Category Archives: News

Watermain flushing & hydrant maintenance Sep 15-19 in Picton
The County's watermain flushing and hydrant maintenance program began on Tuesday, Sep 2, in the Picton Drinking Water System. The watermain flushing and hydrant maintenance program in Picton will cont...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 12, 2025

Crash slows down traffic during afternoon drive on Highway 7 east of Madoc
A crash slowed down traffic during the heart of the afternoon drive between Madoc and Tweed Friday afternoon. A two-vehicle crash was reported on Highway 7 in that area (closer to Madoc) around 4:30 p...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 12, 2025
Northumberland County hires Physician Recruitment Specialist who led efforts in QW and Brighton
Northumberland County has taken the next step in addressing the growing local shortage of family doctors with the hiring of Paula Mason, RPR, as its first Physician Recruitment Specialist, and the for...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 12, 2025

Traffic disruptions expected in Ameliasburgh on September 20 for fair parade
Road closures and restrictions will be in place in Ameliasburgh on Saturday, September 20 for the Ameliasburgh Fall Fair parade. County Road 19 will be closed between Kente Public School (264 County R...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 12, 2025

Free public indoor skating returns in Trenton and Frankford on Sunday
Free public skating returns to both Trenton and Frankford this weekend. Officials with the City of Quinte West are encouring everyone to get ready to lace up your skates and hit the ice! Free public s...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 12, 2025

UPDATE - westbound 401 reopens following fatal crash Friday morning near Kingston
UPDATE - (highway reopened around 1:40 pm) The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remains on the scene of a fatal collision on Highway 401 in Kingston. Shortly before 3:00 a.m...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 12, 2025

Fall edition of Owen Jones Memorial Trash Bash set for September 27
The County of Prince Edward is partnering with community leaders to host a first ever fall version of the Owen Jones Memorial Fall Trash Bash on Saturday, September 27. This event will be held in supp...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 12, 2025

Retired NHLer holds Demo Day for new MS Retreat Centre
NHL starpower is behind an initiative that aims to create peace and 'restorative energy' for families affected by Multiple Sclerosis. This week, a Demo Day and Film Shoot was held at Bickell's Point o...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 12, 2025

Charges laid in prohibited driver, stolen vehicle plate cases
Belleville Police has arrested a Brighton man who was not supposed to be driving Thursday night. Around 7:30 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle in the city's northeast end and learned the male behind th...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 12, 2025
Low Water Condition - Level II announced by Lower Trent Conservation
Rainfall continues to be in short supply throughout the Lower Trent Conservation (LTC) watershed region. As a result, LTC has declared a Level II Low Water Condition, as moderate drought conditions ar...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 11, 2025