Have you recently become a caregiver? Or have you been providing care for a loved one for an extended period but never had any previous training or experience? This Caregiver Crash Course will give you some of the starting points to learn how to provide quality care for a dying loved one, and why it's important to lear...

Prince Edward County Council has agreed to increase the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre's grant by charitable donations after Council heard from many users and supporters of the facility. PEFAC first approached municipal staff in early 2025 to begin discussions about the long-term future of the centre. At the ...

Prince Edward County Council has approved a Taxi Fare Schedule in the municipality. Staff heard from the local taxi operators that operating costs have drastically increased over the past few years, particularly the cost of obtaining and maintaining commercial insurance to operate vehicles that carry paying passengers,...

Prince Edward County residents are having their say on the impact of County Road 49 conditions, strengthening the municipal case for federal funding to fix the oft-problematic roadway. Hundreds of people recently took the opportunity to share how the poor condition of County Road 49 impacts them in a short survey. Of t...

Quinte residents should brace for strong winds in the forecast the next couple of days. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, saying strong wind gusts could reach up to 80 or 90 kilometres an hour, starting late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday afternoon. The weather agency says local outages may ...

The Belleville Senators banked two points in an early start on Tuesday in Winnipeg, securing 5-2 win over the Manitoba Moose. The seats at Canada Life Place were filled with energetic children as part of the Moose's school day game, and the Sens did their part to spoil the atmosphere early. An offensive-zone faceoff wi...

A memorial fund has been created to recognize and honour a local nurse, as well as encourage ongoing learning for hospital staff. Quinte Health, in partnership with the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, is honoured to announce the establishment of the Shannan Hickey Memorial Education Endowment, created in memory o...

Some of our best and bravest will be recognized throughout the 2025-26 Belleville Senators season. 270 West Consulting is partnering with the B-Sens as the official sponsor of the "Hero of the Game" program, a community initiative that celebrates and recognizes the bravery, sacrifice, and service of Canada's ...

Lennox and Addington County OPP members are attempting to locate a missing man in Kingston. 32-year-old Kaeden Little was last seen on Saturday, November 22 between 8.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. on Montreal Street. Contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 with any information on Little's whereabouts, reference # E251575940.

Three people are facing charges after a seizure of drugs and other items in Quinte West as a result of a drug trafficking investigation. After starting the investigation earlier in the fall, the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit executed search warrants at residences on York Crescent and Alberta Street with a...

The Loyalist Lancers battled hard in basketball and volleyball games this past weekend. The Lancers men's basketball team won decisively over the Fleming Knights 99-80 in a game on Friday. However, the Lancers men's and women's volleyball squads came up short in a pair of doubleheaders, with the women falling to Seneca...

A woman from Deseronto has been charged in connection with a theft case in Belleville. On November 24th (Monday) at 4:09pm, Belleville Police responded to a reported theft at a business on Bell Boulevard. Staff reported that a female was observed concealing merchandise before leaving the store without attempting to pay...

After several years, the Greater Napanee Municipal Arts & Culture Awards will return. The Greater Napanee Municipal Arts & Culture Awards recognize and celebrate individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses that bring art, culture, and imagination to life within the community. The awards recognize individ...

A cornerstone of the local justice system will be calling it a career as you and I gather to celebrate the start of the new year. Hastings County Crown Attorney Lee Burgess has announced he is retiring after 35 years of service on December 31st, with a move to part-time hours as he assists in the transition to his succ...

SENIOR HOCKEY: Bulldogs on a roll The Deseronto Bulldogs continue to roll in the Northern Premier Sr. A Hockey League, collecting their fourth straight victory last weekend with a 6-2 win over the Westport Lumberjacks. BULLDOGS 6, LUMBERJACKS 2 Austin Eastman (2), Jacob Panetta, Mitch Gustavson, Alex Yuill and Jason Sh...

Belleville Council has increased the rates for users of the municipality's water and wastewater systems. Council approved the following staff report at the meeting on Monday afternoon. Proposed Rate Changes Effective January 1, 2026 - Increase to Water rates of 1.63%, with larger increases to monthly flat rate water ch...

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of her Statutory Release. Heather BELL is described as Indigenous female, 56 years of age, 6' (183cm), 212lbs (96 kgs) with black hair and ...

