Wilno murderer gets life in prison

December 14, 2017

Basil Borutski will never walk among area residents again.

Lucille Kyle re-elected as chair

The area’s public school board trustee has been re-elected as its chair.

Big Brothers and Sisters wants branch in Bancroft

Mentoring co-ordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Kylie Caume said while BBBS is already serving kids in the area, the organization is planning to expand and hopes to eventually open a Brancroft branch.

Jobs act passes

Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith said he’s concerned for government agencies that will need more funding to support the wage increases, or cut services.

Hastings Highlands steps into the future

The following are notes from Hastings Highlands council’s regular Nov. 22 meeting.

Report warns local lakes susceptible to algal blooms

Algonquin Negotiations Representative, Stephen Hunter sees the environmental commissioner of Ontario, Dianne Saxe’s annual report, “Good choices, bad choices: Environmental rights and environmental protection in Ontario,” as a step in the right direction.

Group wants restorative justice in Bancroft

The Bancroft Area Community Conferencing Initiative is developing restorative justice alternatives for the community.

Loyalist staff return from strike

Loyalist College students are back at school this week — thanks to the province.

New Bancroft scout program seeking leaders

A new scouts program is coming to North Hastings.

Veterans honoured, bridge littered with poppies

The town’s Constable Thomas Kehoe Memorial Bridge is now covered with more than 2,000 hand-crafted poppies thanks to a small group of women who wanted to share a message of peace and love with their community.

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