May 2016 Archive

Good-bye to a health promoter

To the Editor, I am heartbroken. This week, I got my letter from the Core Health Fitness gym, stating that they are closing mid June. ...

On becoming an activist

May’s discussion at Topics on Tap (formerly Theology on Tap) In February a group of folks gathered at St. Paul’s United Church in Bancroft to ...

Make mine (live) music

By Tony Pearson “MUSIC GIVES SOUL to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and enjoyment to life.” So said ...

Unbelievable journey just beginning for Heather Sararas

Heather Sararas is one of the crisis counsellors at Maggie’s Resource Centre of North Hastings, and for many years has been working to help women and children in North Hastings change their lives for the better. She is a mother, wife, and now grandmother; a hard worker devoted to her family and herself, and her community.

Council defeats move to examine cash flow

By Tony Pearson Bancroft council put a few final touches on its draft budget at last week’s meeting. The budget will now go to a ...

Some different meanings of love

By Tony Pearson SUDDENLY WE’RE IN MAY. Soon it will be June – wedding season. That gets me thinking about a gospel passage often quoted ...

It can be a magnificent life!

Lea Kitler is incredibly thankful for “the magnificent life” that she has on her hilltop organic farm near Highland Grove, which is not surprisingly called Magnificent Hill. She is also a local real estate agent for Royal Lepage Frank Real Estate in Bancroft. Life is good, but it certainly hasn’t always been that way for her.

Eagle’s Nest trail development planned

The Bancroft Trails committee is getting ready to enhance the experience on its trail systems this summer. The group has entered into partnership with the town of Bancroft, the Algonquins of Ontario, the Stewardship Council, CESCO, and the Field Naturalists. A first step is the pursuit of a Canada 150 grant to assist with the work they have in mind for the Eagle’s Nest.

Hastings Highlands council grilled at budget meeting

Former mayor Ron Emond seized control of a special meeting of council, which took place in front of approximately 250 Hastings Highlands ratepayers last Monday.

Barry’s Bay cultural centre comes under scrutiny

Uncertainty about to the fate of the Madawaska Valley Visitor Information Centre, known also as The South of 60 Arts Centre, is prompting questions from concerned community members in Barry’s Bay.

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