Mayor of Belleville Neil Ellis has asked the Belleville Police Service to reconsider the 2026 BPS budget. The comment came this afternoon at Belleville City Hall. "I just want to comment in light of the operating budget of the Belleville Police Service. It was adopted by the board of which I am a member. It had a ...

Councillor Carr has presented a motion for a roundtable meeting with local MPs and MPPs at Belleville Council in January 2026, seconded by Councillor Brown. These include Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp, Hastings-Lennox & Addington MPP Ric Bresee, Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette, and Hastings-Lennox & Addington ...

The Northumberland OPP has charged a number of persons with impaired operation in unrelated incidents. This past Friday, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers on patrol along County Road 2 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, were alerted by the in-cruiser Automated License Plate Recognition system to a pickup truck di...

A Belleville Police officer is being recognized for extraordinary bravery in a potentially life-threatening incident from last year. Acting Sgt. Jeff Sarley is a recipient of a 2024 Ontario Medal for Police Bravery for his role in a dangerous driving case from September 21, 2024. Sarley had responded to multiple report...

The Central Hastings OPP has laid impaired driving charges in three separate investigations over the weekend. On Friday November 21, at approximately 1:00 p.m., officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on Crookston Road. in the Municipality of Centre Hastings. A driver was stoppe...

The Rotary Club of Picton has once again demonstrated its long-standing dedication to strengthening local healthcare by presenting a $5,000 donation to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation in support of the Back the Build campaign. The contribution represents funds raised through several Rotary-led com...

Members of the Northumberland OPP are investigating a break and enter where liquor was stolen, among other items on Saturday. Around 9:40 p.m. that night, police received a report of a break and enter at a commercial premises on Front Street West in Hastings. It was reported that a person had entered the location using...

Members of the Bancroft OPP have charged one person with impaired operation. On Friday, November 21, just before noon, Bancroft OPP officers received a traffic complaint from a member of the public. A short time later officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. An approved screening device was used durin...

Two separate investigations by the Quinte West OPP on Sunday have resulted in arrests being laid, including one against a Trenton resident. Around 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a collision where a driver was eventually arrested for being impaired. Byron Reininger, 22, faces charges of impaired driving, operating a v...

There will be a changing of the guard in the Hastings County Crown Attorney position. Lee Burgess has announced he is retiring after 35 years as the longest serving Crown Attorney in Ontario and is being replaced by Mike Lunski in an acting capacity. Lunski, who has been an Assistant Crown Attorney since 2004, joined t...

Residents of Belleville who park downtown can get some financial relief starting early next year. During the Nov. 10 regular council meeting, Belleville City Council approved a motion to implement two-hour free parking in municipal lots in the Belleville Downtown Improvement Area boundaries. The initiative is set to be...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to share the 2025-2026 Equity Plan. In 2020, the Board introduced the inaugural Equity Plan. Drawing on valuable insights, achievements, and lessons learned from areas identified for growth, the Board has been able to thoughtfully reflect, gather, an...

I would like to compliment Prime Minister Mark Carney who walks the walk as he talks the talk, often while overseas. He is racking up an impressive list of wins in the trade area, culminating with an announcement yesterday involving one of the world's largest and fastest growing economies. Indian Prime Minister Narendr...

Prince Edward County OPP has released the name of the person arrested in this past weekend's armed robbery case in Picton. OPP has charged Dylan Barsley, 22 of Picton, has been charged with: Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited) Unauthorized possession of a firearm Theft of motor vehicle Disguise with intent...

The Belleville Police Service is reminding the community to stay alert as tax-related scams, especially those pretending to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), continue to circulate. Scammers often contact individuals by email, text, or phone, claiming to be from the CRA. Know when to be suspicious. The CRA will n...

Two people were charged with public intoxication in separate incidents over the weekend in Belleville. On November 22nd (Saturday) at 9:54pm, Belleville Police received a report of a dispute in the city's east end. It was reported that a female became combative and then left the residence. Officers attended the area an...

Fares could be changing as Prince Edward County Council considers the municipality's Taxi By-law on Tuesday night. Council will receive a report from staff and also an updated schedule of fees. It has been several years since there has been a comprehensive review of taxi fares in the County. Staff met with local Taxi o...

