There is a shortage of Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in North Hastings and this has been making it more difficult to admit patients to the Residential Hospice House for North Hastings so the local not-for-profit is taking action to ensure…
Apsley Autumn Studio Tour makes art history with 25th anniversary run Sept. 15 and 16
June Harris remembers the first year she and two others decided to launch the Apsley Autumn Studio Tour, with a bit of money from their municipality and a sincere desire to share the art they were creating. Twenty-five years later,…
Free preview of Hastings the Musical to delight history fans at local museum
Pack a lunch and head to the Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum on Saturday Aug. 4 at 11am for a free preview of HASTINGS! The Musical. This hilarious, foot-stomping, irreverent retelling of the history of Hastings County hits the stage…
Crashed audition pays off for young star
Even in casual conversation Jessica Wilson’s energy is noticeable. Her words are delivered clearly, with enthusiasm and it’s easy to understand why she does well as a stage performer – she has the gift of drawing people in and that’s…
Different perspective for “Hastings the Musical” performer
Rachel Babor is really looking forward to reprising her role in the irreverent, foot stomping, laugh out loud show, “Hastings the Musical.” Babor, a triple threat performer, was a big part of last year’s hit musical but this year things…
Indian Horse film screening provides opportunity to receive story of residential schools
On July 10, “Indian Horse” will screen at the Village Playhouse in Bancroft through a partnership with TIFF Film Circuit and according to Reverend Lynn Watson, from St. Paul’s United, this is an opportunity to hear, without judgement, stories from…
Oscar award winner to answer questions at Playhouse screening
To wrap-up the 2017/18 North of 7 Film Festival season, Hospice North Hastings is excited to be offering a special event for film fans on June 12 featuring a screening of the film, Tulipani, Love, Honour and a Bicycle, followed-by…
Sunshine Express makes Playhouse stop
The quirky Canadian comedy, Sunshine Express, is making a stop in Bancroft, at the Village Playhouse, for one night only on Wednesday, June 6 and for anyone who has experienced the wild adventure of a seniors’ coach trip – this…
Bancroft yarn bomb adventure continues with kidnapped turtles
After months of knitting and crocheting in secret, a small army of volunteers gathered in Bancroft on May 17, ready to yarn bomb the town with hundreds of hand-crafted turtles. The yarn bombers, who belong to the Hospice North Hastings…
Yarn Bomb raises awareness for local turtle population
Hundreds of hand-knit and crocheted turtles have taken over Bancroft to remind motorists to watch for turtles crossing local roads and highways. This is the third community yarn bomb created, crafted and installed by a group of volunteers from Hospice…