The Village Playhouse in Bancroft, Ontario has been yarn bombed. The whimsical collection of fabric art pieces that took a group of older adults months to knit, stitch and crochet was installed in the overnight hours of May 11 to…
Wear plaid for The Mudmen
When the young Campbell brothers were offered free bagpipe lessons by a small-town barber to help fill out a pipe band, the boys from Petrolia had no idea where their music would take them. Robby and Sandy Campbell, better known…
Extra TIFF screenings added in April to celebrate Canada 150
Movie fans in North Hastings are in for an extra dose of awesome Canadian cinema this month. The usual monthly screening of a TIFF Film Circuit selection is just the opening act for Bancroft’s participation in a Canada-wide celebration of…
Honour the office
When the next municipal election cycle begins we might want to take a moment to reflect on the reality that it’s almost impossible to fire a member of a municipal council. In some ways, it might be helpful to have…
The Big Bancroft Business Boost
When it comes to supporting local causes and charities, our small business community is known for its generosity and just like everyone else, small businesses are struggling with high utility costs and other mounting expenses. The best thing we can…
Wollaston Council meets some day this week
Wollaston Council meets this week on a different day – although which day is somewhat unclear from the not yet published agenda and council background package. According to a member of council who was kind enough to share these documents,…
April Fools’ celebration brings “ONEYmoon” back to Bancroft
Everyone loves a wedding and on April 1, theatre fans are invited to attend a slightly unusual and extremely funny ceremony for one. After her fiancé fails to show-up for their big day, Caroline (Christel Bartelse), the bride to be,…
Oscar winner March TIFF offering at Playhouse
With the buzz of the Oscars still top of mind for film fans, March’s TIFF Tuesday offering at the Bancroft Village Playhouse delivers great drama and two Academy Award wins. March’s TIFF Tuesday film is “Manchester by the Sea,” and…
March Break Camp at Playhouse swings with Jungle Book
Kids are getting excited for a week of triple threat adventure as the new March Break Theatre Camp project launches with “The Jungle Book,” at the Village Playhouse on March 13. This is the second time the crew from “It…
Amberley Beatty returns to Playhouse with Country Greats show
Country music fans are asked to bring their cowboy boots and their hearts to the Village Playhouse on March 4 when Canadian tribute artists Amberley Beatty returns with her show, “Country Greats.” Taking a break from recording her fifth album…