Stories of Peace Award

September 9, 2024

Summer Music Kitchen Party raised around $700 for NHCC

By Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative reporter After having had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, the North Hastings Community Cupboard’s Summer MusicKitchen Party ...

Inaugural fishing derby comesto Wollaston

By Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Fishing for Friends fishing derby is coming to Wollaston Township on Sept. 5 from 8 a.m. to ...

Care in the Cart campaign exceeds its $1.25 million goal

By Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative reporter More critical diagnostic equipment will be coming to North Hastings Hospital in Bancroft due to overwhelming community support ...

Riddle Me This bringsattention to mural

By Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Riddle Me This summer event is upon us here in Bancroft! From Aug. 15 to Oct. 3, ...

North of 7 River Run back for third year post COVID-19

By Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Bancroft Community Transit was the beneficiary of the proceeds from the North of 7 River Runn that was back ...

Fort Stewart Jamboree returns for 2026

By Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Fort Stewart Jamboree is returning again this year on Aug. 7 and 8 for another unforgettable weekend of ...

Opening ceremony for the 61st Rockhound Gemboree

By Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Bancroft’s Rockhound Gemboree had its opening ceremony on July 30 at 9:30 a.m. at the North Hastings Community Centre. ...

Talking Circles bring voices together

By Kelly Wallace, Think Turtle Conservation Initiative The Land Between is renewing its Talking Circles across Haliburton County and surrounding regions, creating space for people ...

Maggie’s host successful self defence class

By Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Maggie’s Resource Centre and Tamarack group hosted a self defence class put on by Fighting Griffin North on ...

Maple Madness ends in sweet success

By Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative reporter March was Maple Madness and this delightfully sweet and distinctly Canadian confection was flowing steadily this season with ...