Real Talk!

June 25th: Plazacorp Retail Properties Ltd. (PLZ:TSX
Venture) announced today that it will develop five new retail properties. These development projects are located in Shediac and Miramichi, New Brunswick, Alexandria, Almonte and Bancroft, Ontario.

In all, the Corporation will be investing approximately $10 million for its share of these five new developments and will add approximately 130,000 square feet to Plazacorp's portfolio of retail properties. All five(5)projects are 100% leased to national retailers.

The travelling exhibition ‘From Crystals to Gems’ produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature. Over 100 mineral and gem specimens from our national collection are on display revealing their beauty, rarity and durability. This exhibit has been made possible through support from Celebrate Ontario 2009, and is brought to you by the Bancroft & District Chamber of Commerce.

The exhibit can be seen at 12 Flint Avenue Regular hours will be Wednesday to Friday 11 a.m to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Bancroft/Barry's Bay areas cover immense country, of indescribable beauty, and the perfect way to explore little known wild territories is by ATV.

With thousands of kilometerss of trails, close to fuel, food and accommodations, that will challenge and inspire trail riders of every level, ATVOntario, established in 2002 as a public/private initiative between the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) and the five founding communities of Elliot Lake, Mattawa, Eastern Ontario (Tweed), Cochrane and Georgian Bay (Parry Sound), offers over 2,000 kilometres of legal, well-managed trails, thanks to their many partnerships with landowners.

The surface of the abandoned rail line remains intact and is generally in excellent condition. You might come across minor flooding due to beaver activity. The surface along the trail is generally granular and earth. There are a number of historical sites associated with the railway, as well as other areas of cultural or historical interest.

Under Ontario’s Off-Road Vehicle Act, ATVs must be registered with the Ministry of Transportation and drivers must be 16 years of age or older. Upon registration the owner will be supplied with a vehicle permit and a license plate. Persons under the age of 12 are not permitted to drive an ATV, except on land owned or occupied by the vehicle owner, or under close supervision of an adult. A helmet is mandatory for all ATV drivers. ATVs are not to be driven on or along a highway (some specific exceptions under the Act) and riders must have a valid driver’s license to cross a highway. You will also need a valid ATVOntario Powerpass available at www.powerpass.ca, which now also gives you access to all FQCQ trails in Québec. Of course, FQCQ members can also use their pass in Ontario.

The Art Gallery of Bancroft is highlighting work of Moses Amik Beaver (a self-taught Canadian Aboriginal artist from the fly-in reserve of Summer Beaver, Nibinamik, Ontario) in its July show-"Whispers of the Ancients".

His work is distinct for its multi-layered approach, utilizing the embedded images of spirits, human faces and animals in the and the natural environment. Amik Beavers’ work depicts stories, often representative of the ancient teaching of his people and reminds us that we are one with the earth.

The official opening of the exhibit, on July 3 at 7:30 p.m.- everyone is welcome. This exhibit runs from July 1 to July 26 at the gallery- 10 Flint Avenue and is open Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Also on July 3rd, it's "New Years in July" at the Wilberforce Legion from 8 p.m. to midnight outside and from midnight to close inside. Admission is $10.00 per person. DJ Marcel will supply the music. The legion branch is located on Hwy #121 between Wilberforce and Harcourt.

Jul 4, 2009 is the kids Rock Bass Derby at the Anchorage Resort on Paudash Lake from 9:00AM to 3:30PM registration starts at 8:00- for details call 613-339-2675 (The derby is in support of the local food bank)

The Brady Brother's will appear on July 4th at Papa's Pub & Gramma's Restaurant @ 141 Hastings St. North. Show starts at 8:30

July 4th the Bancroft Royal Canadian Legion will hold a dance with music by Farron Brown, in support of Canadian Troops. 9:00PM to 1:00AM

It's Bancroft Antique Week: Jul 4, 2009 to Jul 11, 2009

July 4 & 5th Halladay's Equine (Paudash) is hosting a Reining Clinic with Darren Bilyea. Limited spaces. 613-339-2395

Concerts at the Millenium Park in Bancroft are Wednesday evenings.

Horse and Wagon Rides July 11th at the Post Office Parking Lot on Station Street.

Bancroft's Flying Club Annual Pancake Breakfast July 12th at the airport.

July 15th Nurture Nature Series-Species at Risk is presented by the Bancroft Area Stewardship Council. Free of charge. At the Bancroft Fish & Game Club 27602 Hwy. 62 South 7 p.m.-8:30 613-332-3940 ext. 260

July 17-19th Bancroft Area Lifestyle Expo Bancroft Curling Club
Phone: (613) 332-3397

46th Annual Rockhound Gemboree Jul 30, 2009 to Aug 2, 2009 North Hastings Community Centre & Bancroft Curling Club Canada's Largest Gem and Mineral Show

The 2009 summer playbill at the Bancroft Village Playhouse features two contemporary Canadian comedies, an old-time classic farce, and a musical revue.

June 30 to July 11, a charming comedy Having Hope at Home by David S. Craig.

July 21 to August 1, the high-speed farce See How They Run by Philip King.

August 11 to 22, another great comedy The Foursome by Norm Foster.

August 25 to 27, a light-hearted musical revue The Un-Scene Story.

All tickets are reserved seating and cost just $18.50 each (including GST).Remember that seating is limited to 192 guests per performance so order your tickets early! Tickets are available by calling 613-332-6141. Payment by VISA, Mastercard or AMEX.

Tickets ordered by phone will be held at the Box Office pick up window in The Village Playhouse. Tickets should be picked up by one-half hour before curtain.

The Village Playhouse is located at 5 Hastings St. South, Bancroft.
The box office is open Monday through Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and until 7:30 p.m. on performance nights.

Aug 1, 2009 to Aug 2, 2009 is set for 28th Annual Art and Craft Show at the Millenium Park Bancroft and the Coe Hill Wild West Weekend at the Coe Hill fairgrounds.