It turns out tiny tattoos can raise a lot of food.   For the past several years The Painted Lady Tattoo Parlour has been hosting regular events, where they offer at-cost (or less) small tattoos with the gift of a food bank donation. According to Owner Joan Hachey, the event was started...

Two local nonprofits have teamed up to help people learn about the transit system in Bancroft.  Sirch Warehouse bought 50 bus passes from Bancroft Community Transit, and they are giving them out for free in April. BCT Director Gwen Coish said the hope is the passes will be used by people who...

Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Member of Parliament for Hastings-Lennox and Addington, has been appointed to the role of Shadow Minister for Women, Gender Equality, and Youth.  In a recent statement she said that she was thankful to be entrusted with the role. She had previously served as Associate Shadow Minister for National...

Recycling Collection in Bancroft Ward has been cancelled for Wednesday, April 24.  According to the town of Bancroft this is due to an equipment breakdown.  The town says that regular collection will resume next Wednesday May 1st and that if recycling will not fit in your blue bin to put the rest in...

North Hastings Community Integration Association’s not for profit business “The Refill Station” focuses on offering affordable eco-friendly products and employment for people with disabilities.   The store offers bulk products like liquid soaps, shampoos and household cleaners that people can purchase by filling or re-filling recycled bottles.  Executive Director of NHCIA...

The driver of a logging truck will face a careless driving charge after a recent collision.  Ontario Provincial Police from Killaloe say on April 18, just before 3:00 p.m., police responded to a collision involving a logging truck on Round Lake Road near Mourning Dove Lane, in the Township of...