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Rural residents take their ALTO fight to Ottawa with the Long Walk to Be Heard

Frustrated by unanswered questions and a lack of meaningful support from elected officials, two representatives of ALTNO and United Against ALTO will embark on the Long Walk to Be Heard, a five-day journey from East Hawkesbury to Ottawa.

Holiday market season is heating up in Hastings County and Madawaska Valley

Holiday market season is heating up in Hastings County and Madawaska Valley. The first weekend of November is seeing the launch of new and longstanding market traditions.

Community organization and residents pull together to Share the Warmth

Last year, the more than 700 warm clothing items were given away. Most donations began coming in last month.

Jenkins will remember the ‘people, organizations, relationships’ after 16 years of politics

Jenkins said aside from the government piece of being mayor he will also remember working closely with community groups and their dedicated volunteers.

Federal budget proposes grocery benefit top-up, projects $62.3-billion deficit

Millions of Canadians could receive another one-time grocery benefit payment early next year under a federal budget that projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27.

Poppy campaign funds will stay local, help area programs

The Bancroft Legion has raised about $29,000 this year alone for local community programs and is hoping to raise more with their Poppy campaign now underway.

Remembrance Day to honour seven decades of Bancroft Legion

This year’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Bancroft will pay special tribute to more than seven generations of the legion’s presence in the community.

Democrats claim House and Senate majorities

Democratic leaders say they have won majorities in the U.S. House and Senate after Tuesday’s midterm elections.

With school in full swing, be aware of crossing guard safety

Police say motorists can protect children and crossing guards and keep school crossings safe.

Homelessness in Hastings has more than doubled since 2022 and could triple by 2035

Researchers found that under a 'high-growth' scenario, the number of people experiencing homelessness in Hastings could surpass 800 by 2035.

More than 40 charges laid following commercial vehicle inspections

Five licence plates were removed due to major safety defects.
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