Despite successes, the fight against teen smoking continues

December 9, 2015

The NHHS student council is working with staff to reduce the number of student smokers. TONY PEARSON Special to This Week By Tony Pearson Tobacco ...

Community choir raises spirits

The North Hastings Community Choir presents “What did the Star See” on Dec. 6 at the Bancroft Village Playhouse. JIM EADIE Special to This Week ...

Hatchery fishing for a new school of volunteers

On a cloudy Tuesday morning, volunteers at the North Hastings Community Fish Hatchery prepare to release 1,480 brown trout into their new habitat. Tuesdays are the busiest day at the hatchery. A team of six men scoop nets full of fish and transfer them into large buckets, loaded into the back of a truck.

Christmas Office Party event at Village Playhouse

Being self-employed, retired or working for a small business doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a great office party this Christmas thanks to ...

Library CEO is looking for a new home for BPL

Bancroft council finally got to hear some good news last week. It came from the town’s library. Library CEO and head librarian Chris Stephenson — the fourth within less than two years — reported growth in both acquisitions and circulation. In particular, he noted an influx of DVDs from the closing of Mr. Video. The library now has 1,300; in the near future, he expects to have 3,000 titles available. In other council news: Rally contract renewed; New homes and habitats

The simple gift of books for children

Justin was almost 11 months old when he experienced his first Christmas. On Christmas morning he unwrapped his presents slowly, mesmerized by the sight, sound ...

Report from water town hall released

The community organizations that hosted the water rates town hall in March have released their findings.

Call to action on violence against women

By Jim Eadie Dec. 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, was observed in Bancroft with a mixture of frustration ...

Sun shines on area employees

The sun is shining on public sector employees in Bancroft and surrounding area. The so-called Sunshine List, which discloses public sector salaries of more than $100,000 a year, was released at the end of March. Hundreds of employees from local school boards, municipalities and health services made the list.

Hastings Highlands hears first impressions

Township of Muskoka Lakes Mayor John Furniss was joined by members of his council to outline the economic and geographic similarities between Hastings Highlands and ...

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