Cathy Jones a big hit at Bancroft Village Playhouse

February 25, 2016

“It was truly amazing to see everyone leave the theatre happy,” said Barb Shaw, communications co-ordinator for Hospice North Hastings.

Council quarrels over sign

Hastings Highlands staff is looking into the municipality’s agreement with Hospice North Hastings for its LED sign.

Community gardens offer more than food

If Jane Kali had her way, there would be vegetable gardens everywhere throughout the area, with everyone having access to grow some of their own food.

Council to appoint next member

Council wants to appoint Frank Hickey to fill its empty Ward 1 seat.

Recording ban likely violates Charter, lawyer says

Procedural bylaws that disallow recordings of public council meetings wouldn’t hold up in court, says a media lawyer listed by the Canadian Media Lawyers Association.

Ice climbers to scale frozen waterfalls

You’ve seen them all winter long on Eagle’s Nest. Now is your chance to see them up close at Diamond Lake, south of Combermere. Beginners ...

SAR Act misguided, foresters say

Nitschke and Freymond took turns explaining to council why they feel the updated prescriptions for 28 species at risk defined in the updated SAR guide would “shut down mills” in the far north and damage the economies of communities throughout the province, fueled by the forestry industry.