Pods corner ‘glamping’ market

June 9, 2016

The Algonquin Pod Company is increasingly becoming a first choice for adventurers seeking a new take on camping. Based on Parcher Road in Barry’s Bay, the trademark Pod has come to define what is referred to as “glamping,” or glamorous camping.

Students leaders aim to revive school spirit

Lexus Scott and Shannon Norris were elected North Hastings High School student body prime minister and deputy prime minister last week. Now they’re making plans to involve more students in the activities of student council, as well as increase “Husky Pride.”

Maynooth market a community hub

Maynooth’s outdoor market kicked off the summer season on a strong note last Saturday, as more than 50 vendors started showing up at sunrise to unload products from the back of pick-up trucks. The day begins early for vendors in the parking lot of the Old Community Centre, near the Logger’s Fields in downtown Maynooth, and it ends at 1 p.m.

School board honours local teachers

Hastings Prince Edward District School Board has as its highest honour what are called the “Great Place” awards. These recognize those who make a significant contribution to student achievement and go the extra mile to make board schools “a great place to learn.”

Community Integration opens new office

The North Hastings Community Integration Association has a clear mandate: to inspire people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, to live as fully participating citizens. This they do through their own programming, and through community partnerships with health and social agencies, schools, and businesses. The end they seek is all citizens participating fully, equally, and safely in their community.

Refugee committee makes a commitment

Last February, a group meeting at St. Paul’s United Church began looking into the process of refugee sponsorship. Last week, they started the official process of applying to bring a family to Canada. But already, they know the five-member family they will sponsor. Amir Jarad, 32 years old, and his wife Mariam, 25, have three children: daughter Sara, 6, son Nawar, 4, and new-born daughter Farah.

Structure fire on Peterson Road

On May 29 at approximately 8:25 a.m., Bancroft Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a report of a structure fire at a residential property on Peterson Road, Hastings Highlands. North Hastings Fire Department attended the scene and extinguished the fire. No injuries resulted.

Lions sponsor first aid training at NHHS

By Tony Pearson North Hastings High School principal Ken Dostaler thanks Bancroft Lions President Bryan Adams for the club’s donation to the ACT training program. ...

Manor residents enjoy art exhibition

By William Kilpatrick On Tuesday, Sept.r 23 the residents of Centennial Manor were treated to a special art show put on by local artist Arne ...

Four Lands a metaphor of inclusion at South of 60

The experience of a land can be as much social and cultural as it is geographical. This theme, as it is woven through time and memory, is the focus of a new installation on the second level of the South of 60 Art Gallery at the railway station in Barry’s Bay.

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