Bancroft this Week

Reva Realty grows roots in Bancroft

If you’re looking for Reva Realty, look no further than the Art Gallery of Bancroft.

Belleville refutes long-term care homes increase

Belleville has come in for some sharp criticism from Hastings County council members following its recent decision to refuse the county’s request for additional funding to support Belleville’s Hastings Manor and Hastings Centennial Manor in Bancroft.

Boat launch shut down for now

Bancroftians can’t launch their boats on Clark Lake anymore — at least not from municipal property. LATER: Council requests to be notified about development in Bird’s Creek & Response to fire shows strength of community & Love locks tradition coming to Bancroft

Update on potential ratepayers committee

I want to thank everyone who took their time to come out on a snowy Tuesday evening because they are concerned about our communities and our people. The passion and conviction in the room was very inspiring. We all love Bancroft and we want it to be the town we know it can be. We want it affordable for all. We want everyone to feel like they have a voice in what is happening and that they are encouraged to give their ideas and input into the process.

Hunters share new gun law concerns

The Bancroft District Fish and Game Protective Association has sent members’ thoughts on new gun legislation back to Ottawa with the area’s MP.

Bancroft council will sit with ratepayers committee: councillor

Bancroft residents from all walks of life set aside their differences March 25 to support one woman who says she can’t be their voice anymore — not alone. The result is a new committee, supported by councillors, provincial candidates and ratepayers alike.

Tackling the global water crisis at home

Have you ever considered how many litres of water you use in a day? Just in your morning routine: do you shower, use the toilet, wash your hands, brush your teeth, drink a coffee or two?

Bancroft water and sewer rates to increase

Water and wastewater was back on the agenda March 13 for Bancroft council.

Bancroft councillor resigns, says he’s not finished with politics

Kilpatrick hosted a rally at A Place for the Arts Saturday morning to announce he had submitted his letter of resignation to Bancroft Mayor Paul Jenkins earlier that day.