Commentary

March is national nutrition month

March 2, 2017

March is national nutrition month. Dietitians of Canada have launched this year’s theme Take the Fight out of Food.

Family feuds

By Tony Pearson Maybe it’s something in the water, but Bancroft council seems to be having trouble with its digestion lately. Some councillors don’t seem ...

What is a BIA?

In 1969, the city of Toronto was approached by a group of business people from Bloor West Village because the area was becoming rundown. After consultation, the provincial government enacted legislation under the Municipal Act, providing municipalities with the authority to designate “Business Improvement Areas.” Since then, hundreds of BIAs have been instituted across North America.

Cheers to the big red and pink holiday

So, Valentine’s Day happened. Whether you woke up to kisses or your cat Feb. 14 — which, really, is lucky either way — chances are you participated in the day of love with or without meaning to.

Turn the page on phobias

I don’t know about you, but I am getting really tired of telling the human race to just get along and play nice.

How to attend a council meeting

One of our readers called in asking how to attend a council meeting. What are the times and dates? Is there a way to get the agenda beforehand? Is there etiquette to attending council? How do I get involved?

Where does the story end?

Individuals and groups that have undertaken the daunting task of recording and publishing our local histories, and “herstories,” before they are gone forever have blessed ...

The power of community

By Nate Smelle OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS I’ve come to realize just what a privilege it is to have the opportunity to express myself ...

Walkway project to beautify Bancroft

The BBIA is looking for volunteer groups and individuals to champion the various components of its walkways project.

Take time for our elders

If you’ve been reading This Week with any regularity this past month, you may have guessed that January is Alzheimer’s awareness month.

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