Hastings County is promoting The Arts Route, to connect locals and visitors with artisans and galleries across the county, including painters, potters, jewelry makers, photographers and woodworkers. Here’s a couple of the videos highlighting local artists:
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Think about it: boost your brain with creative summer activities, like museums, theatre, puzzles and play
School may be out, but summer is still a great time for learning and boosting your brain fitness. Building brain health is important for people of all ages. According to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, keeping an active mind can…
Here’s tips to prepare your cottage for severe spring and summer weather
Is your cottage equipped to deal with extreme weather? With spring officially here and summer just around the corner, storm season is unfortunately upon us. Recent evidence suggests that the severity and frequency of extreme weather, such as ice storms,…
Video: Is there a secret tunnel under Coe Hill leading to the liquor store?
Is there a secret tunnel under Coe Hill leading to the liquor store? This guy went searching for it in this video. Click here to visit the Wollaston Heritage website, which collects and displays information about the Coe Hill mines.…
Maple syrup buckets damaged in Bancroft
BANCROFT – On Saturday the 31st of March 2012, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a mischief on Old Snow Road in the Town of Bancroft. Several maple syrup buckets were damaged in the area.…
Ontario Highlands tourism agency wants to hear from people offering visitor accommodations
PEMBROKE, ON – The Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) is one of 13 Regional Tourism Organizations created by the Ontario government to carry out initiatives that increase tourism to Ontario. Research plays a critical role in identifying those initiatives and this…
Be wary of melting ice and fast flowing water: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH COUNTY– With the current streak of warm weather across Central Ontario and temperatures forecast in the double digits next week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising all residents to be aware of hazardous…
Bancroft is one of the final 15 candidate towns for Kraft Hockeyville 2012
Kraft Hockeyville press release TORONTO — After receiving thousands of impressive submissions from passionate hockey communities across the country, the Kraft Hockeyville 2012 judging panel has narrowed the list of hopefuls to 15 communities that best exemplify community spirit, passion for…
Man fined $2,500 for ignoring deer hunt rules near Havelock
Ministry of Natural Resources press release March 1, 2011 PETERBOROUGH – An Asphodel-Norwood man has been fined a total of $2500 for a number of deer hunting offences. After pleading guilty to all charges, George Christopoulos was fined $1,000 for unlawfully hunting…
New online applications for Ontario’s moose, deer and elk hunt licence draws; no more mail-in forms
Ontario government press release TORONTO — Ontario is making it easier for hunters to enter big game draws for moose, deer and elk. For the first time, hunters can now enter the draws online. Draws can also be entered over…