COE HILL — The Wollaston Public Library has received a $4,105 grant from the Ontario Government, to enhance its digital services. The Bancroft Public Library received $4,876. It was part of $3 million in grants allocated to 307 libraries and library…
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Rural poverty is a growing crisis in Eastern Ontario, coalition says
There’s a growing crisis of rural poverty in eastern Ontario, says a coalition of community and social service groups. The October 2017 report Invest in Rural Resiliency: Address Poverty highlights the challenges facing residents of rural areas who rely on seasonal…
Rural Ontario Leaders Awards: nominations open until Oct. 11, 2017
Who would you nominate in Coe Hill or northern Hastings County for an Ontario Rural Leaders Award? Nominations are open now, and will be accepted until October 11, 2017. “Rural communities are an essential part of our cultural and economic…
Four steps: Prepare and store food safely for summer picnics and barbecues
As you enjoy picnics and barbecues in your back yard, on camping trips or at the cottage with friends and family this long weekend, Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical…
Increased Fines for Starting a Forest Fire in Ontario
With forest fire season well underway in Ontario, the province has increased the maximum fines for individuals and corporations for starting forest fires. If found responsible, individuals can now be fined up to $25,000 for starting a forest fire, with…
Ontario bans trapping or killing snapping turtles
Ontario is protecting at-risk snapping turtles by introducing changes to the province’s small game and furbearer hunting regulations. As of April 1, 2017, it is illegal to trap or kill snapping turtles in Ontario, including for holders of a valid…
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…
Most power restored, but some areas around Coe Hill could be dark until Sunday
COE HILL — Most power seems to have been restored to the Coe Hill and Apsley areas as of 5:30 p.m. Sat., March 3, but hundreds of homes may not have electricity until Sunday afternoon, Hydro One says. Around 8,000…
Almost 8,000 homes without power in Coe Hill and Apsley areas; wind warning continues
COE HILL — Hydro One says almost 8,000 homes and businesses are without power after a windy winter storm rolled through eastern Ontario overnight March 2 to March 3, 2012. As of 1 p.m., power was still out to the…
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…