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Bancroft Brewing ready for brewing system

By Bill Kilpatrick Bancroft This Week sat down with Logan Krupa, the owner and operator of Bancroft Brewing, to see how progress is coming as he moves his operation from the corner of North Hastings Street and Hwy. 28, into ...

Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance donates fire trailer to Limerick

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Limerick Township fire department has a new cargo trailer, donated to them by Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance. ...

Parking becomes more limited in downtown Bancroft

By Bill Kilpatrick For those who struggle to find parking in downtown Bancroft, things have now gotten worse. On or around Dec. 1, Bill Hawley, ...

South Algonquin librarian reveals new and ongoing programs

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Charlene Alexander, the CEO/head librarian of the South Algonquin Public Library, reached out to Bancroft This Week on Jan. 8 ...

Roosman mural to be updated during summer of 2025

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 ...

Ontario’s Impaired driving numbers continue to rise

By Bill Kilpatrick According to a Dec. 30 press release by the east region headquarters of the OPP, which includes the Bancroft area, “The number ...

Maggie’s Resource Centre for women seeks cell phones

By Chris Houston Maggie’s Resource Centre of North Hastings needs cell phones. The support centre, which supports women and children, is encouraging people to donate ...

Brighten the Night Parade another yuletide success

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Maynooth’s Brighten the Night parade returned Dec. 14, with a Christmas market at Emond Hall in the Hastings ...

Bancroft Legion donates $7,000 to local organizations

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Bancroft Legion, branch 181 handed out cheques worth $7,000 on Dec. 13 to various worthy local organizations ...

Whitney Santa Claus parade will go ahead on Dec. 15

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This year, “the cutest little Santa Claus Parade that you’ve ever seen” is happening after all, after some ...

Remembering the École Polytechnique shooting

By Bill Kilpatrick December 6 marked the 35 anniversary the École Polytechnique shooting in Montreal. On that day in 1989 a man, armed with guns ...

Community News

Faraday Winter Fun Day back for third year

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Back for its third year, the Faraday Winter Fun Day will be happening on Feb. 15 from 11 ...

North Hastings IT celebrates one year anniversary

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter North Hastings IT celebrated its one-year anniversary on Dec. 23. Located at 10 Hastings Street North, Unit 1, ...

Teacher and students collaborate on new book

By Nate Smelle Michelle Armstrong-Parker, a dedicated teacher with over 25 years of experience at Bird’s Creek Public School, has always had a passion for ...

Tudor and Cashel host Historical Society Lunch and Learn

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tudor and Cashel Township held a Lunch and Learn at their community centre on Nov. 26, where the ...

Reid’s new book, Fiddle is Missing, invites readers to connect with nature

By Nate Smelle Author Donna Reid is set to enchant readers with her latest release, Fiddle is Missing, a heartwarming tale for young readers that weaves ...

Delicious morning of pie making in Tudor and Cashel

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tudor and Cashel Township had a pie baking class on Nov. 16 at their community centre, courtesy of ...

Christmas in the Annex at APFTA

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christmas in the Annex, a special Christmas show and sale at the Annex Gallery is on at A ...

Artist reflects on COVID-19 pandemic

By Bill Kilpatrick On Friday, Nov. 1 the Art Gallery of Bancroft held their opening reception for Toronto artist David Holden entitled The Missing Years. ...

Shriners team up with BCT for Christmas Cake Sale

By Nate Smelle After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Algonquin Shrine Club is excited to announce the return of its Christmas ...

Monteagle couple grow giant rutabaga

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Karl and Dawn Douglas from Monteagle grew a giant rutabaga in their home garden. Rutabagas (Brassica napus) are ...

Sports

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 ...

Huskies’ wrestlers headed to Ontario championship

By Bill Kilpatrick Three wrestlers from North Hastings High School are headed to Stoney Creek, near Hamilton, for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations ...

Algonquin Shriners team wins 56th annual Whitefish Bonspiel

By Nate Smelle On the weekend of Jan. 27 a team from the Algonquin shrine club travelled to Barrie to participate in the 56th annual ...

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