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Freemasons donate $2,000 towards hospital fund

By Bill Kilpatrick Members of the Masonic Lodge number 482 who hold a Friday morning coffee club have donated $2,000 to the North Hastings Hospital Fund Development Committee. According to Lodge member Barry Brenham, the Friday morning coffee club, which ...

Youth Hunter Mentorship Program back for 2025

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Youth Hunter Mentorship Program is back again for 2025, according to a press release from Paul Goggan, ...

Purcell wins second Hospice 50/50 draw

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter According to a July 3 media release from Michael Brooks, board member with Hospice North Hastings, Faraday Township ...

Tudor and Cashel wildfire now under control

By Michael Riley An ongoing wildfire designated Haliburton 051 had been burning out of control in Tudor and Cashel Township right on the border of ...

Artists provide an early look at Roosman mural restoration project

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A mural by local artist Arne Roosman, which depicts the history of Bancroft and area since the arrival ...

Transit operator invites Doug Ford to Bancroft

By Chris Houston Bancroft Community Transit’s Gwen Coish has invited Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit Bancroft. In an interview with The Bancroft Times on ...

Award-winning poet Matthew Walsh begins Hybla Residency

By Nate Smelle Canadian poet Matthew Walsh is no stranger to the pulse of the city, but this summer, they found inspiration and solace in ...

Up North Beauty reopens in new location

By Nate Smelle  A beloved wellness destination in Bancroft has reopened in a brand-new location, offering expanded services in a luxurious, client-focused environment. Up North ...

Dr. Carolyn Brown honoured with SRPC Award

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a March 6 letter from Jenna Keindel, administrative officer with the SRPC and administrator for the nominations ...

WoodShare to hold first Woodstack Music Festival fundraiser

By Bill Kilpatrick WoodShare, a local organization that provides emergency firewood to those in need throughout North Hastings, are holding their first fundraising concert called ...

Tudor and Cashel unveil new signage

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tudor and Cashel Township unveiled their new township signage featuring their new tagline Secluded Beauty-Connected Community, and posted ...

Community News

Local powerlifters win big in Merrickville

By Bill Kilpatrick On Oct. 25 local powerlifters Barry McEvoy and Joey Kilpatrick travelled to Merrickville, near Ottawa for the World Powerlifting Congress’ Ghouls and ...

Gem and Mineral Show coming up July 27

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Bancroft Gem and Mineral Club is holding its annual Gem and Mineral Show on July 27 at ...

Tudor and Cashel has Lunch and Learn on mental health

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tudor and Cashel Township had a Lunch and Learn on seniors’ mental health and the various resources available ...

White Pine Writers launch new book Amethyst: Facts, Myths & Legends

By Nate Smelle On the afternoon of July 3, the White Pine Writers group launched their latest book, Amethyst: Facts, Myths & Legends at the ...

Inaugural Hospice 50/50 draw winner gets nearly $6,000

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hospice North Hastings had their inaugural 50/50 draw on June 2 and the big winner of $5,910 was ...

Second year for United Way HPE Hygiene Product Drive

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter United Way Hastings Prince Edward is launching a targeted Hygiene Product Drive for its second year, according to ...

Movie Music Memories at L’Amable Bible Chapel

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The North Hastings Community Choir put on a spring recital called “Movie Music Memories” at the L’Amable Bible ...

Bancroft Lions Club Dog Walk set for May 25

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Bancroft Lions Club presents the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, coming back to Bancroft on May ...

Baptist Church holds fundraiser for the unhoused

By Bill Kilpatrick On May 9 Rod Moffitt held a piano concert at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church to raise money to help support the ...

Hastings Centennial Manor gets donation from Legion

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Stacy Talsma, president of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 181 in Bancroft, sent a media release to Bancroft ...

Sports

Local powerlifters win big in Merrickville

By Bill Kilpatrick On Oct. 25 local powerlifters Barry McEvoy and Joey Kilpatrick travelled to Merrickville, near Ottawa for the World Powerlifting Congress’ Ghouls and ...

Huskies to compete in Bay of Quinte

By Bill Kilpatrick After an up-and-down year for the North Hastings High School junior and senior girl’s volleyball teams, both teams pulled off some important ...

Huskies win silver and gold

By Bill Kilpatrick The North Hastings Highschool senior and junior boys’ volleyball teams are on fire this year as both teams moved on from the ...

U-15 Bancroft Jets Girls host friendly tournament

By Melissa Armstrong Bancroft Jets Girls U-15 hockey team hosted the Ennismore Eagles, Otonabee Wolverines and Ottawa Valley Thunder for a friendly mini tournament on ...

NHHS Huskies continue to break records

By Bill Kilpatrick Last year the North Hastings High School track and field team had what coach Barb Gillis described as an “outstanding year,” adding ...

Elvis Stojko performs at the BSC Carnival

By Kaitlin Sylvester The Bancroft Skating Club hosted its highly anticipated annual fundraiser on April 6 at the Bancroft arena. The event that brought together ...

Whitney Minor Baseball returns in May

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Minor baseball is coming back to Whitney in May, after many years’ absence. The Whitney Recreation Committee announced ...

First youth sports fair held at York River Public School

By Bill Kilpatrick On Wednesday March 20 from 6-8 p.m. York River Public School held the first North Hastings Youth Sport Registration Fair. The event ...

Winning season continues for Bancroft U-15 Girls Jets

By Nate Smelle The Bancroft U-15 Girls Jets are having a truly remarkable 2023/2024 season.This amazing group of up and coming hockey stars has been ...

Hastings Snowshoe Hustle cancelled due to weather

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With Mother Nature refusing to cooperate, the Hastings Snowshoe Hustle, scheduled for March 10 at Camp Cedar Ridge ...

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