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OPP auxiliary leading FULL PLATE to support local food banks

Non-perishable food items and other essential goods are being accepted at Madoc Foodland in Central Hastings on Saturday.

Graduates main source of nursing supply growth in Ontario

In Ontario Health East, the number of nurses was up about 1,100 from last year, to nearly 27,700.

Bancroft area eligible for funding from the province to expand primary care teams

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...

Dozens of lab-confirmed cases of salmonella now linked to recall of salami products

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,...

Visitors to get a free pass to National Parks and museums this summer

From museums and railroads to national parks, the federal government is making it easier for families to plan a Canadian summer vacation.  The Canada Strong Pass will offer free...

Salami recalled due to Salmonella outbreak 

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...

Bancroft, Cardiff eligible for primary care expansion

The Ontario government is aiming to support family health teams in the Province. Ontario has put out a call for proposals to create and expand up to 80 primary...

Loyalist and Fleming join with nine other colleges to protect Ontario’s economy 

Eleven Ontario colleges, including Loyalist and Sir Sanford Fleming, are teaming up to fight tariff threats and strengthen the province’s role as Canada’s economic engine. The small, northern and rural...

Province announces $11 billion in relief and support measures

Written by Richard Coffin The province is looking to protect the economy, businesses and workers from the impact of U.S....
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East Region OPP laid more than 1,500 traffic-related charges during the long weekend

Police say 842 of the charges laid between Friday and Monday were for speeding.

More than 80 guests at Friends for Dinner Sunday for community meal

Guests were treated to turkey, ham, all of the fixings, fresh baked rolls and pies.

Garbage truck breakdown means no pickup in Bancroft

The town said in a social media post that regular collection will start up again next week. 

Friends For Dinner has a seat at the table for everyone

The Sunday night fixture has welcomed community members for 107 Sundays in a row, with a Thanksgiving meal this weekend.

Survey shows municipal election candidates strongly oppose ALTO rail project

A group opposing the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project has released preliminary survey results showing significant opposition among municipal election candidates in Eastern Ontario.
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