Category Archives: News

McHappy Day pulls in $21,000-plus to support local YMCA
This year's McDonald's McHappy Day campaign has put a lot of smiles on the faces of community members, including members of the YMCA of Central East Ontario. The recent campaign raised $21,205.40 in s...
Brock Ormond May 19, 2026

Endless Summer brings back the heavy Military hitters in 2026
Endless Summer continues its rapid growth as the world's biggest Long Drive event, proudly announcing the return and expansion of its Military Long Drive Championship in partnership with the Canadian ...
Brock Ormond May 19, 2026 Photo: Submitted

Napanee Battery Energy Storage System comes online and on-budget
The province of Ontario has brought one of the largest battery storage projects in Canada online as it aims to power a growing economy. Tuesday, Minister Stephen Lecce announced the successful complet...
Brock Ormond May 19, 2026

Zack Card holds official Mayoral Campaign launch in Quinte West
The official campaign is still several weeks away, but the municipal election race in Quinte West is already heating up. Tuesday morning, Zack Card officially launched his Mayoral campaign at Dahlia M...
Paul Martin May 19, 2026

Impaired, drug possession charges laid following traffic stop in Quinte West
A driver has been charged with impaired driving and drug possession following a traffic stop in Quinte West. On Friday, May 15 at approximately 11:15 p.m., Quinte West OPP conducted a traffic stop of ...
Paul Martin May 19, 2026

Motorcyclist dies in Brighton crash
The Northumberland Detachment of the OPP is investigating a single-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Brighton. On May 19, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., paramedics and police responded to a ...
Paul Martin May 19, 2026

Criminal charges laid following collision in Prince Edward County
An individual is facing multiple criminal charges following a collision in Prince Edward County that is being described as a potential road rage incident. On Friday, May 15, 2026, shortly before 11:30...
Paul Martin May 19, 2026

Two-day heatwave continues Tuesday in Quinte
A two-day heatwave which will feel more like July than May continues on Tuesday in Quinte. Victoria Day Monday was a scorcher, with a high of 25.9 degrees (as measured at CFB Trenton). Tuesday is expe...
Paul Martin May 19, 2026

Truck fire closes Highway 7 west of Perth
Be ready for some delays if you are taking Highway 7 headed towards Ottawa early Tuesday morning. The OPP posted this message shortly after midnight after a fire on a big-rig shut down Highway 7 just ...
Paul Martin May 19, 2026

CUPE 1842 Celebrates Paramedic Services Week 2026
During Paramedic Services Week, May 17-23, 2026, CUPE 1842 proudly recognizes and celebrates the dedication, professionalism, and compassion of the paramedics serving communities across Hastings Count...
Paul Martin May 17, 2026

Weather
Fri Jun 19
Belleville, ON, Canada
Partly cloudy. Feels like 21°C. Wind 10 km/h NW. Pressure 1009 mb. Visibility 24 km.
Last Updated: 8:20 PM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Jun 19
Quinte West, ON, Canada
Clear. Feels like 17°C. Wind 23 km/h W. Pressure 1007 mb. Visibility 10 km.
Last Updated: 8:20 PM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Jun 19
Picton, Prince Edward, ON, Canada
Patchy rain nearby. Feels like 17°C. Wind 10 km/h NW. Pressure 1009 mb. Visibility 10 km.
Last Updated: 8:21 PM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Jun 19
Stirling, ON, Canada
Partly cloudy. Feels like 21°C. Wind 10 km/h NW. Pressure 1009 mb. Visibility 24 km.
Last Updated: 8:20 PM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Jun 19
Napanee, ON, Canada
Partly cloudy. Feels like 17°C. Wind 10 km/h WNW. Pressure 1009 mb. Visibility 24 km.
Last Updated: 8:20 PM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)



