Category Archives: Beyond the Headlines

As the unofficial start of summer rapidly approaches, I am again met with a sense of caution and dreadful anticipation. While the Victoria Day weekend means the start of barbeques, road trips and many...

Some of the people on the front lines of the battle to save lives in the Quinte Region have new numbers worth celebrating. Hastings County's Community and Human Services committee just received a repo...

I am constantly amazed by what stories get attention while others are almost completely overlooked. On Monday, Belleville Council reversed course on a land transfer for a piece of property near the wa...

It's time to have a larger conversation about one of the most taboo subjects in the city of Belleville. What should we do with lands in the city we know are contaminated? In one decision, Belleville C...

The true test of a good community decision is never made in the moment itself. I have seen multiple posts over the past couple of weeks and significant dialogue about an open green space on South John...

A local officer with a history of serving the community is now helping the healing process for people who are dealing with trauma. Operation BeeStrong is a specialized wellness initiative for active a...

Sometimes perspective is as easy to obtain as your latest arrest report. We have now had two shocking examples over the past few days of the biggest problem faced by police, and citizens of the Friend...

Changes are on the way for an organization that is as much a cornerstone of Prince Edward County as Shire Hall itself. Officials with the team announced yesterday that the Wellington Dukes are inching...

A special event will be held next week for people looking to learn about their future at Belleville's Loyalist College. The Paying for College Info Night will be held on May 13th, and just in advance ...

We will get a few reminders this week of exactly what one of the key services delivered by personnel at CFB Trenton looks like in a much safer way than most who experience it firsthand. 424 Squadron (...