Bancroft this Week

Wollaston council hears from local lake association

By Kristena Schutt-Moore Luke Mellors and Joanne Pozniak from the Wollaston Lake Homeowners and Cottagers Association came before Wollaston council on Tuesday, Feb. 14. They ...

No room for profit in health care

By Nate Smelle Last Thursday I had the opportunity to stand in solidarity with the 68,000+ members of the Ontario Nurses Association and their allies ...

Barry Cross named ‘Shriner of the Year’

By Kristena Schutt-Moore The Shriner of the Year for 2022 has been announced. During the Algonquin Shrine Club’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21 past ...

Foster Lake Park Family Fun Day delights community

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Carlow Community Recreation Board hosted its Family Fun Day at Foster Lake Park on Feb. 18, which ...

Murchison and Lyell recreation committee Easter Egg Hunt and breakfast coming up

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Despite years of being told not to put all your eggs in one basket, you’re going to want ...

A trip down memory lane for Valentine’s Day

By Kristena Schutt-Moore The recreation department of the Hastings Centennial Manor put together a special event for the residents on Tuesday, Feb. 14 for Valentine’s ...

A gala at the Playhouse

By Kristena Schutt-Moore The Gala at the Bancroft Village Playhouse was always a chance for community members to pull out their best outfits and dress ...

A 50/50 for children’s hospitals

By Kristena Schutt-Moore On Sunday, Feb. 12, the Bancroft Junior A Rockhounds held a special home game where they raised funds to fight against children’s ...

Health care we deserve

By Nate Smelle At one time or another in our lives, we all find ourselves in need of health care. Whether waiting in a doctor’s ...

HH council hears Seniors’ Community Grant proposal

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Municipality of Hasting Highlands council heard from Dorothy Gerrow, former deputy mayor, at their Feb. 15 meeting. ...