Chamber opens business centre

May 23, 2018

Bancroft and District Chamber of Commerce is settling into what general manager Greg Webb says will be its forever home. The new venue may mean permanent roots for the chamber and an opportunity to offer a solid foundation for up and coming area business people.

Hagar, Walder and Davis announce candidacy

Hastings Highlands officially has a candidate running for deputy mayor and two more on the ballot for councillor.

Third yarn bomb supports turtle populations

Hundreds of hand-knit and crocheted turtles have taken over Bancroft to remind motorists to watch for turtles crossing local roads and highways.

Lots of information for seniors

There was information on just about anything a senior should know, and then more, at the Seniors Information Expo held at the Hastings Highlands Centre on May 17. The event was organized by

Turtle awareness signs go up in North Hastings

New road awareness signs warning of turtle hotspots are going up in North Hastings thanks to area residents.

Group puts poverty on the agenda

The Hastings Prince Edward Poverty Roundtable wants to make poverty a part of the conversation this election.

Kirby fills Kilpatrick’s seat

Bancroft has a new councillor to serve the remainder of the council term. He’ll fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Bill Kilpatrick in March this year.

Area choir performs annual spring concerts

The North Hastings Community Choir has wowed their fans again with its presentation their annual spring concert at the Bancroft Village Playhouse, “Funny Thing About Music.”

Auto Nexus opens in Bancroft

New Bancroft business owner Jeremy Lloyd has been around cars for as long as he can remember. He said he was “born and raised in the car business.” His father was a GM dealer from the time he was three years old.

Turtle festival stirs interest and concern

Over the course of the day this past Saturday, May 5, more than 100 people attended the first Bancroft Turtle Festival organized by local Think Turtle Conservation Initiative. The festival featured displays, three feature presentations and real turtles.

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