Canby's First Choice in News
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 Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
A new winery is coming to the Aurora area, thanks to Clackamas County's approval last week of the Butteville Road Winery near Charbonneau. Speaking of new, Canby Gifts and Toys is ready to open any day now at the Dahlia Building. Mary Hanlon, of Hanlon Development, and Maya Kinley-Hanlon come on to tell us about the crafting of this shopping experience, where they'll be offering wares you can't find anywhere else. Finally, Greg Perez gives us the scoop on Canby's Veterans Day Celebration at 11:30 Nov. 11 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Highway 99E.
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
First episode after Halloween, and we are stuffed with candy. Also, news. Get the latest on some sad news from Canby Grove, downtown's newest store, the Canby firefighters serving down in California and a cornhole tournament that raised over $30,000 for a local girl battling cancer. And more!
Also, we catch up with the cast and crew of Canby High School Theatre's newest production, and Francke reveals his shocking connection to John Cariani, playwright of Almost, Maine. Finally, we help celebrate Canby Builders Supply's birthday. They sure look good for 70 (especially in that blue!)
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
The demonic dog of Fifth Street. The ghostly Volkswagen Beetle. The terror on Goat Mountain. The strange lights in the skies over Canby. The restless spirits that roamed Fairview hospital in Salem. The phone call from beyond the veil.
It's Halloween in Canby, and we're taking a break from the news to bring you something a little...spookier. Hear 20 real-life stories of residents' firsthand experiences with the strange, the paranormal and the unexplained. From Bigfoot to UFOs to good, old-fashioned devil dogs, these are true stories you can't find anywhere else.
Featuring vocal talent from the cast and crew of Canby High School Theatre's production of Almost, Maine, and the Canby Now Podcast team.
Cast (in alphabetical order): Tanner Bedortha, Tyler Clawson, Jon Edelkamp, Ed Grautski, Lee Hepler, Tyler Francke, Josiah Keen, Hannah Ray Lambert, Sarah Link, Hannah Sasek, Joy Strube and James Walton
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Looking for a spooky adventure this year? Just down the road, Rocky Smith of NW Ghost Tours tells us all about the haunted history of the area. And Calvin LeSueur from the city of Canby, gets us ready for the tricks and treats going on downtown this Halloween, including a brand-new live show from the Canby Now Podcast!
Canby Nowloween Live Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/canby-nowloween/
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
The Route 99 Roadhouse outside Canby is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in town, and that seems to be true. Staff say the place is crawling with the ghosts of once-living people. Or, possibly, with cats. We're not really sure.
Also, Bob Oblack of the Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club tells us about a rocking (and free!) event at the fairgrounds. And finally, on Canby Then, the tragic and disturbing story of Florence Sohn (TW/CW: murder, attempted suicide).
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
It's a good Odd-fashioned pizza party today on the Canby Now Podcast, as we welcome Mike Sublett of Odd Moe's, which is finally open in the Safeway retail complex for take-out and delivery.
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
A consultant hired by the city tells us everything that's terrible about downtown Canby (and how to fix it). Also, we learn about the remarkable history of Mark Prairie, one of the oldest one-room schoolhouses still standing in Oregon — and the family that's trying to save it. Finally, the director of The Canby Center talks about a new grant from Clackamas County that will help them better serve those in need.
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Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
AT&T is set to find out this week if the Canby City Council will be sympathetic to their appeal for a proposed 130-foot stealth monopole near Highway 99E, or if they're...barking up the wrong tree. Every year, thousands around the world tune in to webcams following the lives of the brown bears of Brooks River, Alaska. Local artist Marsha Kearns Chez is one of them, and she tells all about this strange ritual we are now obsessed with. Canby gives retiring City Administrator Rick Robinson a fond send-off. Finally, Tyler us his latest movie review. And no, I'm not joking.
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Canby's TMK Creamery just rolled out their newest creation: a smooth, small batch vodka made from fresh milk, forever giving all new meaning to the term "milk drunk." Canby's newest restaurant is Wayward Sandwiches, a sandwich shop and wine bar that opens this week at the Dahlia. Their team shows us around and tell us all about their approach: high quality, locally sourced food, prepared with culinary flair, served with zero pretension. Finally, Canby Then brings the story of the CHS grad who did what had never been done before or since: beat the legendary Dan Gable on the wrestling mat.
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
An impartial hearings officer on Thursday heard the case of a group of entrepreneurs who want to turn their 21-acre farm outside Canby into a large recreational cannabis operation for multiple licensed growers. Canby High School junior and varsity soccer team captain Ellie Shorter tells us why cancer picked the wrong girl. #elliestrong
Jon Dragt, president of the Canby Public Library Foundation, returns to the show to tell us all about the fourth annual Canby Film Fest, which will screen an exceptional slate of 14 Oregon short films at the Canby Cinema 8 on Wednesday night. Finally, Tyler reports live from the Buskers' Ball last week in downtown Canby.
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
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.