Bancroft Farmers’ market opens new season

June 9, 2016

The Bancroft Farmers’ Market got its second season off to a great start last Friday, on a perfect sunny day. Manager Ervin Weber noted that ...

Committee seeking volunteers

The Wollaston Heritage Committee is a dedicated group of volunteers working to improve upon a local landmark by enhancing its natural beauty and charm and telling its historical and geographical history. Our committee is re-vitalizing the old 19th century Coe Hill iron mine, and our plans will make the hamlet of Coe Hill a tourist hub between Highways 62 and 28.

Embarrassed Canadian

To the Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 23 I found myself on the channel that shows QUESTION PERIOD at the Canadian Parliament that is suppose to ...

Harper’s refusal to attend global climate summit a shame unacceptable

Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution. We need determined leadership to make progress, but that can’t happen if our Prime Minister can’t even be bothered to show up.

The devil is always in the details

To the Editor, I would like to thank Jim Eadie for his recent article concerning the various communications from Daryl Kramp that we, his constituents, ...

Shamrock Club highlights

On May 26 was our monthly potluck, with 29 people in attendance. Bill English, our president, said grace; the food was plentiful. Our 50/50 draw ...

Support for new theatre management

To the Editor, I am a fan of the Village Playhouse. It is a spectacular building, a wonderful small theatre, and a perfect rental venue ...

Donate your used snowsuit to a child in need

As fall turns to winter members of the Bancroft & Area Adopt-A-Child committee are gearing up for the 25th annual Adopt-A-Child winter snowsuit program. For the past 24 years, this program has provided warm winter clothing for the children in the North Hastings area.