Annual report by fund committee

July 29, 2016

Approximately 20 years ago, a committee was struck to raise funds for an X-ray machine in the Bancroft hospital. As the need for new equipment continued, the North Hastings Fund Development Committee, a great group of volunteers, worked and continues to work together to help meet those needs. As a committee of the Belleville General Hospital Foundation, we are allowed access to the invaluable experience and expertise the staff of the foundation has to offer.

Another successful season for the Switch Yard BHHL

On Monday, July 18, the Switch Yard wrapped up its second season of Switch Yard Ball Hockey House League.

Come one, come all

Once again the August long weekend is fast approaching, and the Town of Bancroft will be hosting the annual Bancroft and Area Art and Craft Show, a tradition since the late ’70s.

Laughs to come at Playhouse

Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus will only visit the Playhouse on Aug. 6 due to Baram's busy schedule. They will donate the fee for their show to the Hospice North Hastings.

Bancroft has a big heart

Bancroft is known for having a big and generous heart and supports many causes in spite of dealing with entrenched poverty in its midst. Every year Bancroft donates significant sums to the Canadian Cancer Society, the local hospital and residents in need due to circumstances such as illness and fire. These are just a few of the things the citizens of Bancroft support.

Heat kills

Where in the North Hastings area can people go when it is too hot to breathe? And is there a way for some of the less mobile folks to get to a cooler/safer venue?

Books for our pride and joy

Pride. We see it showcased joyously in Pride parades in Canadian cities and throughout the world. We also see it targeted horrifically in places like ...

Funky spell for Bancroft audience

Booked to delight the Playhouse summer audience for one night only before disappearing, musician and magician Chris Funk is about to make Bancroft wonder, “how did he do that?”

An open letter to PM Justin Trudeau, MP Mike Bossio

I am ashamed for being a Canadian due to the fact that we as a nation are the greatest source of green house gases (GHG) ...

Two shows, two nights, one hilarious woman

Loveable comedian Anne Marie Scheffler pushes boundaries and will leave audiences howling with laughter when she brings two of her one-woman shows Suddenly Mommy and MILF Life Crisis, to the Bancroft Village Playhouse.

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