The candidates for the election for Tyendinaga Mohawk Council will gather to square off on Monday night. A special All Candidates Night is being held at the Mohawk Community Centre on York Road from 7 to 10 pm. They have changed the original format and questions will now be heard at today's meeting after opening statem...

Bright lights, wagon rides, parades, vendor markets... the magic of the holiday season is just getting started around here in the Bay of Quinte. We've made the list and suggest you check it twice so you don't miss out on the fun. PARADES SANTA... We know him! The jolly old man in red will be making his way across the r...

The Wellington Dukes saw their four-game winning streak halted on Sunday night in a 4-1 loss to the Pickering Panthers. Pickering took advantage of a Wellington penalty by scoring just over three minutes into the game through Ryder Dagenais to take a 1-0 lead. The Dukes managed a late surge in the period and thought th...

The eastbound lane of Station St in Belleville will be closed at the intersection with Cannifton Rd Pkwy this Monday, Nov 24 from 8am to 3:30pm to replace a traffic pole that was damaged by a collision. Eastbound traffic on Station St will have to turn right onto Emily St or left onto Cannifton Rd Pkwy.

The final paving work scheduled to begin in Wellington on Friday, November 21 has been rescheduled to begin Tuesday, November 25, weather permitting. Clearway Group, the municipality's contractor, will be paving in the following locations: Prince Edward Dr - 300 metres from Wellington Main St to Mount Grove Crescent. W...

Cobourg Development Services Ltd will be installing municipal infrastructure on Hineman St including watermain, sewer, asphalt paving, curb, sidewalk, and streetscaping from Mon, Nov 24 to Fri, Dec 19. Hineman St will be closed to through traffic from Mon, Nov 24 at 7am to Fri, Dec 19 at 5pm. This includes the intersec...

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad would like to advise the public that a Federal Offender who went unlawfully at large on May 31, 2024 has been apprehended in Toronto, ON. Nicholas SINGH was located and arrested by the Toronto Police Service. Nicholas SINGH is serving a 5-year, 5 month, and 10 day...

The County's sanitary sewer flushing and maintenance program continues in the Picton Wastewater Collection System this week. Flushing will take place between the hours of 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday in the following locations: November 24 - 28 - Picton Main St from George Wright Blvd to the intersection of Chapel St ...

The Trenton Golden Hawks fell in a battle of top teams in the East Conference, but not without their chances. Hayden Sabourin won the battle of the 'Haydens,' outduelling Trenton's Hayden Jeffery to help his Stouffville Spirit win 5-1 on Saturday night. The Hawks misfired on eight powerplay opportunities and didn't fin...

Story by Belleville Senators The Belleville Senators finished up their back-to-back matchup against the Laval Rocket, losing 7-2. The passion from last night's overtime finish carried over, as the Rocket's teddy bear toss began early at Place Bell. Heavy pressure from the Rocket created multiple chances, as Owen Beck a...

The Peterborough Police Service are turning to the public for help after an urn was turned in. On Oct 7, 2025, the urn and a photo were brought into the Peterborough Police Service after it had been found in a dumpster. The location of the dumpster is not known. The Peterborough Police Service Forensic Identification U...

Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a theft of a tractor from a business on Highway 7. On Friday November 21, 2025, a Peterborough County OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a tractor that had been stolen from a location at Highway 7 just east of ...

The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid impaired driving charges in two separate investigations. On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Quinte West OPP located a vehicle involved in a traffic complaint, the driver was found to be impaired and operating a stole...

The City of Quinte West's economic development department is proud to announce the launch of the 'Invest in Quinte West' podcast series, showcasing the local business community, investment opportunities, and inspiring leaders in Quinte West. New episodes of 'Invest in Quinte West' podcast series are released monthly an...

The Belleville warming centre will be open this Sunday, Nov 23 and will be located at The Bridge Integrated Care Hub at 125 South Church St. The Bridge will now offer 22/7 services, open from 8:30am to 7:30pm during the day and from 8:30pm to 7:30am during the night, seven days a week. Day services include meals, showe...

A frustrating Friday night for the Trenton Golden Hawks finished in a narrow loss. The St. Michael's Buzzers handed the Hawks just their fourth regulation loss of the season in a 3-2 decision at the Duncan McDonald Community Gardens. Jonathan Frattaroli was the big decider on the night making 45 saves to earn the victo...