Quarry proposed in Faraday Township

December 22, 2025

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A public meeting and a virtual public information session were held on Dec. 17 regarding a proposal for ...

North Hastings High School Christmas concert sells out

By Bill Kilpatrick On Dec. 12 students from Grades 7 to 12 at North Hastings High School put on their annual Christmas concert at the ...

Carlow Mayo Public Library gets new grant

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter According to Carrie McKenzie, the CEO/head librarian with the Carlow Mayo Public Library in Hermon, the library recently ...

Boyer GM Toy Drive Dec. 9 another big success

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Boyer GM Bancroft had their seventh annual Christmas toy drive and meet and greet with Santa on Dec. ...

Wollaston council enthusiastic about vendor market and library plans

By Bill Kilpatrick The agenda for the Dec. 9 Wollaston council meeting was a full one that included two delegations from Sarah Dunjko concerning her ...

Peace Museum renovations gain momentum along with urgency of its mission

By Nate Smelle Renovations at the future Canadian Peace Museum in Bancroft are steadily taking shape, and with every day that passes, community support—and the ...

Smile Cookies campaign raises $9,641 for Kids in Need

By Bill Kilpatrick On Dec. 8 members of the board of directors for Bancroft and Area Kids in Need met with the owners of Tim ...

Indigenous health clinic offers culturally grounded care in Bancroft

By Nate Smelle The Tsi Kanonhkhwatsheríyo Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team has opened the doors to its new Bancroft clinic, marking a significant expansion of ...

Whitney Santa Claus Parade returns Dec. 14

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Dec. 14, “the cutest little parade you ever did see,” as it’s called, wound its way through ...