Now Hear This: Canby

09/05/2022

Check out our latest ad, celebrating Canby's first Oktoberfest celebration, FOBTOBERFEST 2022, on September 17 at Wait Park in downtown Canby! Voiced by Martin Sommerschuh.

09/02/2021

Are you ready for some football?? Canby High School Football coach Jimmy Joyce joins us this week to look ahead to the upcoming season, which kicks off tomorrow at Dallas.

News and More: Recall efforts are underway against two Canby city councilors. Police are investigating a body found in a flaming car near the Molalla River. Kids are back to full-time, in-person learning — and students, parents and teachers are thrilled. C...

08/23/2021

A super-sized episode of Now Hear This: Canby today, as we bring you the sights and sounds (OK — mainly the sounds) of the 2021 Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo! Check it out!

News and More: New vaccine mandates are coming to the state of Oregon. Meanwhile, two planned clinics at Molalla High School are nixed. Canby's population grows by more than 2,300. Governor Kate Brown welcomes Afghan refugees. Canby Conversation: The Now H...

08/19/2021

We were thrilled to have the recent opportunity to sit down with new Canby School District Superintendent Aaron Downs, who talked about his background, leadership approach, reasons for picking Canby and the monumental task of fully reopening schools from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hear the full interview on today's episode of Now Hear This: Canby: https://www.nhtcanby.com/e/ep-293-1629341529/

08/12/2021

The 2021 Swan Island Dahlias Festival is in full bloom, with food carts, live music, classes, drinks and — of course — 40 acres of gorgeous dahlias on display. On today's episode, we get the inside dirt on this Canby treasure from owner Nicholas Gitts and his daughter Heather Schloe.

News and More: Governor Kate Brown reinstates the statewide indoor mask mandate as a surge in new cases fueled by the highly contagious delta variant threatens the state's health care system.  Canby Conversation: We head to one of the most beautiful places...

07/09/2021

With dizzying growth in the city's residential, commercial and industrial sectors, as well as the continued threat of wildfires and other disasters, water quality is more important than ever. On our latest episode, Jason Faucera of Clackamas Soil & WTR Conservation District and John Runyon of Cascade Environmental join to share some of the results of their 18-month study of the area's water table — and what we can do to help.

News and More: Thousands descending on downtown Canby for July Fourth fun and music seemed to send a clear message: Canby is back. A local police sergeant was one of the first on the scene of a fatal crash outside Aurora. Canby Conversation: With dizzying ...

06/07/2021

Curious about Art-O-Maddic, the new art gallery and makerspace currently taking shape in downtown Canby? Meet the new owners on our latest episode!

News and More: Governor Kate Brown paints a rosy picture of the full reopening of Oregon's economy — once the state's vaccination rate eclipses 70%. CSD has a new superintendent. A July Fourth community event is back on the menu.  Canby Conversation: Shell...

05/06/2021

Jana Schmieding, breakout star and staff writer of the new hit comedy "Rutherford Falls," joins to talk about growing up in Canby and playing opposite master comedic actor Ed Helms.

News and More: After a four-day shutdown, indoor dining is reopening in Clackamas County. Canby considers a resolution calling for the end of Covid shutdowns. Is Canby the Paris of the North Valley? One councilor says, "Oui, oui." Canby Conversation: Jana ...

05/03/2021

Election season is upon us again! Join us on today's episode as we hear from Dawn Depner and Deb Barnes — two candidates for the Aurora Fire District Board of Directors.

News and More: Oregon City appoints its newest — and, maybe, youngest ever — commissioner. The fourth surge in Covid-19 cases wipes the Oregon Ren Faire and Canby Prayer Breakfast off the 2021 calendar. Canby Conversation: Election season is upon us once a...

04/01/2021

Sasquatch is real — and he's got a message for all the body shamers out there.

Welcome to the new and improved Now Hear This: Canby podcast, featuring stories so good, we couldn't share them with you until this specific date. As if that weren't enough, we present an exclusive interview with a guest you simply must hear to believe. Jo...

03/29/2021

Live music is back, baby! Check out our latest episode, catching up with Brian Haines and singer-songwriter Aly Whelchel of Canby Music, previewing her live show May 8 at Wayward Sandwiches! Be there!

News and More: Three men are in custody following an attempted armed robbery of the Canby Rite Aid. Clackamas County is in danger of moving backward in the state's reopening framework. "Space junk" rain down over Canby. Canby Conversation: Brian Haines and...

03/01/2021

Just over two weeks ago, the community surrounding Ninety-One School and The Whiskey Hill Store awoke to the aftermath of a devastating ice storm that had blocked their roads and left power out for the entire community. True to form, they banded together and began digging their way out.

News and More: The Beer Library is a "go" in downtown Canby. State leaders say the Covid vaccine will be available to all who want it by summer. Three fire districts have a new inspector. The Cougars are back — but we'll have to watch from home. Canby Conv...

02/25/2021

Are you ready for some football? After 460 days off the field, Canby High School Football coach Jimmy Joyce and his players certainly are. Today, a preview of their historic upcoming season. Listen at https://www.nhtcanby.com/e/ep-248-1614233943/ or on your favorite podcast app.

02/11/2021

On our latest episode, catching up with Canby Fire District leaders Jim Davis and Matt English, as well as Canby High School Football coach Jimmy Joyce on yesterday's breaking news.

News and More: Meterologists predict snow for this weekend; we say, "Bring it on." Bars, restaurants and other businesses can reopen for indoor service as early as Friday. S.R.Smith makes a splash in the pool industry. Canby Conversation: Canby Fire Chief ...

02/08/2021

Last week, the state suspended the liquor license of the Route 99 Roadhouse for its failure to follow coronavirus regulations. Today, owners Rocky George and Tyson Bafford share their side of the story.

News and More: The Canby City Council seeks to move past a divisive issue. The old library moves closer to a new chapter. Fines are doubling on one of the area's deadliest stretches of highway. A man's legal arguments fail to prevent his arrest. Canby Conv...

01/28/2021

Today, we look to hit the mark with a deep dive into the history of one of the area's last remaining one-room schoolhouses, now the property of the Mark Prairie Historical Society.

News and More: A new chapter opens for the old library. An Oregon City man is at the center of a deadly vehicular rampage. The latest on the next big thing to come to the Canby industrial park. Canby Conversation: Mark Prairie Historical Society President ...

01/25/2021

Wayward Sandwiches owner and chief bottle washer Matt Morrissey shares the challenges of restauranteuring amid the pandemic, the importance of locally sourced food and a sneak peek at his possible (but not really) new menu item: The Vaxxie Burger!

News and More: Gov. Kate Brown defends her decision to vaccinate teachers before seniors. Local Republicans pick three candidates to replace Sen. Alan Olsen. County officials say the number of suicides — fortunately — has not gone up during the pandemic.  ...

01/21/2021

Tired of politics yet? We hope not, because today, we have the honor of chatting with Christine Drazan, Canby's state rep and House GOP leader. We discuss political division and a path forward, as well as wildfire relief and schools.

News and More: Clackamas County Commissioner Mark Shull apologizes to religious leaders for Islamophobic and racist remarks. Nearly a dozen candidates are seeking to replace Sen. Alan Olsen. A Canby church's bell tolls 400 times to mark a sad milestone. Ca...