Local firewood-sharing initiative WoodShare is hosting its first-ever fundraising music festival, WoodStack, Saturday from 1 to 8 p.m. at Millennium Park in Bancroft. Event organizers describe it as a free-spirited musical gathering, celebrating community and 'the power of good vibes.' The day aims to celebrate both community spirit and the grassroots...

The province is investing 235-million dollars to support over 130 new and expanded primary care teams in Ontario. The Health Ministry says that will connect 300,000 people to primary care this year. Specific location details haven’t been announced, but teams were selected through a recent call for proposals focused on...

Nature enthusiasts and park lovers are invited to celebrate the grand opening of Algonquin Park’s newest interpretive trail Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre, marking the official launch of the 2.4K trail. Developed by The Friends of Algonquin Park, the trail...

The Public Health Agency of Canada says there are now 72 lab-confirmed cases of Salmonella linked to a recall of certain salami products. Officials say 57 of the cases are in Alberta, 14 are in Ontario and one is in Manitoba – however they say the outbreak may not be limited to...

Police are investigating a suspected animal attack that left a young child with potentially life-threatening injuries in the Quadeville area. OPP say officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment were called to a location along Quadeville Road at about 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, where a child was found seriously...

Brudenell, Lyndoch & Raglan Fire Department has released a message on Facebook speaking on recent events in Quadeville, in which an 8 year old girl was found injured in a densely wooded area. The statement is below. “On June 24th 2025 at approximately 12:28am  BLRFD was requested by OPP for assistance in extracting...