Three communities in the greater Kawarthas region are being featured in the seventh season of CBC’s comedy-reality series Still Standing: Minden, Warkworth, and Fenelon Falls.
The award-winning series stars comedian Jonny Harris, who travels across Canada to explore small towns that are “on the ropes” and meets with people who, despite economic hard times, remain fiercely proud of their communities.
Harris also performs a stand-up comedy show in each of the communities he visits.
An episode featuring Minden in Haliburton County was broadcast last Wednesday (February 23).
“After nearly 40 flood-free years, the township of Minden Hills has developed a flooding problem,” the episode description reads.
“But as the community digs out, they also deepen their commitment to one another.”
VIDEO: “Still Standing” in Omemee (2016)
Warkworth in Northumberland County will be featured on Wednesday, March 9th.
“From its roots as a farming community to its unlikely transformation into an artists’ hub known for its thriving LGBTQ community, the village of Warkworth has become a beacon of resilience,” reads the episode description.
Fenelon Falls in the City of Kawartha Lakes will be featured on Wednesday, March 30th.
“For decades, Fenelon Falls made wood products, from lumber to Tinker Toys — until the industry moved on,” the episode description reads.
“Now the town is becoming a vibrant destination for newcomers, cottagers and day-trippers alike.”
Previous communities in the greater Kawarthas featured on Still Standing include Wilberforce in Haliburton County (season four), Norwood in Peterborough County (season three), and Omemee in the City of Kawartha Lakes (season two) — with the latter episode one of the top 10 fan favourites.
Still Standing is broadcast Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on CBC TV and streams on CBC Gem. Previous seasons of Still Standing are available on CBC Gem for a premium subscription.
