Tag: Editor's Pick

SIU says suspect in Belleville synagogue shooting has died

Community Paul Cluff - September 22, 2026

An SIU spokesperson said as many as 20-30 gunshots were fired during the shootout, hitting nearby cars and homes.

Revitalization of Millennium Park Garden a true community effort

Community Paul Cluff - August 31, 2026

Bancroft Horticulture Society picks up Garden Ontario District 3 achievement award.

Marmora and Lake searching for new CAO

Community Lee Griffi - August 20, 2026

The Municipality of Marmora and Lake’s CAO and Deputy Clerk, John Connolly, has announced his resignation, effective Aug. 28.

Today is the day: North Hastings District Hospital Auxiliary Radiothon is underway

Community Paul Cluff - August 7, 2026

The 18th annual event is raising funds for the North Hastings Hospital Fund Development.

Group wants Pride flag raised at Hastings Highlands township office

Community Paul Cluff - July 22, 2026

CAO/Deputy Treasurer David Stewart says after a past council reviewed the existing corporate flag policy, they voted to not make any amendments.

Winds of change as OPP adjusts policing responsibilities, more resources towards Whitney

OPP Julia DeJong - March 30, 2026

The OPP has announced they are adjusting policing responsibilities in and around Algonquin Park, including realigning the Whitney detachment under Bancroft OPP.

MPP says provincial budget an investment in long-term infrastructure

Community Julia DeJong - March 27, 2026

Hastings-Lennox and Addington MPP Ric Bresee said he is pleased by what was presented in Ontario’s 2026 budget this week.

Fay Martin to launch Dementia Widow book at peace museum

Community Julia DeJong - March 27, 2026

Minden local Fay Martin has released her memoir Dementia Widow, about her experience caring for her husband in the later years of his life.

OHTO hosts tourism mix and mingle in Bancroft

Community Julia DeJong - January 30, 2026

Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization spans Hastings, Renfrew, Haliburton, Lennox and Addington, Frontenac and Lanark counties.

Bancroft draft budget proposes one per cent tax increase, boost to reserves

Town of Bancroft Julia DeJong - January 28, 2026

Town of Bancroft Mayor Paul Jenkins and General Manager Andra Kauffeldt presented the 2026 draft budget to council yesterday - the first one prepared under strong mayor powers.

EOWC attends ROMA Conference to champion rural priorities

Municipal News Julia DeJong - January 22, 2026

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, including Hastings County Warden Bob Mullin, attended this year’s Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference in Toronto to advocate for regional priorities.