Bancroft this Week

Schools to remain closed until at least September

By Nate Smelle In acknowledgement of the “substantial deterioration of mental health status among children and youth” during the pandemic, the Ontario Science Advisory Table ...

Seedling initiative with the Trust

By Kristena Schutt-Moore Those interested in starting their own food garden are invited to stop by the North Hastings Community Trust for their second annual ...

Big cat owner confirms death of lion cub born in HH

By Nate Smelle Last week, big cat owner Mark Drysdale contacted Bancroft This Week to address rumours regarding the health of the three lion cubs ...

Olesen puts all the pieces together

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Over the past year or so with COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, many people have searched for things to ...

Council to receive first draft of exotic animal bylaw on June 16

By Nate Smelle Since big cat owners Mark and Tammy Drysdale’s plans to operate a roadside zoo became public last November, opposition to their proposed ...

Safe Use Hastings looking for support

By Kristena Schutt-Moore Safe Use Hastings has created a GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/05ba25ef. The safe consumption site is looking to purchase a mobile unit RV. ...