Deputy Mayor speaks to boardwalk blues

September 29, 2016

Having attended several community functions over the last week, and being asked a multitude of questions surrounding the boardwalk decision, I would like to clarify several of the points in last week’s Bancroft Times and Bancroft This Week articles.

Daughter struggles to find work in trades

My daughters have grown up in a skilled trades environment with me being a millwright and their uncle an electrician, so I was pleased when my oldest decided she would like to be an electrician. My joy has turned to frustration when she came to me and told me that several places have turned her down based on the fact that she is a girl.

Rights of doctors and medics

Dear Mr. Smith (MPP), Earlier this summer, I had emailed with my concerns for conscience rights for doctors and medical professionals in Ontario. I remain very much troubled and concerned about this issue, and have outlined some of my concerns.

Please don’t burn your garbage

To the Editor, I have asked Hastings Highlands to create a bylaw against garbage burning in backyard incinerators and firepits. Since most residents of North ...

Baptiste Lake colour cruisies helping towards $60,000 goal

On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Nazrin, a refugee from Iran, was a guest of Shining Waters Presbytery hosted at St. Paul’s United Church in Bancroft. She was beautiful, sitting shyly beside one of her sponsors.

For those who dream of country life

As holidays wrap up for most, yet another busy season begins for homesteaders. Those living on the land, raising animals, tending orchards and growing vegetables move into harvest mode, reaping the fruits of their labour, literally.

Local ladies to perform for community causes

The Broads-way ladies come together once again to raise funds for several worthwhile causes.

Fall studio tour just around the corner for local artists

The artists and artisans of Bancroft and Area Autumn Studio tour invite you to visit our 2016 tour, on two weekends Sept. 17 and 18 and Sept. 24 and 25.

Progress for garbage collection in Hastings

Sitting on the back porch with his buddy, Snoopy says, “You know, some day we’re all gonna die.” His buddy sighs, “Yeah, I know, but on all the other days, we all still have to haul our own garbage to a dump site—in Hastings Highlands.”

Climate Change: In a speeding car about to hit a brick wall

Whether global warming is solar system wide (recently reported) or human caused or not, or both, or just cyclic we now face disastrous climate change. Earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, droughts are all increasing in frequency and intensity worldwide. Ask the insurance companies. How absurd that we are in a speeding car about to hit brick wall arguing whether there is one!

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