Bancroft council told of gardening success

January 21, 2016

By Tony Pearson In the midst of ongoing discussions about tax levels, revenue shortfalls, Internet connectivity problems, and policing costs, a ray of summer sunshine ...

Nagging worries about rural primary health care

By Jim Eadie There is a noticeable increase in the nervousness and frustration expressed by smaller municipalities to the flagging negotiations between the province’s doctors ...

Vehicle charging station dominates council discussion

By Jim Eadie If Wollaston Township council has their way, you may soon be able to charge your electric car at a charging station in ...

Cathy Jones set to bring laughs to Bancroft

Canadian cultural icon, comedienne and one of the funniest women on television, Cathy Jones is set to bring her one-woman show, Stranger to Hard Work, ...

Bancroft on fence for $15 wage

Last week’s announcement that the provincial Liberal government will be increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2019 was met with mixed reaction in Bancroft.

OEB wants input on possible $141 increase

The Ontario Energy Board is looking for input on multiple rate-increase applications by Hydro One.

A glimpse into the future of a quarry in Bancroft

Early morning June 1 saw more than 20 community members pack up and bus out to Orillia to tour Fowler Construction’s Fleming Quarry.

Bancroft continues to seek high-speed Internet

By Tony Pearson According to the final report of Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), the group set up by the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus nearly ...

McCaw nominated for international award

By Jim Eadie This year, after completing one of the most fascinating and challenging real estate transactions that she has ever done, local Bowes and ...