaring tale of the 'I'm Alone', a rum-running schooner out of Lunenberg, Nova Scotia during prohibition. The I'm Alone was chased over several days by the US Coast Guard who, out of frustration, sank her on the high seas. 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

This week, Kate has an update on last week's episode on time capsules then talks about art and art-artifacts that the museum has seen lately. Plus, Paul has the story of Abigail Becker, a pioneer who came to be known as the 'Angel of Long Point'. Abigail rescued the crews of at least 3 shipwrecks on Lake Erie in the mid-1850's and as a result received international recognition - including from Queen Victoria. 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

Healing From Emotional Abuse with Marissa F. CohenMarissa F. Cohen is the Award-Winning 2024 National Campus Speaker of the Year, Founder of the Healing From Emotional Abuse Philosophy™, 6x best-selling and award-winning author,  Host of the Internationally Acclaimed Podcast, Healing From Emotional Abuse, and international Healing Coach. Listen as she shares her light and her story of overcoming abuse and uses her experiences to help others.

Jenna Edwards is a #1 best-selling author who has spent the past 2 decades in front of and behind the camera as an actress (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Malcolm in the Middle) and producer (April Showers - #1 on iTunes, In the Darkness - the 1st narrative feature for Hulu.com). Nearly being killed in the 2003 Farmer's Market crash in Santa Monica, CA lead Jenna on a path to understanding mindset in order to heal her severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Coupling this mindset work with Jenna's collaborative background, she has made her way into the exciting field of professional facilitation where she helps companies and youth leadership organizations understand not only what their goals are, but how they can work as teams to achieve them. She is passionate about helping people uncover the best way to achieve their goals creating win-win experiences wherever she goes. 

Marisa Griffin is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, influencer and certified online business expert.Her mission is  to show women simple beauty and style tips so women can feel better about themselves.She's an expert in helping you find courage and confidence.See what's possible when you release fear and say YES!This episode with Marisa is a must listen!

Erica Rasmussen is a goal getter, speaker, coach, mom and wife.She is a true believer in the power of positivity.  She is on a mission to complete a running race in ALL 50 states.There's more!Down roughly 100 pounds from her highest weight, Erica has taken ownership of her mind and body to truly run for her goals!This episode is action-packed and filled with adventure and inspiration.

Episode 90 is here & we are delighted to welcome Kate Butler to the show to celebrate. Kate is relatively new to LCI and to improv in general, but she already has a great instinct for it. She has been absorbing all of the improv that she can and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. The chat is very improv centric, but we do hear a little about her training as a therapist and about her passion for singing. Theres loads to enjoy, so sit back, relax and grab a brew as we find out all about Kate's true story about making stuff up.

Kate Butler of PeopleSoar chats with Marcus about the mindset methods and magic required to be a successful recruiter/ salesperson in today's economy.

We are throwing it back to one of our greatest hits, one of our most listened to episodes of all time with Kate Butler (Borsato). She speaks about being a new business owner as a mother and what led to her quick growth. She brings in her experience, her success, and her failures.  Kate is a therapist, educator, and momma of two girls who is passionate about helping women find joy and balance as they navigate motherhood. She does this through her one-on-one therapy services, online programs, and her Instagram account where she is always sharing her amazing knowledge. If you love this episode with Kate, make sure to head over to Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app, and leave us a review! As a small business like Kate's, those acts of free support mean so much to us, and they allow us to continue to produce our content for free. We appreciate you so much, and we're excited to see your reviews! MEET Kate: https://www.instagram.com/kateborsato/Links & Resources:Kate's Website & Instagram Her Online Course Library Sponsor: Purposeful Podcast Course - Enter code ‘PODCAST50' at checkout for $50 off our course.Let's connect!Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/

It's the 200th episode of The Be Ruthless Show