Bancroft this Week

Transitions at AGB

Robert Perkins grew up in Chicago, but developed a deep love for the quiet and solitude of the country. Not long after graduating from Southern Illinois University in 1971 with a degree in arts and education, he moved to Ontario.

Male violence needs to be addressed

What’s wrong with our men? How do we unravel the weaves of this rope? How do we move forward when most of our politicians are men? Where to start?

Tallying hope for hydro

Late last November, Hydro One put a moratorium on disconnects. For another winter, electricity will not be cut for those who can’t afford their bills — most with good reason.

Cut offs at Hydro One

I know that you are tired of these articles on the electricity fiasco in Ontario, but they continue and Premier Wynne has finally admitted it is her fault and she has no idea how to correct the problem.

Highlands East council takes first look at 2017 costs

At a meeting of council on Nov. 28, Highlands East councillors got a first look at estimates for each department for the next five years.

Expert recommends doubling sewer charges

Dan Wilson of Watson and Associates, who were tasked with looking at how to deal with the water and wastewater crisis, prescribed some tough medicine for Bancroft taxpayers, especially those connected to the town water and sewer lines. To eliminate the current and accumulated deficits, as well as put some money toward equipment repair and replacement costs, he recommended that sewer charges double immediately, while water rates increase by about six per cent.

Riding in a rally car

Christopher Martin had to turn down the power on his homebuilt 1993 Subaru Impreza when he took me out for a practice run the night before the 2016 Rally of the Tall Pines (ROTP). He didn’t want to strain the drivetrain, or lose grip in the foul weather that night.

Agriculture motion defeat won’t stop councillor

Bancroft Councillor Bill Kilpatrick introduced a motion at a town council meeting in early November to ask staff to research allowing Bancroft residents to raise small livestock (chickens, pigs, goats). It was meant as a potential means of addressing local poverty and sustainable food issues.

Marching to stop violence

Community members will march to raise awareness for violence against women next week. Tuesday, Dec. 6 will mark the 27th anniversary of the Ecole Polytechnique massacre that saw 14 women murdered in Montreal. Bancroft locals will once again gather at A Place for the Arts and march to the Heart of the Park to remember these women and those lost closer to home — Anastasia Kuzyk, Nathalie Warmerdam and Carol Culleton who were murdered last year in Wilno.

Energy efficiency almost cost me

A recent call to top up the propane tank caught me off guard when I asked for the price and I questioned it. Our past supplier told me that you have not used much fuel lately. Then the next price offered was 10 cents a unit cheaper.

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