Volunteer shortage in North Hastings

October 16, 2018

Oct. 16, 2018 By Nate Smelle In recent years community groups and not-for-profit organizations throughout North Hastings have been experiencing a shortage of volunteers. Considering ...

Algonquin Elder building community through cultural exchange

Oct. 2, 2018 By Nate Smelle Having served as Chief of the Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Algonquin Nation for more than two decades, Katherine Cannon has been ...

Beech bark disease poses threat to forests

September 28th, 2018 By Nate Smelle The Bancroft chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association had its biggest turnout ever last Saturday at its annual general ...

Community celebrates opening of Algonquin Inòdewiziwin Child and Family Centre

Sept. 18, 2018 By Nate Smelle Some 200+ community members gathered at the Hastings Highlands Centre on the morning of Friday, Sept. 7 to celebrate ...

Community bands together in opposition to mining project

Sept. 11, 2018 By Nate Smelle Worried by the news that Pancontinental Resources Corporation (Pancon) had commenced mining explorations in the Limerick area, some 300 ...

Support growing for North Hastings Community Trust

August 28, 2018 By Nate Smelle Since 2003, the North Hastings Community Trust has been actively fostering a communal atmosphere of togetherness throughout the Bancroft ...

PetFest helps raise awareness of local animals in need

August 15, 2018 By Nate Smelle Animal lovers from throughout North Hastings and beyond converged on Bancroft’s Millennium Park on the morning of Saturday, Aug. ...

Maynooth Garlic Festival to celebrate local food

August 7, 2018 By Nate Smelle Back by popular demand, the Bancroft Area Stewardship Council’s Maynooth Garlic Festival will return for a second year on ...