Bancroft this Week

Adopting a pet is a year-round commitment

It was a Tuesday, much like this one (Dec. 13). I was laying out the paper when I came upon a Home Again submission. Two young cats were up for adoption. I read the submission over, sent off the page and picked up my phone. “I’m bringing home a cat,” I texted my boyfriend. “He got in a cat fight. His name is Oliver. It says no one likes black cats.” “You’re allergic to cats,” he replied.

TROUT wants to return to Hastings Highlands

She told council, “I would love to be back in Hastings Highlands. There are so many residents here that would benefit from Community Care services. I’d love to have some of our wellness programming here and I’d love to support you in whatever way you feel would benefit your residents. I’m willing to engage in conversations about that.”

Man to petition OMB

Hastings Highlands council has until April 2017 to change its election process, according to a local constituent.

New warden sworn in for county

Stirling-Rawdon Mayor Rodney Cooney has been sworn in as Hastings County’s warden.

ALCDSB elects new members for new year

Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) has elected its 2017 chair.

New chair elected to local school board

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) elected its North Hastings trustee as its new chair.

Wollaston’s reeve returns to council

Wollaston Reeve Graham Blair has returned to Wollaston council.

Ward populations creating elections imbalance

Council held a public meeting Nov. 23 to bring locals up to speed on voter discrepancies within its current ward voting system. Currently, two councillors are elected for each ward. The mayor is elected at large and the deputy mayor is appointed from amongst elected councillors.

Tallying hope for hydro

Late last November, Hydro One put a moratorium on disconnects. For another winter, electricity will not be cut for those who can’t afford their bills — most with good reason.

Marching to stop violence

Community members will march to raise awareness for violence against women next week. Tuesday, Dec. 6 will mark the 27th anniversary of the Ecole Polytechnique massacre that saw 14 women murdered in Montreal. Bancroft locals will once again gather at A Place for the Arts and march to the Heart of the Park to remember these women and those lost closer to home — Anastasia Kuzyk, Nathalie Warmerdam and Carol Culleton who were murdered last year in Wilno.

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