NHCC now the largest food bank in region

September 7, 2016

I want to recognize Dani Lang for five years of exemplary volunteer service before she became paid executive director of the North Hastings Community Cupboard (NHCC) in 2012. Her dedication prevented our closure in 2007.

Nothing to do with cheap labour

So here we go again with the immigration minister McCallum jetting around China recruiting workers for Canada. We are told there is a labour shortage in Canada and the quick answer is to import “temporary foreign workers” again.

Loss of doctor

In July, Dr. Rob Kamermans received notice of his revocation of his licence and had 12 hours in which to wind down his practice. Now came the aftermath.

Council too big for size of municipality

Fast forward to 2016. Any rational review of the size and complexity of the municipal elected structure in HH in relation to revenues or services and comparisons with neighbouring municipalities would suggest we need four total elected officials not seven.

Represent the cottagers and the business community

To the editor, I am writing in response to the article “Local MPP says Ontario needs aggregate.” As a cottager on Spurr Lake who is ...

Shelter, food, water and energy are essentials to life

On Aug. 2, residents from the Bancroft area met at the park on Woodview Lane with CHEX TV to discuss rising costs of hydro issues. ...

Reforming the electoral system

If you have been following politics recently you may know that there is a debate currently waging over what type of electoral system Canada should use for the next election. As someone who studied electoral reform I thought it may be valuable to give readers a taste of why our current First Past the Post system needs to be changed. Although there are advantages to First Past the Post: strong regional representation, a simple ballot, an efficient counting method; there are many significant disadvantages.

Successful year for CFDC

The Community Futures Development Corporation of North and Central Hastings and South Algonquin (CFDC), held its annual general meeting on June 22. The corporation was pleased to highlight a successful year of providing loans, grants, business services and counselling. It also was proud of delivering the Community Futures Program and the Eastern Ontario Development Program.

Bancroft library welcomes new CEO

I’m Chris Stephenson, and I’m thrilled to announce that I’m one of your newest residents. This week I have joined the lovely ladies at the Bancroft Public Library in my capacity as the new library manager. And what a week it’s been already. I’ve had a bit of orientation, set up some new members at the front desk, and last Saturday I ran another successful LEGO challenge program. Check out our Facebook site for the pics.

Opera and pirates fill the Playhouse

The new sold-out summer theatre camp for kids has launched, under the direction of creative director Dianne Winmill and the theatre is filled with excited kids learning to sign, dance and act. These future stars have five days to learn their lines, moves and get their pirate pitch right for two special performances on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. as part of the It Takes a Village Summer Camp.

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