Letters to the Editor

• Canada needs a paradigm shift in approach to the United States
• Compassion needed for unhoused and those on the edge of homelessness
• Lots of love for Bill
• Poilievre too cozy with dictators like Trump, Putin
• The cost of misinformation and the 1 Million March 4 Kids 
• Canadian Peace Museum an important development for Bancroft
• A reflection on the potential costs and benefits of Bill C-18
• In memory of Grace
• Ontario Party poised to bring Trump style politics to Ontario
• Ontario’s cry for assistance

Headline News

Wilberforce Heritage Guild Christmas Craft Sale Nov. 29

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Wilberforce Heritage Guild is putting on their Christmas craft sale on Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to ...

Community members weigh in on Bancroft’s 2026 Budget Survey

By Nate Smelle Bancroft residents have sent council a clear message about their expectations, concerns, and priorities heading into the 2026 municipal budget. At the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...