UPDATE: Canada Day celebration in Bancroft

June 27, 2024

Although there are no fireworks again this year, the Town of Bancroft has an exciting day of festivities planned downtown on Canada Day. The event ...

Call for provincial regulation of exotic animals growing louder

By Alejandra Cervantes In a world increasingly attuned to the rights and welfare of all living creatures, the issue of exotic animal protection has become ...

Hospice Garden Party prevails over rain

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hospice North Hastings had their garden party on June 22. Initially intended to be held in the backyard ...

Reopening of McGeachie not dampened by rain

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The grand reopening of McGeachie Conservation Area thrilled attendees on June 22, with over a dozen folks coming ...

Community celebrates Bancroft Pride at Playhouse

By Bill Kilpatrick On Friday June 21 Juno award winning singer/rapper Stacey Kay and her band performed at the Bancroft Village Playhouse to celebrate Pride ...

Bancroft proclaims Sept. 21 as Peace Day

By Alejandra Cervantes In a heartening and significant move, the Town of Bancroft has officially declared Sept. 21, as Peace Day. This proclamation aligns with ...

Grand reopening of McGeachie Conservation Area June 22

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter McGeachie Conservation Area will be having its grand reopening on June 22 starting at 8:30 a.m., according to ...

Bancroft Farmers Market opens for the season

By Kaitlin Sylvester As the summer approaches, the team behind the Bancroft Farmers Market is gearing up for another fresh season. Located in Riverside Park, ...

Art offers creativity, connection, and community

By Bill Kilpatrick After a five-year hiatus Loyalist College is reviving its Summer Art Experience program at all of its locations including Bancroft, Belleville, Port ...

Bancroft Sea Cadets have 53rd annual inspection

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Bancroft Sea Cadets, RCSCC Viking, had their 53rd annual inspection review at the Dungannon Recreation Centre in ...