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New affordable housing for Highlands East

November 2, 2017

Places for People will be helping to support a family in Highlands East.

Bancroft artist featured by UN

Canada’s only piece of art in the United Nations Office at Geneva permanent art collection has Bancroft roots.

Could Bancroft be getting a junior hockey team?

Bancroft council heard last week that a new junior hockey team may be heading to Bancroft. The level is hard to determine. One thing is certain: the team will not be part of the Ontario Hockey Association, or in the Hockey Canada family. The term some people use is that it’s a “rebel” league.

Flag supports student solidarity

The rainbow flag that’s been floating around the community has found its permanent home at North Hastings High School with the Alphabet Club.

Educational institutions strive to equip students

If your idea of the education system contains images of ivory towers, think again, especially in this area. Both North Hastings High School and Loyalist College try to ensure that their graduates are equipped for real life, whether that be entry into the labour force or the pursuit of further specialized training.

Legal aid focuses on health issues

Lawyer Lisa Turik at the Community Advocacy and Legal Centre Bancroft office, with articling student Danielle Holbrough backing her up. TONY PEARSON Special to This ...

Hastings Highlands wants to connect with school board

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has received more than $600,000 from the province.

Bancroft resident wins $100,000 top prize with Instant High Roller

Brigitte Pap of Bancroft is ecstatic after winning a $100,000 top prize with Instant High Roller (Game #1874). “I stopped for some gas and when ...

Trust shines light on rural poverty

Non-permanent residents are being asked to look behind the scenes of their cottage communities in a new poverty report by local resource groups. 

Community bonfire at old Coe Hill mine site

It was a cold but beautiful sunny evening in Coe Hill on March 19, but the bonfire kept warm everyone who dropped into the Wollaston Heritage community “Get-Together Bonfire” during the evening.

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