Our forests: more precious than ever

February 3, 2016

Forests in rural landscapes, traditionally valued for wood and maple syrup production, are now recognized for the diverse ecological goods and services they provide. They ...

Mayor remembers councillor

People in Maynooth and area, in fact all of Hastings Highlands and the North Hastings areas were deeply saddened this past week, upon hearing of the sudden death of Bert Cannon of Maple Leaf. Bert was born in Maynooth, the son of Sam and Ethel Cannon, one of ten children, raised right in the hamlet where some remained their whole lives.

Hockey is where we come from!

Somewhere in our souls is a spiritual Canada. Most probably, Its bedrock is of snow and ice, winter and the land. And if We were ...

OCWA out, town searches for new provider

The arduous process of selecting a provider to look after the water and wastewater services in Bancroft for the next five years is moving forward.

Bancroft seeks solution on sewers

By Tony Pearson The sewer deficit remains the main drain on Bancroft’s finances, and new measures are being taken to shut the valve on the ...

Illegal dumping a problem in Hastings Highlands

Hastings Highlands bylaw enforcement officer Mike Priestley is planning a dump stake out to catch illegal dumpers.

Cultural discussions in Barry’s Bay

By Sarah Vance Patrons to the Madawaska Valley Public Library ushered in a new phase to the “Telling Tales” series with a discussion about cultural ...

Head of area water treatment business fined

On June 7, 2017 Danny Shamon of Guelph pleaded guilty to and was convicted of one count of failing, as an officer or director of a corporation, to prevent the corporation from committing an unfair practice contrary to the Consumer Protection Act, 2002.

Small farming social enterprise proposed for North Hastings

Small greenhouses made out of surplus shipping containers? Known online as “freight farms” and “crop boxes” that will provide year round locally grown produce, as well as local employment, and also be sustainable, these could just possibly grow into a small local industry.