August 2016 Archive

Bancroft boardwalk concerns

We have three major concerns about the boardwalk project along the York River relating to: purpose, safety, and responsible citizenship.

Making progress against major diseases

The last week of July saw Canadian scientists complete a 13-year study that alleges to have reversed multiple sclerosis (MS).

Someone left the water on

Bancroft has known for a couple of years that it has a serious problem dealing with its sewer water. The amount it is paying to the Ontario Clear Water Agency (OCWA) to treat its wastewater every year is about half a million dollars — more than it is collecting in fees from those on the sewer system. This is driving the township deeper and deeper into debt. By next year, the debt is expected to soar well over the $2 million mark. It’s a cost level that threatens to erode the town’s future ability to pay its bills.

Wollaston may take legal action over dock

Two dozen Wollaston Lake area residents jammed into Coe Hill’s council chambers for council’s regular meeting July 26. They were anticipating some fireworks, but at the end of discussion it was more of a fizzle.

Local doctor loses licence

A Coe Hill doctor has lost his right to practice medicine, but that isn’t slowing his desire to care for the community.

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