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Andrew Robinson Golf Tourney helps those in addiction recovery
By Nate Smelle For the past five years, Vera Robinson has dedicated herself to organizing the Andrew Robinson Memorial Golf Tournament, an event created to honour the memory of her son, Andrew Robinson, who tragically passed away from an overdose ...
Artists provide an early look at Roosman mural restoration project
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A mural by local artist Arne Roosman, which depicts the history of Bancroft and area since the arrival ...
Award-winning poet Matthew Walsh begins Hybla Residency
By Nate Smelle Canadian poet Matthew Walsh is no stranger to the pulse of the city, but this summer, they found inspiration and solace in ...
Resident expresses concern over increased hospital donation
By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At their meeting on Nov. 5, Faraday Township council heard from Brenda Vader, a resident about her concerns ...
Freemasons donate $2,000 towards hospital fund
By Bill Kilpatrick Members of the Masonic Lodge number 482 who hold a Friday morning coffee club have donated $2,000 to the North Hastings Hospital ...
Tudor and Cashel wildfire now under control
By Michael Riley An ongoing wildfire designated Haliburton 051 had been burning out of control in Tudor and Cashel Township right on the border of ...
Transit operator invites Doug Ford to Bancroft
By Chris Houston Bancroft Community Transit’s Gwen Coish has invited Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit Bancroft. In an interview with The Bancroft Times on ...
Youth Hunter Mentorship Program back for 2025
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Youth Hunter Mentorship Program is back again for 2025, according to a press release from Paul Goggan, ...
Up North Beauty reopens in new location
By Nate Smelle A beloved wellness destination in Bancroft has reopened in a brand-new location, offering expanded services in a luxurious, client-focused environment. Up North ...
Dr. Carolyn Brown honoured with SRPC Award
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a March 6 letter from Jenna Keindel, administrative officer with the SRPC and administrator for the nominations ...
Canadian-Iranian restaurateur calls for peace
By Chris Houston News from Iran has dominated headlines since Israel’s surprise military attack on June 13. The United States’ military strikes on three Iranian ...
Community News
24-hour theater project sees surge of young actors
By Bill Kilpatrick On Nov. 8 the Bancroft Village Playhouse, in conjunction with Tweed and Company, hosted the annual 24-hour theater project. The 24-hour theater ...
Local powerlifters win big in Merrickville
By Bill Kilpatrick On Oct. 25 local powerlifters Barry McEvoy and Joey Kilpatrick travelled to Merrickville, near Ottawa for the World Powerlifting Congress’ Ghouls and ...
Gem and Mineral Show coming up July 27
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Bancroft Gem and Mineral Club is holding its annual Gem and Mineral Show on July 27 at ...
Tudor and Cashel has Lunch and Learn on mental health
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tudor and Cashel Township had a Lunch and Learn on seniors’ mental health and the various resources available ...
White Pine Writers launch new book Amethyst: Facts, Myths & Legends
By Nate Smelle On the afternoon of July 3, the White Pine Writers group launched their latest book, Amethyst: Facts, Myths & Legends at the ...
Inaugural Hospice 50/50 draw winner gets nearly $6,000
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hospice North Hastings had their inaugural 50/50 draw on June 2 and the big winner of $5,910 was ...
Second year for United Way HPE Hygiene Product Drive
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter United Way Hastings Prince Edward is launching a targeted Hygiene Product Drive for its second year, according to ...
Movie Music Memories at L’Amable Bible Chapel
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The North Hastings Community Choir put on a spring recital called “Movie Music Memories” at the L’Amable Bible ...
Bancroft Lions Club Dog Walk set for May 25
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Bancroft Lions Club presents the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, coming back to Bancroft on May ...
Baptist Church holds fundraiser for the unhoused
By Bill Kilpatrick On May 9 Rod Moffitt held a piano concert at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church to raise money to help support the ...
Sports
Local powerlifters win big in Merrickville
By Bill Kilpatrick On Oct. 25 local powerlifters Barry McEvoy and Joey Kilpatrick travelled to Merrickville, near Ottawa for the World Powerlifting Congress’ Ghouls and ...
Huskies to compete in Bay of Quinte
By Bill Kilpatrick After an up-and-down year for the North Hastings High School junior and senior girl’s volleyball teams, both teams pulled off some important ...
Huskies win silver and gold
By Bill Kilpatrick The North Hastings Highschool senior and junior boys’ volleyball teams are on fire this year as both teams moved on from the ...
U-15 Bancroft Jets Girls host friendly tournament
By Melissa Armstrong Bancroft Jets Girls U-15 hockey team hosted the Ennismore Eagles, Otonabee Wolverines and Ottawa Valley Thunder for a friendly mini tournament on ...
NHHS Huskies continue to break records
By Bill Kilpatrick Last year the North Hastings High School track and field team had what coach Barb Gillis described as an “outstanding year,” adding ...
Elvis Stojko performs at the BSC Carnival
By Kaitlin Sylvester The Bancroft Skating Club hosted its highly anticipated annual fundraiser on April 6 at the Bancroft arena. The event that brought together ...
Whitney Minor Baseball returns in May
By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Minor baseball is coming back to Whitney in May, after many years’ absence. The Whitney Recreation Committee announced ...
First youth sports fair held at York River Public School
By Bill Kilpatrick On Wednesday March 20 from 6-8 p.m. York River Public School held the first North Hastings Youth Sport Registration Fair. The event ...
Winning season continues for Bancroft U-15 Girls Jets
By Nate Smelle The Bancroft U-15 Girls Jets are having a truly remarkable 2023/2024 season.This amazing group of up and coming hockey stars has been ...
Hastings Snowshoe Hustle cancelled due to weather
By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With Mother Nature refusing to cooperate, the Hastings Snowshoe Hustle, scheduled for March 10 at Camp Cedar Ridge ...
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Crossing the conservative Rubicon
By Bill Kilpatrick Julius Ceasar made a choice to cross the river Rubicon on Jan 10, 49 B.C.E. effectively starting the Roman civil war. It ...
The deadly art of forgetfulness
By Nate Smelle Every year on November 11, Canadians stop what they’re doing—if only for a few minutes—to bow their heads, listen to the haunting ...
Legions must speak out against authoritarianism
By Bill Kilpatrick It has been 107 years since the end of the First World War and 80 years since the end of the Second ...
Only one way forward on the road to progress
By Nate Smelle Whenever I spend a significant amount of time in another community in Ontario, I always return home to Bancroft with a renewed ...
List, what list? Nothing to see here, folks
By Nate Smelle A good friend recently asked me why I spend so much time writing about U.S. president Donald Trump instead of focusing on ...
Too hot to handle
By Nate Smelle As heatwaves scorch southern Ontario, wildfires rage across Canada and the United States, and catastrophic flooding claims hundreds of lives in Texas, ...
What it means to be a Canadian
By Nate Smelle By any global measure, Canada is often described as one of the best countries to live in. But beyond the high international ...
Canadian identity trumps tariffs and threats
By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the aftermath of nearly 160 Canada Day celebrations (our 158th to be exact), and in the face ...
Does Israel want peace?
By Bill Kilpatrick Sitting in the Bancroft Village Playhouse watching a screening of the Oscar winning documentary “No Other Land” one could not help but ...
South Algonquin removes online meeting recordings from its YouTube page
By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At their May 22 HR/Admin/PR committee meeting, South Algonquin Township council discussed the removal of their council and ...
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