Artists gather for holiday carnival

December 29, 2016

It was a packed house at the annual Holiday Art Carnival at A Place for the Arts on Dec. 17. With arts and crafts for the kids, a holiday themed photo booth, live music, classic yuletide stories, mulled cider, homemade hot chocolate, and a community potluck there was something for everyone.

HH looking to improve infrastructure

By Nate Smelle The following are series of brief reports will be of Council in Hastings Highlands on Wednesday, Sept. 9. As part of a ...

Town to pay $100,000 for station

As previously reported in Bancroft This Week, the town is acquiring the historic train station, and will be relocating town offices there sometime in the new year. The deal involves the back taxes owed the town by the chamber of commerce.

What do you want to know about your community?

Check out The North Hastings Community Services Information Fair on Friday, Oct.2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Bancroft. ...

Suspect in Wilno shooting in custody

By Nate Smelle A 57-year-old suspect in the shooting on Szczipior Road in Wilno that left one individual dead was apprehended by Ottawa Police west ...

Update: One dead, shooter still at large in Wilno

By Nate Smelle One person has been confirmed dead after an unknown shooter opened fire in the tight-knit community of Wilno. The shooting occurred at ...

Resignations add to Wollaston council concerns

Following the bombshell announcement of Wollaston deputy fire chief Dave Jackson’s resignation from the department two weeks ago, five more senior firefighters have resigned, including the fire chief. Jackson, at the time of his resignation, pointed to “a couple of council members” bringing a new direction causing him to feel uncomfortable, and not valued or appreciated by part of council.