Real World Food Heroes recognized in North Hastings

November 12, 2014

By Nate Smelle Is there anything more important than food when it comes to sustaining one’s health and well-being? Some might point to the fact ...

New physical literacy concept for parents and schools

The Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) Healthy Kids Community Challenge program is helping to educate elementary school parents in physical literacy.

Questions remain on South of 60

The fate of the South of 60 Arts Centre/Railway Station and Visitor Centre in Barry’s Bay is to remain status-quo, but there continues to be questions for Danielle Paul, the former culture and tourism co-ordinator.

Light and hope at Relay for Life

Cancer is a very scary word to many people. To those wearing yellow T-shirts last Friday evening, the word was a challenge met - a battle fought and won.

Bancroft council faces more bad financial news

Bancroft council was given a report card last week by Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants and its bottom line wasn’t as rosy as previously predicted.

Tall Pines rally extension upsets some residents

By Tony Pearson The Tall Pines race rally is a big event in the Bancroft area. According to Mayor Bernice Jenkins, it is a major ...

Switzers run for a better world

“There is excess in a lot of places in our world, and we need to be mindful of how our actions affect others.”

Fashion for furry friends

Patti holds Lulu, while Barb’s Boure and Monica’s Juby eye each other, while Joan’s Peri checks out what’s left in the kitchen. All the dogs ...

Vibrant local landscapes at gallery

“I don’t see things the way most people do.” So says Nancy McKinnon, who set up Rockwood Art Studio on Diamond Lake when she retired to this area in 2011. Her subject matter is now the natural vibrancy of nature in our area.

Open doors and open hearts in Combermere

The Madonna House Apostolate, a Catholic community in Combermere that runs several gift shops and boutique galleries on Hwy 517 along the Madawaska River, opened its doors for the summer season over the May long weekend. It is a must-stop for Renfrew Valley weekenders, who are drawn to the homesteading boutiques run by women, men and priests who live communally on the various properties of the devotional colony.

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