The Ontario government is aiming to support family health teams in the Province. Ontario has put out a call for proposals to create and expand up to 80 primary care teams in order to connect more people to a family doctor and primary care this year.  Places in the region...

There is a flood warning in effect for Haliburton Highlands, the Bancroft area and Hastings Highlands   Haliburton OPP are reminding residents and visitors to remain cautious as local water levels continue to rise.   Past heavy rainfall and snowmelt are contributing to the possibility of flooding in various areas across the region. OPP are...

Local officials gathered last Friday on the site of a to-be-built 32-unit housing services building in Trenton.   According to Hastings County, the building (developed and owned by the county) will provide safe and affordable high-quality housing for individuals and families in need.    The 3-storey building will feature 1, 2, and...

Voters in Hastings-Lennox-Addington and Tyendinaga have five federal candidates to choose from on election day.    Elections Canada has confirmed the list for the April 28 vote.    They include incumbent conservative Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Liberal Tracey Sweeny Schenk, The NDP’s Ava Duffy, Green Party’s Michael Holbrook and People Party’s Zaid Yusufani.  Advance polls are...

The Prom Project boutique will be opening up tomorrow at North Hastings High School.  The initiative aims to make formal wear accessible to all area students and youth by creating a fun shopping experience with gifted items.  High School secretary Nanda Eastman says there is a great selection of items available.  "We have...

Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) OPP say they are investigating a criminal act of mischief in the Town of Killaloe.    Just before midnight last Thursday the UOV OPP began investigating after an individual was observed damaging two vehicles on the lot of an automotive dealer on Queen Street.    OPP say the person...