Local manufacturer receives grant for new product line

April 28, 2016

Universal Seal in Hastings Highlands just received a grant of $100,000 from the Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC). The grant (conditional on project completion) represents a contribution to the costs of equipment and training to support the development of a new polyurethane seal product line. The new line will be sold world-wide.

Public health deeply affected by policy, says Mullaly

We just bring a philosophy, promote a collaborative approach, encourage you to see what works for you, to ensure the sustainability of your community.

Hot lunches at Hermon Public School

Rick Cassidy and Marian Peirce moved to North Hastings eight years ago. They moved here after selling their resort in beautiful Burleigh Falls, so they wanted another scenic location for their new home.

First Nations and water issues headline Hospice film fest

By William Kilpatrick On Monday, June 23 Hospice hosted their first documentary film festival at the Village Play House with all proceeds going to Hospice ...

Community gathers to support recent fire victims in Coe Hill

For the third time in less than a year, Coe Hill area neighbours and friends organized a big community gathering to morally and financially support community members suffering a sudden tragedy.

Author wants to keep Wolf Man’s legend alive

“He had bears, a wolf, alligators and crocodiles. He even set up his favourite bear and the wolf to have boxing matches which was apparently a big hit with the sportsmen.”

Bancroft might get higher speed Internet

Bancroft council was told this week that its homes and businesses could be linked by fibre-optic cable to the main line of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), allowing them to get much faster and more reliable downloading and uploading speeds.

A North Hastings idea for saving our precious water

“Water is our most precious natural resource,” according to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, “and working together, preserving it to support the world’s growing population, should be a big priority.”

Local musicians vying to be next country music star

As the Havelock Country Jamboree prepares for its 27th season, local musicians Kirk Bates and David Byrski are among eight competitors who have made it to the Next Country Music Star Talent Search semi-finals. The contest will take place at the Ranch Resort and Banquet Conference Centre in Bethany on April 23.