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Charges laid in relation to sexual assault on Mohawk Territory
A person is facing heavy charges after a reported sexual assault incident on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Tyendinaga Police is investigating the case, after receiving report of an incident on Feb....
Brock Ormond Mar 06, 2026

Sens swap forwards with Washington organization
The Ottawa Senators have acquired right winger Graeme Clarke from the Washington Capitals. In return, the Senators are sending the Capitals forward Wyatt Bongiovanni. Clarke, 24, is playing in his six...
Brock Ormond Mar 06, 2026 Photo: Belleville Senators

Rainfall warning in effect for the Quinte region
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Rainfall amounts of 15 to 40 mm with locally higher amounts possible due to th...
Brock Ormond Mar 06, 2026

Donations to outdoor education fund being matched in memory of local teacher
A late local educator's memory is being honoured with matching donations by a local conservation authority. The Laurie Gashinski Outdoor Education Fund through Quinte Conservation assists local classe...
Brock Ormond Mar 06, 2026 Photo: Quinte Conservation

Flood Outlook Statement for LTC watershed
Lower Trent Conservation advises municipalities and the public that a Flood Outlook Statement has been issued for the local creeks within the Lower Trent Watershed region (area stretching from Grafton...
Brock Ormond Mar 06, 2026 A Brighton resident has been found guilty of destroying and removing wetland without the Lower Trent Conservation's permission. Photo submitted by Lower Trent Conservation.

Quinte track and field athletes shining at collegiate level
Three Quinte-area athletes are making their mark at the collegiate level in indoor track and field. Aidan Crawford, who competes at the NCAA Division 1 level for Mount St. Mary's University placed 4th...
Brock Ormond Mar 06, 2026

UPDATE: Road reopend after house fire in Barcovan area of Quinte West
UPDATE: County Road 64 between Carter Road and Barcovan Beach Road in Quinte West has reopened following a structure fire in the area on Friday morning. The blaze happened at a home at 1255 County Roa...
Paul Martin Mar 06, 2026

Tweed and Co. provincially recognized again
Tweed & Company Theatre is again up there with the best of the best in Ontario. The theatre was named one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in the province at a recent ceremony in Kitchener. The...
Brock Ormond Mar 06, 2026 Photo: Tweed and Company

Chucking pucks to support Hospice Quinte
Hospice Quinte is thanking everyone who supported its worthy causes at Belleville Senators games. The local organization raised $1,305 through the Chuck-A-Puck program at CAA Arena this season. Every ...
Brock Ormond Mar 06, 2026 Photo: Hospice Quinte

Training for fire personnel in QW this weekend
Members of the Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services will participate in a NFPA 1006 Ice Water Rescue Training Course this weekend. Delivered by the Hastings Prince Edward Mutual Aid Association Reg...
Brock Ormond Mar 06, 2026