Up North Beauty reopens in new location

July 8, 2025

By Nate Smelle A beloved wellness destination in Bancroft has reopened in a brand-new location, offering expanded services in a luxurious, client-focused environment. Up North ...

Purcell wins second Hospice 50/50 draw

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter According to a July 3 media release from Michael Brooks, board member with Hospice North Hastings, Faraday Township ...

Dr. Carolyn Brown honoured with SRPC Award

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a March 6 letter from Jenna Keindel, administrative officer with the SRPC and administrator for the nominations ...

Canadian-Iranian restaurateur calls for peace

By Chris Houston News from Iran has dominated headlines since Israel’s surprise military attack on June 13. The United States’ military strikes on three Iranian ...

WoodShare to hold first Woodstack Music Festival fundraiser

By Bill Kilpatrick WoodShare, a local organization that provides emergency firewood to those in need throughout North Hastings, are holding their first fundraising concert called ...

Tudor and Cashel unveil new signage

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tudor and Cashel Township unveiled their new township signage featuring their new tagline Secluded Beauty-Connected Community, and posted ...

Bill-5 disregards the environment and Indigenous rights

By Nate Smelle On June 5, the Ford government passed Bill-5, formally titled the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. While the bill is ...

NHDHA launches Catch the Ace fundraiser

By Nate Smelle On June 6 the North Hastings District Hospital Auxiliary launched an exciting new fundraising initiative—Catch the Ace—to support a vital cause: raising ...

Bancroft Walk for Dog Guides raises over $5,000 locally

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Bancroft Lions Club Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, which happened on May 25, was a barking ...

T-Hawks minor football team issued two-year suspension

By Bill Kilpatrick On May 25, Scott Giroux, the Commissioner for the Quinte Skyhawks Minor Football League, issued a decision to suspend the Bancroft T-Hawks ...