February 2016 Archive

Methadone strategy aims to cut dealers out of the picture

By Sarah Vance Opioid addiction is a serious issue that affects even the smallest of places. In the small town of Bancroft (pop. 3,500), there ...

Why not?

Dear Councillor B. McGibbon, You say that rather than asking “why?” you have to ask “why not?” Well, the release of the council expenses and ...

Why Black History Month?

By Tony Pearson This month marks the 20th anniversary of the declaration by the Canadian Parliament of Black History Month. Some people wonder why a ...

Artist has an ‘eye for the unseen’

“Absolutely great show … beautiful … remarkable work.” These were just some of the comments overheard from the crowd attending the opening of a new exhibition by local artist Joey Bruni at the Art Gallery of Bancroft (AGB) on Feb 5.

Refugee sponsorship debated at meeting

Many expressed strong support for Bancroft sponsorship of a Syrian refugee family at last Tuesday’s meeting at St. Paul’s United Church. But some felt the support should be limited to a financial contribution, given the local economy. And although in the minority, there were some NIMBY sentiments expressed

Flying start for the Jets

On Friday, Feb. 5 the Camp Red Eagle/Parkview Dental Girls Bantam Jets faced the Cold Creek Comets in Bancroft for their first playoff game of ...

Bantam Jets take first game of quarterfinals

The Bierworth Readi-Mix Bantam Jets were on the road Friday night to start their quarterfinal series against Campbellford. Three and a half minutes into the ...

Peewee Jets defeat Campbellford Colts

The Vito’s Pizzeria Peewee Jets finished off their series with Campbellford Friday, Feb. 5 on the Colts ice. The Colts started out the game strong, ...

Free film celebrates love of hockey

Hockey fans are invited to a free family-friendly screening of Skating to New York, at the Bancroft Village Playhouse this Saturday, Feb. 13. Skating to ...

Highlands East thrilled with broadband deal

By Angelica Ingram The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Feb. 8 meeting of Highlands East council. The municipality of Highlands East ...

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