General News
And the vote is in
November 30, 2021
CHRIS DROST, Staff
On the evening of Nov. 29, a small but enthusiastic audience at Joy Bible Camp, listened as three local organizations made their pitch for funding through the Bancroft Chapter of 100+ Women Who Care. Representing Bancroft Community Transit was operations manager, Gwen Coish. Tanya Ferguson spoke about the programs offered through Graphite Bible Camp and thirdly, Ian Hendry engaged the audience with information and stories about the North Hastings Community Fish Hatchery. At the end of the presentations, attendees voted by secret ballot with BCT taking away the proceedings. The final amount is not yet known as some members chose not to attend the evening but will be sending in their funds afterwards.
A large mock cheque for $6,100 was also presented by 100+ Women Who Care organizer, Janice Sears, to Tanya MacKinnon, executive director with Maggies
Resource Centre. This was from the 100+ Women Who Care event that took place in January of 2020, almost two years ago.
“The $6,100 went a long way to helping women feel more secure,” said Mackinnon.
The next event is planned for Monday, March 1, 2022. The three organizations that will be presenting that evening will include, Home Again, The Children’s Foundation and North Hastings Community Cupboard. New members are always welcome. Check out the 100+ Women Who Care Facebook page for details.
Headline News
Local business owners promote economic development and inclusion
By Bill Kilpatrick The North Hastings Economic Development Committee wants to send a message to those who visit, live, or do business in North Hastings: ...
Peace Museum president reflects on war’s true cost
By Nate Smelle Every year on Nov. 11 Canadians across the country set aside a few hours to show their appreciation for those who have served in ...
South Algonquin supports DNSSAB resolution on homelessness
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At their meeting on Nov. 6, South Algonquin Township council voted to support the resolution from the District ...
Ad Hoc committee discusses advisory committee
By Bill Kilpatrick The Bancroft North Hastings Community Centre Ad Hoc Committee met on Nov. 7 and passed a resolution recommending to council that the ...
Tudor and Cashel stop to remember
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tudor and Cashel Township observed Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 at the cenotaph in Gilmour beside the municipal ...
Community comes to the fore for Friends for Dinner
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Calling the past two weeks of Friends for Dinner “truly amazing,” organizer Kevin Taylor cited many donations they ...
The rewards and challenges of fostering animals
By Bill Kilpatrick In part two of Bancroft This Week’s series on Home Again we sat down with some local foster parents to hear about ...
Tudor and Cashel Trunk or Treat so good it was scary
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tudor and Cashel Township had their annual Trunk or Treat in the parking lot of the township community ...
Bancroft OPP costs jump by 20 per cent
By Bill Kilpatrick Bancroft is among a growing number of municipalities that are seeing their OPP billing statements rise by double digit percentages. At the ...
Working together to help the unhoused
By Bill Kilpatrick On Oct. 24 over 30 members of the faith community in Bancroft, along with community leaders, social service workers, and concerned citizens ...
