Category Archives: News
Local paramedics get recognized with Governor General Medals
Long-time paramedics in Ontario, including here at home, got their due recognition late last month. The Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs awarded 130 paramedics from 37 of the province's 57 para...
Oct 09, 2025
House fire in Marmora & Lake Thursday
No injuries reported in a fire at a Marmora and Lake residence very early Thursday morning. Municipal firefighters responded to a home on Hayes Street shortly before 1 o'clock to knock down the blaze....
Oct 09, 2025
Local landmarks to turn purple and blue for disability inclusion next week
Local landmarks will be turning purple and blue next Thursday as part of a nationwide effort to celebrate disability inclusion, accessibility and equality at work. Now in its sixth year, the Light It ...
Oct 09, 2025
Crash briefly closes Frankford-Stirling Road
A serious crash briefly closed a busy road in Quinte West on Wednesday afternoon. Late in the afternoon, there was a collision on Frankford Stirling Road by Oak Lake Road Quinte West Fire Crews were o...
Oct 08, 2025
Traffic disruptions on Chase Rd (Hillier) Oct 9
There will be traffic disruptions on Chase Rd in Hillier on Thursday. The County will be installing a replacement culvert. The work will take place south of 891 Chase Rd in the Environmentally Protect...
Oct 08, 2025
Small businesses in Quinte invited to 'Paint Your Business' in Brighton
Small businesses in the Quinte region are invited to attend the Paint Your Business Event in partnership with the Brighton Arts and Culture Council to celebrate Quinte Small Business Week. The event w...
Oct 08, 2025
Localized fire flow testing in Picton Oct 9
The County of Prince Edward will conduct localized fire flow testing in the Picton Drinking Water System on Thursday, Oct 9. Testing will take place on Barker St and Center St between the hours of 9am...
Oct 08, 2025
Have You Heard? Campaign launches to bring soundfield systems to every primary classroom in HPE
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation has launched its bold new campaign, Have You Heard?, with a goal of raising $550,000 to install soundfields in every Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 c...
Oct 08, 2025
Large union rally held at Loyalist College
Concerns about the future of Loyalist College were front and centre as another large rally was held on Wednesday morning. Hundreds of people attended the event with several high-profile speakers inclu...
Oct 08, 2025
Charges of assault, uttering threats laid against Bancroft man
A man from Bancroft faces charges stemming from several past incidents with another party. Early Monday afternoon, Bancroft OPP officers were made aware of an assault that had occurred at a local busi...
Oct 08, 2025