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…
Fitzgeralds return to hometown for cd release party
With a steady stream of concert dates taking the Fitzgerald family across Canada and the US, they’re looking forward to a hometown welcome on July 12 at the Village Playhouse in Bancroft to release their newest album. The group of…
Hospice ready to launch free dance program for older adults
Last year, thanks to a Federal grant from New Horizons for Seniors, Hospice North Hastings launched the Golden Players, a theatrical workshop experience for older adults who wanted to explore their artistic abilities and now, following on the heels of…
Up-cycled pieces by Barn Chores raise funds for Hospice at Vintage on Hastings
When Deb Moxam’s kids left home she was heartbroken. Her feelings went beyond empty-nester blues and her way back to feeling useful was through turning cast-off, everyday items, into creative and functional décor pieces. Making got her focused, it got…
Hospice opening their doors each week as they continue to ask community to “call for care”
There’s a white house in Bancroft, at 27 Bridge Street East, set way back from the road. Most days, it’s pretty quiet; with a couple of staff working from the office that has been built into what was once the…
Heather Johns welcomes GP Wealth Management to Bancroft
Heather Johns has been helping people grow and manage their personal finances for over 18 years and now, she’s creating something new for the clients she has worked with across the Bancroft region through a new partnership with GP Wealth…