Cathy Jones set to bring laughs to Bancroft

January 20, 2016

Canadian cultural icon, comedienne and one of the funniest women on television, Cathy Jones is set to bring her one-woman show, Stranger to Hard Work, ...

Bancroft on fence for $15 wage

Last week’s announcement that the provincial Liberal government will be increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2019 was met with mixed reaction in Bancroft.

OEB wants input on possible $141 increase

The Ontario Energy Board is looking for input on multiple rate-increase applications by Hydro One.

A glimpse into the future of a quarry in Bancroft

Early morning June 1 saw more than 20 community members pack up and bus out to Orillia to tour Fowler Construction’s Fleming Quarry.

Bancroft continues to seek high-speed Internet

By Tony Pearson According to the final report of Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), the group set up by the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus nearly ...

McCaw nominated for international award

By Jim Eadie This year, after completing one of the most fascinating and challenging real estate transactions that she has ever done, local Bowes and ...

New doctors for Bancroft

Keep your eye out for a new face this week — possibly in a lab coat.

Update: missing girl found

Police have located the 14 year-old girl reported missing to the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police on Jan. 10. Keirsten Greathouse, 14, was ...

More than $200,000 for Bancroft’s wastewater systems

"The $131,708 represents 50 per cent of the total project from the federal government. The province will provide a further 25 per cent and the town will contribute 25 per cent for a total project of $263,416. The project includes camera imaging of the sewer lines, smoke testing and line repairs," said Bancroft CAO Hazel Lambe.

Board visits, talks North Hastings school reviews

“We have not had any discussion what-so-ever about North Hastings,” said Hastings Prince Edward District School Board chair Lucille Kyle to Hastings Highlands council and its audience members on the board’s school accommodation reviews. “I’m telling you that from my heart so you know that it’s the truth. I grew up and raised children not always trusting the system. We have not had [that] conversation yet. When that happens you will and we will all be in it together.”

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