Harper’s anti-environment Bill C-51

March 3, 2015

To the Editor, Harper has silenced scientists and others who speak up against climate change. He has called environmentalists terrorists. Now, he is trying to ...

Making a difference with ice cream?

I’m sitting in the cozy patio at the HoP, that’s the short form for Bancroft Community Transit’s (BCT) new sustainable building Heart of the Park which is located in Bancroft’s Riverside Park and right beside the Heritage Museum. There’s a lovely breeze blowing, kids are playing in the park, boats are paddling along the York River and the sun is shining down on this perfect summer day. And I’m making a difference in our community....by sitting on one of their cute little yellow benches taking it all in and eating an ice cream cone! Yes, you heard me right.

Bancroft boardwalk concerns

We have three major concerns about the boardwalk project along the York River relating to: purpose, safety, and responsible citizenship.

Annual report by fund committee

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 ...

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