Community

Friends For Dinner has a seat at the table for everyone

Community Paul Cluff - October 9, 2026

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

Community Lee Griffi - October 9, 2026

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.

Sharing can alleviate ever increasing community cupboard numbers

Community Paul Cluff - October 8, 2026

Officials at the community cupboard say food bank and meal program numbers are continually climbing and they need support to keep up with ever-growing needs.

Give some thanks to safe driving this holiday weekend

Community Paul Cluff - October 8, 2026

Police say Thanksgiving weekends have the second highest number of fatalities among all long weekends in Ontario.

Hospice North Hastings offering a grief and bereavement support group

Community Paul Cluff - October 6, 2026

The eight-week program is led by grief and bereavement coordinator Darlene Smith-Harrison

Winter coats on order for kids, toy drive up next

Community Paul Cluff - October 6, 2026

Families will have an opportunity to register for the Bancroft and Area Kids in Need toy drive when they pick up their coats later this month and in November.

A snapshot of homelessness over one day in Hastings County

Community Paul Cluff - October 1, 2026

The county is taking part in the Point-in-Time (PiT) homelessness enumeration on Oct. 6.

Hastings 4-H secretary Jesseca Carlisle receives volunteer award

Community Paul Cluff - October 1, 2026

The awards, announced for six regions, are given to recipients embodying the commitment, passion, and leadership that define the 4-H volunteer community.