Local hospital installing new generator

July 27, 2017

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 ...

New librarian for Coe Hill

After six years of devotion to her “wee little library with a heart,” librarian Bonnie Purdy is leaving her position at the Wollaston Township public library for another adventure.

For the love of square dance

Valentine’s Day isn’t far off but for one local caller, she’s been sharing her love of square dance 365 days a year for over 50 ...

Annie (and all the other ladies) get your guns

Women who want to learn about pistols, rifles, shotguns and bows will have a fine opportunity to do so on Aug. 20, when Amanda-Lynn Mayhew brings her Women of the Outdoors Range Day to the Bancroft District Fish and Game Protective Association.

Digging up the Past

This is more than the adventures of Aunt Mabel when she went to New York City by herself. Come and delve into our own local ...

Wilno arts landmark up for sale

The Wilno Craft Gallery has been listed on the real estate market since September, and “for sale” signs went up on the front porch of the Borutski Street business last month.