Three dead in Wilno shooting, suspect caught

September 22, 2015

By Nate Smelle Three people have been confirmed dead in a string of homicides that had the tight-knit community of Wilno under lockdown. The first ...

Hydro costs hit schools

Hastings-Prince Edward MPP Todd Smith says local schools should be paying close attention to their hydro bills based on provincial school stats.

Bancroft Lions celebrate 70 years of service

By Tony Pearson It was the fall of 1945. World War Two had finally ended. Mackenzie King was Canada’s Prime Minster (he’s the guy on ...

Bancroft Studio Tour continues to grow in 2015

By Tony Pearson Into its third decade as a local arts focus, the annual Bancroft Studio Tour has grown again, with 22 artists presenting at ...

HH looking to improve infrastructure

By Nate Smelle The following are series of brief reports will be of Council in Hastings Highlands on Wednesday, Sept. 9. As part of a ...

Town to pay $100,000 for station

As previously reported in Bancroft This Week, the town is acquiring the historic train station, and will be relocating town offices there sometime in the new year. The deal involves the back taxes owed the town by the chamber of commerce.

Suspect in Wilno shooting in custody

By Nate Smelle A 57-year-old suspect in the shooting on Szczipior Road in Wilno that left one individual dead was apprehended by Ottawa Police west ...

Update: One dead, shooter still at large in Wilno

By Nate Smelle One person has been confirmed dead after an unknown shooter opened fire in the tight-knit community of Wilno. The shooting occurred at ...

Resignations add to Wollaston council concerns

Following the bombshell announcement of Wollaston deputy fire chief Dave Jackson’s resignation from the department two weeks ago, five more senior firefighters have resigned, including the fire chief. Jackson, at the time of his resignation, pointed to “a couple of council members” bringing a new direction causing him to feel uncomfortable, and not valued or appreciated by part of council.