Bancroft this Week

Renowned local landscape artist takes her turn at AGB

The Art Gallery of Bancroft (AGB) is kicking off September with an exciting exhibition of local landscapes.

New TIFF season launches on big screen

While Toronto goes movie crazy with the influx of international celebs arriving at the Toronto International Film Festival, Bancroft rolls out its own red carpet for another season of independent TIFF films at the Village Playhouse. This year’s line-up kicks off on Sept. 13 with two screenings of the comedy Love and Friendship.

West Nile found in Belleville

Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) has found West Nile in the Belleville area.

Shop with long community heritage expanding

Community Care North Hastings (CCNH) is reaching out to recognize its many volunteers and it’s expanding social enterprise the Heritage Shoppe.

The answer’s still blowing in the wind

I don’t know how many younger people read newspapers these days, but this commentary is directed at them. Maybe they’ll pick it up on our Facebook page.

#Canadainaday

I know it’s a little over a year away, but Canada’s 150th birthday is coming up fast. First, the federal government announced its 150 communities infrastructure grant, then Canadian journalist Peter Mansbridge announced he’ll be retiring from over 30 years with CBC after the network’s special July 1 cast for Canada’s birthday. Now, CTV’s Canada in a Day filming day will happen this Saturday, Sept. 10.