Category Archives: News

Huge fire destroys home in Ameliasburgh
A huge fire destroyed a home in Ameliasburgh in Prince Edward County on Thursday night. Prince Edward County Firefighters responded to a fully involved house fire at a two-storey home in the Fenwood G...
Paul Martin Nov 21, 2025

Quinte Home Builders' Association announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors
The Quinte Home Builders' Association (QHBA) is pleased to announce the election of its 2025-2026 Board of Directors, as approved by the membership at the Annual Meeting of Members held on November 20...
Paul Martin Nov 21, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Belleville Police budget for 2026
When it comes to a budget, it is always best to distinguish between the terms "cost" and "value". Yesterday, the Belleville Police Services Board approved the budget for next year, which is worth just...
Paul Martin Nov 21, 2025
Napanee looking for public input on renovations to the Old Town Hall
The Market Square Advisory Committee is seeking input on the interior renovations at the Old Town Hall. Feedback collected from the Committee's survey will help shape how this space will best service ...
Paul Martin Nov 21, 2025

Casino Royale raises $101,000 for Hospice Quinte
Hospice Quinte's second annual Casino Royale was a massive success, raising $101,055. The gala-style event held on Saturday, November 15th saw attendees take part in a variety of casino style games, d...
Paul Martin Nov 21, 2025

Buses cancelled Friday in North Hastings and North Lennox and Addington
An early morning dose of freezing rain is causing some last-minute adjustments for parents in northern parts of the Quinte Region. Due to freezing rain received overnight, transportation is cancelled ...
Paul Martin Nov 21, 2025

Councillor Carr shocked by 15% increase in budget for Belleville Police Service
Belleville Councillor (Ward 2 - Thurlow) Paul Carr says he is "shocked" at the increase in next year's budget for the Belleville Police Service. At Thursday's meeting of the Belleville Police Services...
Paul Martin Nov 21, 2025

UPDATE - eastbound 401 reopened in Brighton area
UPDATE - The eastbound 401 was reopened in the Brighton area on Thursday night shortly after 7 pm. ORIGINAL STORY - The 401 has been shut down in the Brighton area following a vehicle fire Thursday af...
Brock Ormond Nov 20, 2025 PHOTO: OPP

Quinte Festival of Trees back in December to support Rotary Club of Trenton
The Quinte West Festival of Trees returns soon in support of the Rotary Club of Trenton, taking place the weekend of December 5-7 at the Trent Port Marina. Guests can expect beautifully decorated spon...
Brock Ormond Nov 20, 2025 PHOTO: SUBMITTED

Past Chairs of PECMHF celebrate progress
Story submitted by PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation welcomed several Chair Alumni to the site of the new PECMH for a gathering that honoured four ...
Brock Ormond Nov 20, 2025 PHOTO: PECMHF/SUBMITTED