Bancroft this Week

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...