December 2015 Archive

Bancroft joins appeal of chains’ reassessments

By Tony Pearson Canadian Tire and other national chains are mounting campaigns across Canada to reduce the amount of money they pay to local governments. ...

Despite successes, the fight against teen smoking continues

The NHHS student council is working with staff to reduce the number of student smokers. TONY PEARSON Special to This Week By Tony Pearson Tobacco ...

Community choir raises spirits

The North Hastings Community Choir presents “What did the Star See” on Dec. 6 at the Bancroft Village Playhouse. JIM EADIE Special to This Week ...

Christmas Office Party event at Village Playhouse

Being self-employed, retired or working for a small business doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a great office party this Christmas thanks to ...

The simple gift of books for children

Justin was almost 11 months old when he experienced his first Christmas. On Christmas morning he unwrapped his presents slowly, mesmerized by the sight, sound ...

None is not acceptable

To the Editor, Re: letter to the editor “Call us concerned Canadians” The preface of Irving Abella and Harold Troper’s book entitled  None is Too ...

Rays of light

The holiday season is a good time to pause to appreciate our blessings. On an individual basis, we have many – family, friends, community. But ...

Call to action on violence against women

By Jim Eadie Dec. 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, was observed in Bancroft with a mixture of frustration ...

Hastings Highlands hears first impressions

Township of Muskoka Lakes Mayor John Furniss was joined by members of his council to outline the economic and geographic similarities between Hastings Highlands and ...

Peewee girls shut out Eagles

This past weekend the Leveque Brothers/Rock Breaker Bancroft Peewee Jet Girls took to the Haliburton ice for two games.  Saturday evening, the girls hosted the ...

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