Our forests: more precious than ever

February 3, 2016

Forests in rural landscapes, traditionally valued for wood and maple syrup production, are now recognized for the diverse ecological goods and services they provide. They ...

Hockey is where we come from!

Somewhere in our souls is a spiritual Canada. Most probably, Its bedrock is of snow and ice, winter and the land. And if We were ...

Illegal dumping a problem in Hastings Highlands

Hastings Highlands bylaw enforcement officer Mike Priestley is planning a dump stake out to catch illegal dumpers.

Cultural discussions in Barry’s Bay

By Sarah Vance Patrons to the Madawaska Valley Public Library ushered in a new phase to the “Telling Tales” series with a discussion about cultural ...

Hospice Hockey Extravaganza back

Thanks to a fabulous donation, hockey lovers can help our local hospice and have a chance to win what would be a brilliant Valentine’s Day ...

Wollaston Limerick Library’s snowshoeing just the beginning

A spirited group of people came out for the “Try Snowshoeing” event held by the Friends of the Wollaston Limerick Library in Coe Hill on ...

Area child care moving to intergrated system

Area child care centres are transitioning to work better together and for the community.

Smokers’ Helpline increases chance of success

Setting yourself up to fail is a lousy way to start the year yet countless smokers do exactly that when they resolve to quit cold ...

Eagles Nest trails initiative moving forward

Members of the Bancroft Trails Committee provided council with an update on the Eagles Nest trail system they have been developing near the Hawk Watch overlooking Bancroft. The initiative is the result of a partnership between the Algonquins of Ontario, the Bancroft and Area Stewardship Council, CESCO, Bancroft Field Naturalists Club and the Town of Bancroft. Delivering the presentation to council on this day were committee members Steve Wilkins, Roger Kelly, Peter Whitehead and Chris Drost.