Sun shines on area employees

April 6, 2017

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 ...

Magician helps support Bancroft transportation

Bancroftians packed the Legion for a chance to see magician Diego Lopez last week. The show was held by Bancroft Community Transit March 24 to fundraise for youth transportation — non-emergency transportation for youth to attend activities after school and on weekends both accessible and non-accessible, according to BCT’s website.

Sale makes local artists’ work more accessible

50 Under 50 offers affordable local art options for those who want a piece of Bancroft to give this Christmas. The show is on until ...

Moonlight Madness a community affair

At just four weeks old, Levi Seaborn made his first public appearance at the Hastings Highlands Library on Friday, Nov. 27 to celebrate Moonlight Madness ...

Quarry application well underway

Freymond Lumber Ltd. hosted a public information session March 20 for its proposed quarry in Faraday township. Those who attended could inquire on analyses by consultants on visual, hydrogeological, natural environment, archaeological, traffic, blasting and noise impacts to the area and its residents. With the information session complete, the public and agencies can submit letters of support or objection to MNRF until April 3.