Hydro One's storm centre has confirmed a number of power outages impacting the region, including a large outage west of Barry's Bay that is impacting more than 300 customers after thunderstorms rolled through Thursday night. As of 1:45 p.m. Friday, there were four outages around the Barry's Bay area and...

That great summer photo might just earn you a gift card. The Township of Madawaska Valley is accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Each of the four category winners will get a $100 gift card to the business of their choice. They include 'Just Add Water', which can feature images of...

The driver of a 2015 Dodge pickup truck escaped without injury but his vehicle was completely lost after a fire this morning near Maynooth. Hastings Highlands Fire Chief Bryce Robinson told MyBancroftNow a fire crew arrived at the corner of Highway 62 and Scott Line just south of the village around...

A petition calling for a permanent shelter for the unhoused in North Hastings has been launched by local advocates, citing worsening conditions and inadequate, temporary solutions. The petition was started by Canadian Peace Museum president Chris Houston, following a community meeting at Bancroft’s Anglican Church with those who have been supporting...

Residents from Bancroft to Barry’s Bay are invited to take part in provincial well water testing program. The Ontario Geological Survey is collecting groundwater samples this month in parts of Hastings Highlands, and is looking for local well owners to take part. The municipality is letting residents know that provincial scientists...

Vandalism in Madawaska Valley over the weekend cost taxpayers nearly $2,000 in damage. That's according to local municipal officials who say that 28 signs, including stop signs, were vandalized and must be replaced. An image of a stop sign on the Madawaska Valley Facebook page shows Prime Minister Mark Carney's name...