General News

Hometown Sound coming Nov. 21

November 4, 2015

Hometown Sound takes the stage at The Village Playhouse in Bancroft, on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Hometown Sound is a concert series created by ...

Donate your baubles to hospice campaign

Following on the heels of a successful Festival of Wreaths Campaign that was launched last year by Hospice North Hastings, the tradition continues this holiday ...

Highlands East changes council calendar

The following are brief reports of items discussed during a Jan. 23 meeting of Highlands East council.

Wollaston to stop Hydro One herbicide use

In a remarkable example of quick grassroots organizing for the public good, a citizen group has convinced Wollaston Township council to pass a resolution requesting Hydro One not spray herbicides “within the township boundaries, including township road allowances and township property.” In addition, the group has asked council to draft a bylaw prohibiting such spraying to cover future requests for permission to spray.

Wildewood Gallery features the art of Arne Roosman

By Nate Smelle Arguably the most prolific artist residing in North Hastings, Arne Roosman has recently added another exhibition to his collection. His third show ...

Local woman returns to Bancroft as nurse practitioner

By Tony Pearson She was Mandie Loney as she grew up in Bancroft. But after graduating from North Hastings High School, she decided to head ...

SIRCH Thrift Warehouse launches Gifts from the Heart program in Bancroft

By Nate Smelle Since it opened last February the team at the SIRCH Thrift Warehouse in Bancroft has been working to make life better for ...

McKees announced as citizens of the year

The McKee family of Monteagle (Larry, Rose and Michael) were honoured as the Maynooth and Hastings Highlands Business Association citizens of the year.

Smashing good time to be had on Hwy 28

“It is so satisfying to smash stuff,” said SIRCH Community Services executive director Gena Robertson. “It’s not bad manners here.”

Junior Achievement program coming to Bancroft

By Nate Smelle Junior Achievement’s program manager Jenn Miles was at the North Hastings high school on Oct. 16 recruiting for their upcoming Company Program ...

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