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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.

Heat warning for Bancroft-Hastings Highlands-Denbigh

Weather My Bancroft Now Staff - June 30, 2026

The hottest days are expected to be Wednesday and Thursday, with maximum temperatures up to 33 degrees Celsius expected.

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch ended for Bancroft-Hastings Highlands-Denbigh

Weather My Bancroft Now Staff - June 30, 2026

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

Flood warnings and watches in effect across region

Weather Julia DeJong - April 17, 2026

The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a flood warning for the Peterborough-Bancroft District.

Freezing rain storm expected in eastern Ontario late this week

Weather Julia DeJong - March 30, 2026

Though the weather may be mild to start this week, much of the province is expected to see rain and freezing rain heading into Easter long weekend.

Hydro One: 3,400 still without power Friday morning in Bancroft area

Weather Paul Cluff - March 13, 2026

It's a big step forward from the 11,000 plus that were without power just yesterday, as work crews from the distribution utility continue their efforts.

11K customers impacted by power outage in Bancroft and region

Weather Paul Cluff - March 12, 2026

The largest power outage is a geographical area of more than 130 kilometres north to south.

Environment Canada: Significant freezing rain in Bancroft and area

Weather Paul Cluff - March 11, 2026

Hydro One spokesperson Bianca Pizzo tells MyBancroftNow that severe thunderstorms resulted in a number of power outages and crews are working to address them.