Natural homes open to public Sunday, Oct. 4

September 22, 2015

Experience the look and feel of some unique green homes during the popular annual Ontario-wide Natural Homes self-guided Tour, Sunday, Oct.4 10 a.m. to 4 ...

Bancroft backwoods go national in new colouring book

A new book is shedding light on the beautiful hidden landscapes of Bancroft and surrounding area.

Bancroft man charged with sexual assault

A Bancroft man has been charged with sexually assaulting an underage victim in 2002.

Santa Claus parade going strong after 70 years

In small town Ontario, including this region, Santa Claus parades are often organized by the local Lions club. This is the case in Apsley, in Barry’s Bay, and in Bancroft. The Bancroft club was formed at the end of the Second World War. It staged a Santa Claus parade the same year. Although there had been parades before, since 1945 it’s been a Lions project.

Council plans to increase shore road allowances

Hastings Highlands council is reviewing doubling its sale costs for shore road allowances.

Community comes together

For the second Christmas season in Wollaston Township, local community volunteer Patty Embury, and her large collection for supporters and helpers have been gathering and distributing food and Christmas gifts for folks at risk of missing out.

Three dead in Wilno shooting, suspect caught

By Nate Smelle Three people have been confirmed dead in a string of homicides that had the tight-knit community of Wilno under lockdown. The first ...