Category Archives: News

Three podium finishes in the Sunshine State for athletes at Picton gym
Picton-based gym Spartan Stamina, founded in 2022 by world-class, elite athlete and coach Connor Bell, made a major impact at this year's Deka World Championships, showcasing the strength, endurance, ...
Brock Ormond Dec 12, 2025 Photo: Submitted

Hits 95.5 Interviews: Rachel Murgel, Miss International Canada
Congratulations to Miss International Canada Rachel Murgal from Belleville. Rachel spoke to Hits Mornings with Bill Halman and gave us an update on the big competition in Japan in November, her upcomi...
Kay Joly Dec 12, 2025

More drivers charged following OPP RIDE checks in Eastern Ontario
Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs continue to find impaired drivers across eastern Ontario. East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have now arrested and charged ...
Paul Martin Dec 12, 2025

Two people rescued after falling through ice near Kingston
It was a close call for two people who fell through the ice on Dog Lake, northeast of Kingston. The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), South Frontenac Fire and Rescue and Fro...
Paul Martin Dec 12, 2025

Napanee Budget to Include 3% Tax Increase to Fund Rising OPP Costs
The Town of Greater Napanee will budget $4.8 million for its annual OPP contribution in its 2026 budget. The increase in OPP funding is an increase of $475,000 over 2025 levels and represents a 2.9% i...
Paul Martin Dec 12, 2025

Dukes steal overtime win Thursday
The Wellington Dukes needed to erase a two-goal deficit to steal another win on the road on Thursday in a key conference battle. Landon Marleau's two goals, including the overtime winner, lifted the D...
Brock Ormond Dec 11, 2025 Photo: OJHL Images/Wellington Dukes

Motion approved to investigate activity on portion of Picton Terminals property
Picton Terminals is under scrutiny for possible illegal quarrying on a piece of its property. The vast majority of Prince Edward County Council voted to approve a motion to have staff investigate acti...
Brock Ormond Dec 11, 2025 Photo: Yahoo Images

Habitat for Humanity recognized by charitable men's group
Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings is being recognized by a charitable group for their efforts in providing local affordable home ownership. The volunteer 100 Men Who Care Quinte group made H...
Brock Ormond Dec 11, 2025

Seizure of contraband at Collins Bay
A seizure of drugs and items has been reported at a federal correctional facility in Kingston Between November 23 and December 2, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages conta...
Brock Ormond Dec 11, 2025

Quinte West Council approves average tax increase of 4.99%
Quinte West Council has finalized their budget discussions this afternoon at City Hall. Council has approved a 2026 municipal tax levy of $92,546,356, representing an average residential tax increase ...
Hailey MacDonald Dec 11, 2025