Locally Sourced is the only radio show in Haliburton County devoted exclusively to our local musicians playing any genre of music. Artists drop by for live interviews and in-studio performances, songs recorded at Canoe FM in the Malcolm MacLean Radio Hall are also featured. The show also gives you a chance to sing loud and proud from home, the dock, car or garage with the weekly sing-along song at 7:05. As host Penny Randall-Mowbray likes to say, “Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do something, sing loud and proud, because you can.”
Tales from the Big Canoe -Larry O’Connor (last Friday of the month 11:00 am) OR The Story Behind the Songs with host Jim Love (second Friday of a month)
Tales from The Big Canoe”, is Canoe FM’s Indigenous Program, with Anishinaabe host Larry O’Connor.
Larry is an Odawa Citizen of the Sheshegwaning First Nation on the North shore of Manitoulin Island with Métis and Irish roots.
Listen to “Tales From The Big Canoe” the last Wednesday of every month at 6 pm or the following Friday at 11 am, to hear our culture, traditions and music by Indigenous Artists, about services and programs for indigenous peoples, interesting stories, or events that impact the daily lives of Indigenous people across Turtle Island.
Larry enjoys incorporating music from a diverse selection of Indigenous artists into the program. The music styles range from Contemporary to the Blues and more. You might even get to hear some Métis fiddle music that will make you tap your toes and want to play the spoons!
Story Behind the Song, with host Jim Love
Jim Love is an author, musician, podcast host and an IT leader
This is a show that focuses on a songwriter and their life and works to date. It will explore their life, their
influences and how these are reflected in their songs. We’ll also talk about the craft of songwriting and how the
songs came about.
In The Afternoon – Lena Fontaine or Drew Allen
During this three hour program we keep you entertained with great music, we keep you informed about community events, breaking news and we report on lost pets at 12:35. Let’s have some fun.
There are two hosts who share this show:
Drew Allen: Drew began his music career at the age of four, drawing inspiration from his mother Peggy Allen who could play many classical, jazz and broadway tunes from memory. He went on to study at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and New York University. He performs everything from Beethoven to George Gershwin to Henry Mancini to Elton John to Coldplay. He has also worked at radio stations in Toronto and Calgary. On his bi-weekly radio show, he shares compelling anecdotes of the many musicians he has met, worked with or seen live in concert.
Lena Fontaine:
Recorded Interviews or Your Favourite Music
The Mayor’s Report comes on between 11am and 11:05am on Tuesdays and at 8:40am on Thursday mornings.
After Nine – Cathy Mcllmurray
Cathy Mac started at the station before Canoe FM even had CRTC approval to start broadcasting. Cathy’s show today remains true to its origins: Friends, Food and Family. She likes to chat with community people about their events including bake sales, the farmers markets, fundraisers, mental health awareness, family, youth and seniors happenings, and the occasional recipe.
She concludes all her shows by playing What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.
If you have a suggestion for an interview or you would like to be interviewed by Cathy, please send an email to info@canoefm.com.
Tuesday Night Sessions – David Mair
Tuesday Night Sessions shines the spotlight on the names in small print on the back of the record jacket. If you’ve ever been curious about what went on behind the scenes in the studio when your favourite music was recorded, then don’t miss this show! Host David Mair profiles the life and work of producers, engineers, session musicians, recording studios, and record labels. A multi-genre show spanning soul, blues, rock, ska and much more. If you have any comments or music suggestions, please contact the station and Dave will get in touch with you.
Tuesday Night Sessions – Leon Russell – Apr 21 2026
Tuesday Night Sessions – Ricky Fataar – Apr 14 2026
Tuesday Night Sessions – Juggy Murray – Apr 07 2026
Tuesday Night Sessions – Kaz Kazanoff – Mar 31 2026
Tuesday Night Sessions – March Break – Mar 24 2026
Tuesday Night Sessions – Frank Davies – Mar 16 2026
Tuesday Night Sessions – B.J. Cole – Mar 10 2026
Tuesday Night Sessions – Dixie Flyers – Feb 24 2026
Tuesday Night Sessions – Bob Babbitt – Feb 17 2026
Tuesday Night Sessions – Stiff Records – Feb 10 2026