White Pine Writers launch new book Amethyst: Facts, Myths & Legends

July 8, 2025

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 ...

Purcell wins second Hospice 50/50 draw

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter According to a July 3 media release from Michael Brooks, board member with Hospice North Hastings, Faraday Township ...

Dr. Carolyn Brown honoured with SRPC Award

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a March 6 letter from Jenna Keindel, administrative officer with the SRPC and administrator for the nominations ...

Canadian-Iranian restaurateur calls for peace

By Chris Houston News from Iran has dominated headlines since Israel’s surprise military attack on June 13. The United States’ military strikes on three Iranian ...

WoodShare to hold first Woodstack Music Festival fundraiser

By Bill Kilpatrick WoodShare, a local organization that provides emergency firewood to those in need throughout North Hastings, are holding their first fundraising concert called ...

Tudor and Cashel unveil new signage

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tudor and Cashel Township unveiled their new township signage featuring their new tagline Secluded Beauty-Connected Community, and posted ...

Bill-5 disregards the environment and Indigenous rights

By Nate Smelle On June 5, the Ford government passed Bill-5, formally titled the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. While the bill is ...

NHDHA launches Catch the Ace fundraiser

By Nate Smelle On June 6 the North Hastings District Hospital Auxiliary launched an exciting new fundraising initiative—Catch the Ace—to support a vital cause: raising ...

Inaugural Hospice 50/50 draw winner gets nearly $6,000

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hospice North Hastings had their inaugural 50/50 draw on June 2 and the big winner of $5,910 was ...