Lee Griffi

Lee Griffi is a freelance journalist who has worked in several Vista Radio markets over the past two and a half years. A graduate of Fanshawe College, his first role in the media was in Stratford at the original CJCS as a newscaster/reporter where he eventually became news director. He moved on to a long career in corporate communications, mainly in health care roles and even ran a retirement home for a year in an interim role. In addition to his work at Vista, Lee writes for a number of newspapers in Southern Ontario. He can be reached at lgriffi@vistaradio.ca.

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‘Voter beware’: AI in municipal politics is a wild west

Voters can no longer believe what they see and can’t assume the message in their inboxes or social media feeds are legitimate, according to one of Canada’s top tech experts.

Bancroft museum marks International Peace Day with a soft launch of renovations

The Canadian Peace Museum is showing off its new renovations later today as it holds a soft launch while at the same time educating the public about Rohingya culture.

Hastings Highlands celebrates 25 years as a municipality

The municipality was created through the amalgamation of five former township governments: the United Townships of Bangor, Wicklow and McClure, the Township of Herschel and the Township of Monteagle.

Outgoing Hastings County Warden hoping his last AMO yields positive results

Bob Mullin won't be seeking re-election as mayor of Stirling-Rawdon, but before he bows out of municipal politics, he hopes to get the provincial government's attention on several key issues.

More than gems and rocks: Rockhound Gemboree brings them in from near and far

The 61st Annual Rockhound Gemboree in the Town of Bancroft has come and gone, and for Mayor Paul Jenkins it is a time to look back on the history of the popular event.

Provincial government calling on feds to listen to rural residents on ALTO project

The members of the Ontario Conservative Eastern Caucus are asking the federal government to listen to residents' concerns over the ALTO high-speed rail project.

Much ado about library funding in Faraday Township

A Faraday Township official is defending its decision to not supply Bancroft with over $35,000 in funding this year.

Faraday halts Bancroft library financial support

The library board is in the process of sending a letter to Faraday asking for some clarity.

Opposition to high-speed rail project growing according to area MP

The Member of Parliament for Hastings-Lennox and Addington-Tyendinaga said more residents are voicing their opposition to the federal government’s ALTO high-speed rail plan.

Bancroft’s annual auto rally ready to roll

The 28th Rally of the Tall Pines starts Saturday in Bancroft and is expected to draw thousands of spectators, supported by a team of roughly 200 volunteers.

A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.

A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.

Area MP sounding the alarm over effects of US tariffs

The Conservative Shadow Minister for Canada-United States Trade is concerned about the absence of a trade deal with Donald Trump.

Jersey Boys coming to Tweed and Bancroft

Tweed and Company Theatre is presenting the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Jersey Boys at a pair of local theatres in August.

Power outages reported across region after fierce storm

Hydro One is reporting four outages in the area impacting about 18,000 customers.
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Taste of the Valley series rolls on in Cobden

Up to 165 vendors are expected on Oct. 17 at Cobden Fairgrounds.

Give some thanks to safe driving this holiday weekend

Police say Thanksgiving weekends have the second highest number of fatalities among all long weekends in Ontario.

Health unit encourages RSV immunization for infants, high-risk children

Appointments can be booked at the RCDHU’s online appointment booking page.

‘Tis the season: Health unit encourages residents to get vaccinated 

COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available starting Oct. 13 for high-risk and priority populations.

Schreader ‘humbled and honoured’ to receive special dedication

The connecting corridor between a new daycare and the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is named the Bob Schreader Link.
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