Artist has an ‘eye for the unseen’

February 11, 2016

“Absolutely great show … beautiful … remarkable work.” These were just some of the comments overheard from the crowd attending the opening of a new exhibition by local artist Joey Bruni at the Art Gallery of Bancroft (AGB) on Feb 5.

Councils’ recording ban questioned

Councils that ban recording devices from their meetings are hindering the public’s right to information, a freedom of expression advocate says. Bancroft, Wollaston and Highlands East councils follow procedures that give them the power to deny a third party from electronically keeping record of public meetings. Third parties are not allowed to record meetings at all unless permission is sought and then granted in a resolution of council.

Refugee sponsorship debated at meeting

Many expressed strong support for Bancroft sponsorship of a Syrian refugee family at last Tuesday’s meeting at St. Paul’s United Church. But some felt the support should be limited to a financial contribution, given the local economy. And although in the minority, there were some NIMBY sentiments expressed

County presents draft official plan to Bancroft

Director of planning Justin Harrow presented council with Hastings County’s draft official plan at their meeting in Dungannon on Aug. 23.

Wollaston museum receives special donation

There is nothing Aspley’s Todd and Kelly Young like better than a good yard sale. Several years ago, the couple stopped at a yard sale near Big Cedar where someone was clearing out a house and some sheds. A dumpster stood nearby to take away anything that did not sell. Rummaging through a steamer trunk in a back shed, they came across a gigantic Union Jack flag.

Tour shines a light on Algonquin history and culture

For more than 200 years, most historical records of the Madaouskairini Algonquin territory/Bancroft area have focused primarily on the miners and foresters who settled and industrialized the local landscape.

Local hospital installing new generator

The province is helping Quinte Health Care’s Bancroft hospital replace its emergency generator.

Free film celebrates love of hockey

Hockey fans are invited to a free family-friendly screening of Skating to New York, at the Bancroft Village Playhouse this Saturday, Feb. 13. Skating to ...

Miniature donkey Tiny Tim has a big heart

Greetings on Saturday from Jody Topping, wearing donkey earrings, and walking with the most adorable animal on earth. He is Tiny Tim the miniature donkey who captured the hearts of 75 adults and children who visited him at the Wollaston Public Library on July 22 to kick off the library’s summer programs.

Highlands East thrilled with broadband deal

By Angelica Ingram The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Feb. 8 meeting of Highlands East council. The municipality of Highlands East ...

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