Local scout attends World Jamboree in Japan

September 8, 2015

By Tony Pearson People will often go a long way to find harmony. As an example, Jonas Hill recently returned from a 15,000 kilometre trip ...

Man to petition OMB

Hastings Highlands council has until April 2017 to change its election process, according to a local constituent.

Wollaston fire chief and deputy chief resign

In a letter dated Dec. 1 and addressed to Wollaston Township, deputy fire chief Dave Jackson submitted his resignation effective the end of the year. Jackson has been part of the fire department for over 35 years.

New warden sworn in for county

Stirling-Rawdon Mayor Rodney Cooney has been sworn in as Hastings County’s warden.

A perfect weekend at the Coe Hill Fair

By Jim Eadie “It was a perfect weekend for a fall fair,” said Gordon Wood, secretary-treasurer of the Coe Hill Agricultural Society referring to the ...

Bancroft to acquire train station

At a special meeting last week, Bancroft’s town council voted to “acquire” the restored railway station downtown. Plans are to convert the building into the town offices.

Ward populations creating elections imbalance

Council held a public meeting Nov. 23 to bring locals up to speed on voter discrepancies within its current ward voting system. Currently, two councillors are elected for each ward. The mayor is elected at large and the deputy mayor is appointed from amongst elected councillors.