Last July when Hospice North Hastings launched a dance program for older adults called the Silver Steppers, the goal was to provide a fun activity that promoted healthy aging and the strengthening of social connections. But six months later, the…
Canadian flag of poppies to remember the fallen at Vintage on Hastings
When a large Canadian Flag was donated last summer to Vintage on Hastings, the shop operated in downtown Bancroft by Hospice North Hastings, Manager Heather Brough said it served as the inspiration for this year’s Remembrance Day installation. Brough and…
Road poet and musician Gordie Tentrees brings night of real music to Playhouse stage
Deep from the depths of northern Canada, international touring award nominated road poet Gordie Tentrees is coming to Bancroft for one night, on November 15, for a memory-making show at the Village Playhouse. Armed with words, acoustic guitar, bottleneck dobro,…
“Proud Canadian” funds show to counter election-based negativity
A supporter of Hospice North Hastings’ Caring through Culture initiative has stepped-forward to fund Saturday night’s production of The Northwest Passage, in Story and Song, at the Bancroft Village Playhouse. Heather Brough is the coordinator of Hospice North Hastings, and…
Canada’s North celebrated at Village Playhouse
Singer-songwriter David Newland is an expedition host and Zodiac driver who has made multiple trips to the Canadian Arctic, Labrador and Greenland. These journeys have inspired a deep love for the North and his latest show, The Northwest Passage in…
New partnership produces “Cottagers and Indians” for Playhouse
In 2007, on a lake not so far away from Bancroft, the wild rice wars began when James Whetung, of Curve Lake, began reseeding and harvesting his indigenous food from local lakes. Whetung’s actions got noticed and the saga eventually…
Live comedy from a concert pianist creates magic at Playhouse
Take a concert pianist, throw in a dry sense of humour and you’ve got one heck of an intellectually, comedic show and that’s what Sarah Hagen is bringing to the stage at the Village Playhouse on Aug. 8 with her…
Enjoy an epic Lake Superior adventure from a seat at the Village Playhouse
Two guys, six days, 65 kilometres, 90 pounds of gear and an endless amount of natural beauty along the Eastern Shore of Lake Superior is all eloquently captured in the short documentary film, “Wilderness Trails.” The doc, set to screen…
Global influence and Canadian roots from Sultans of String at Playhouse concert
It’s hard to nail-down the style of music that the Sultans of String offer in their live shows, but with global influence and Canadian roots, the Sultans are ready to offer a a concert that will appeal to all ages…
Coe Hill Riders ATV Club’s Feed the Community Ride brings food and fun
With bright sun and warm coffee waiting to welcome them, around 50 members and friends of the new OFATV Coe Hill Riders ATV Club (CHATV) gathered at the Hideaway Restaurant on Saturday morning to kick off their “Feed the Community…