This ‘Knee Capper’ is actually good for your knees

February 11, 2016

Limerick Township inventor Henry Bickle auditioned this month for CBC television’s popular Dragons’ Den show pitching his new knee protector. JIM EADIE Special to This ...

Methadone strategy aims to cut dealers out of the picture

By Sarah Vance Opioid addiction is a serious issue that affects even the smallest of places. In the small town of Bancroft (pop. 3,500), there ...

County responds to HH development questions

County answers for economic development questions have left Hastings Highlands representatives with mixed feelings.

Man pleads guilty to sexual assault

A Bancroft man charged in January 2017 with sex related offences by Bancroft OPP pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville July 21.

Artist has an ‘eye for the unseen’

“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.

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