Residents heading out for an evening stroll will notice a brighter, safer experience along the Hastings Heritage Trail and surrounding pathways, thanks to a series of upgrades led by Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini (KMM). Over the past 18 months, the organization has installed 35 solar-powered lights along key segments of the...

A new weekly lottery has launched in Bancroft to support the purchase of critical hospital equipment at North Hastings Hospital. Organized by the North Hastings District Hospital Auxiliary, the “Catch the Ace” raffle will hold its first draw on June 26. Ticket sales began last Friday and weekly draws will take...

Madawaska Valley Township has released a mid-year update on the progress of several capital projects outlined in its 2025 municipal budget. The update highlights key infrastructure and community improvements already underway or set to begin soon. Here’s a look at the current status of some of those projects. Hopefield Road Resurfacing (Dombroski...

The Bancroft Family Health team has shared information about a recent salmonella outbreak linked to salami. Three types of salami have been recalled after being linked to the outbreak. The Public Health Agency of Canada says they include: Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet (Lots: 5035 226 and 5049 226) Rea brand...

Belleville OPP are asking for the public’s help in locating an 88-year-old man who was last seen in the city of Belleville on Thursday evening. Thomas Dodd was travelling from Belleville to his home on Little Ireland Road in McArthurs Mills on the night of June 5, but he never...

Pulled into a parking spot outside Tim Hortons on Monday morning wasn’t the usual car or truck — it was a small, hand-built camper with a sign taped to the front reading: Walking across Canada for Mental Health. The camper, built on a repurposed Mennonite cart base and fitted with a...