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Since 2018, The Canby Current, Now Hear This: Canby and CanbyFirst.com have been the Canby area's first choice for accurate, high-quality news and sports reporting, exclusive interviews and outstanding photojournalism.
It‘s a newspaper for your ears! New episodes every Monday and Thursday. A podcast of The Canby Current and CanbyFirst.com.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
News and More: Canby names its new police chief. Early returns for the 2020 general election are smashing records in Clackamas County. A T-Rex family moves into town.
Canby Conversation: Horror movies, eat your heart out. Halloween is a time for candy — and no one knows candy better than today's guest: Teresa Sasse, of Puddin' River Chocolates.
After the Break: On Canby Then, we look back on the tragic and disturbing tale of the little Sohn family and their cabin in the woods.
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, Health Markets, DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon, Retro Revival
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
News and More: Teachers and parents trade barbs over political speech and and academic freedom. Wayward Sandwiches temporarily closes due to staff members testing positive for Covid-19.
Canby Conversation: Melissa Laurandeau always wanted to be in memory care at an assisted living facility — but she never imagined it would be like this. Today, the story of Canby's newest long-term care facility: Marquis Hope Village Memory Care.
After the Break: On Police Beat with Tyler Clawson, we look back at the first two weeks of September, including the breakout of historic wildfires across the county.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Canby Liquor Store, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
The Scare Fair Preview Show: Keeping guests entertained while they wait for this one-of-a-kind attraction at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds, with scary movie trivia, Halloween fun facts, local ghost stories and festive music. Also streaming at 88.1 FM (switch to 89.7 when you enter the Scare Fair).
Tickets and Other Info: www.CCScareFair.com
Our Generous Sponsors: The Backstop Bar & Grill, B's Bake Shoppe, The Book Nook, Cutsforth's Market, Ellison Team Homes, Hot Rod Dreamworks, Odd Moe's Pizza, Pizza Schmizza Pub & Grub, Wayward Sandwiches
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
News and More: Canby has a well-earned reputation as a conservative stronghold, but the voter rolls reveal a more complicated picture. Police investigate w suspected arson attempt at Eccles Elementary.
Canby Conversation: Ballots are now in the mail, and though it may not be the most exciting issue for most voters, an important measure is the renewal of an operating levy for the Canby Fire District. Two firefighters join to share everything you need to make an informed decision.
After the Break: Bridging Cultures Canby has long sought to bring different groups together through friendship, fun, common ground, and food. That last one has been more important than ever during the Covid-19 pandemic, and now the nonprofit is equipped to handle the need.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Canby Liquor Store, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
News and More: School board members air concerns about political speech in class. Canby names a new city administrator. Oregon City's mayor recall moves forward.
Canby Conversation: Today's episode is dedicated to Clackamas Prosperity, a newer, county-led effort to developing new and inclusive ways to help communities thrive.
Links: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram
After the Break: Joy Strube and Bryan Fuentez, leads of the Canby Design Lab, share more about the work of Clackamas Prosperity in our local area.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Canby Liquor Store, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
News and More: Oregon City dedicates its new police headquarters in honor of a fallen officer. Clackamas County says the current Covid-19 metrics for reopening businesses and schools are unattainable.
Canby Conversation: The Clackamas County Fairgrounds has undergone a spooky transformation the past few weeks, and — for once — it had nothing to do with massive wildfires or a global pandemic. The new Scare Fair is just around the corner — and we've got the scoop.
After the Break: Without farming, there would probably be no Canby. We take a look back at the area's agricultural history, on Canby Then.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Canby Liquor Store, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
News and More: Around 100 people gather at Wait Park to support law enforcement. Clackamas County commissioners denounce white supremacy.
Canby Conversation: Untold stories from the Colton Rural Fire Protection District, which was nearly swallowed by the Riverside Fire last month.
After the Break: Four men were arrested for stealing hundreds of pounds of hemp — which they thought was pot. Must be Police Beat, with Tyler Clawson.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Canby Liquor Store, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
News and More: Canby has been among the school districts impacted by "Zoom bombing." All evacuation orders are lifted for Clackamas County. Commissioners want all levels of government to investigate the cause of this year's historic megafires.
Canby Conversation: Ashley Eddings and James Brown had made their peace with their Covid wedding. But their many contingency plans didn't cover wildfires burning across their community — including their wedding venue. Today, we hear their amazing story.
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, Health Markets, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon, The Book Nook
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
News and More: The rains have certainly helped dampen the fires that have ravaged Clackamas County this month — but they haven't ended them.
Canby Conversation: Division Chief Wayne Austen marks 50 years of volunteer service with the Canby Fire District — and he doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon.
After the Break: An army of hellspawn is battling undead pirates at a home in Canby. ... Somehow, we knew we'd be writing a sentence like that at some point in 2020.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Canby Liquor Store, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
News and More: The mayor of Oregon City appears destined for a recall election. There will be no Spooktacular Village in downtown Canby this year. (Boo!) A Lake Oswego teen dies in a horrific crash.
Canby Conversation: Canby thespian and woodworker Craig Holbrook tells us how the local theater community is faring through the coronavirus days, and walks us through the art of woodturning.
After the Break: We delve into the area's much more recent history this week, telling a few stories you haven't heard from the Clackamas County Fairgrounds, on Canby Then.
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, Health Markets, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon, The Book Nook
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.
Since 2018, The Canby Current, Now Hear This: Canby and CanbyFirst.com have been the Canby area's first choice for accurate, high-quality news and sports reporting, exclusive interviews and outstanding photojournalism.