Tag: Hastings County

Faraday Township meets the moose-sized mayor’s challenge with $500 donation

Municipal News Lee Griffi -
Faraday Township has answered the Town of Bancroft’s Moose-Sized Mayor's Challenge, becoming the first neighbouring municipality to step forward in support of the North Hastings Community Cupboard with a $500 donation.

SIU says suspect in Belleville synagogue shooting has died

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

Police say Hastings County resident is the suspect in Belleville synagogue shooting

Community Paul Cluff -
Police acknowledged the significant impact the incident has had on the Belleville Jewish community.

Area United Way launching 2026 fundraising campaign

Community Lee Griffi -
United Way of Hastings and Prince Edward has set a lofty goal for its new fundraising campaign set to kick off on Monday. The local not-for-profit is hoping to raise $2.5 million.

Agriculture, family and food at Farms Open

Community Paul Cluff -
There are 17 stops on the farm tour, including four markets, 11 growers, producers, and agritourism businesses, a local agricultural museum, and a featured culinary event.

County recognizes Wilson for 25 years of service

Hastings County Lee Griffi -
Hastings County paid tribute to a long-term employee today.

Outgoing Hastings County Warden hoping his last AMO yields positive results

Municipal News Lee Griffi -
Bob Mullin won't be seeking re-election as mayor of Stirling-Rawdon, but before he bows out of municipal politics, he hopes to get the provincial government's attention on several key issues.

Here are some things to check out this weekend at the 61st Rockhound Jemboree

Community Paul Cluff -
The jemboree is at the Bancroft Curling Club and North Hastings Community Centre until Sunday.

Area municipality reminding drivers of construction zone safety

Hastings County Lee Griffi -
Officials at the municipality of Marmora on the Lake are reminding motorists to slow down and drive safely in construction zones.

Murder suspects spotted in Hastings County

Crime Lee Griffi -
Niagara Regional Police are still looking for two murder suspects and any information from the public after the 2016 Toyota Camry they were driving was spotted in Hastings County on Tuesday.

Tributes pour in after the passing of Carlo-Mayo Mayor Randy Wallace

Community Paul Cluff -
Hastings County Warden Bob Mullin described Wallace as a quiet and supportive leader who served with compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility.

County staff recommend new local partnership to continue warming centre operations

Hastings County Julia DeJong -
Director of Community and Human Services Jamie Lynne Osmond provided an update to Hastings County Council today on the hybrid warming centre in Bancroft.

Bancroft tops the list of locations for a new hotel in the county

Town of Bancroft Lee Griffi -
The study found Bancroft’s Highway 62-Highway 28 corridor was the strongest area for development, as it serves as the main commercial and service hub for northern Hastings County.

Learn how maple syrup is made, sample the wares at Sugar Bush event

Community Paul Cluff -
O'Hara Mill Homestead and Conservation Area in Madoc is the venue on March 22.

Hastings County approves 2026 budget

Hastings County Julia DeJong -
The budget comes in at just under $230 million, resulting in a 5.3 per cent increase to the tax levy compared to last year’s budget.

Hastings County hereby dubs next month “Maple March”

Community Julia DeJong -
Tourism Development Coordinator Jen Burke said businesses across the county, including some in the Bancroft area, will be offering maple-themed products in celebration of maple season.
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Friends For Dinner has a seat at the table for everyone

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

Take precautions to prevent mosquito and tick bites throughout the fall

Education
As the weather gets colder, health officials say there will be fewer mosquitoes, but ticks can be found at any time of the year.
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