Category Archives: News

Two acquisitions made by McDougall Insurance
Two acquisitions have been made by a well-known local insurance company. McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers Inc., a division of McDougall Insurance Brokers Limited, is pleased to announce the acquisi...
Brock Ormond Dec 10, 2025

Quinte West Council begins budget talks, 4.99% tax levy increase proposed
The City of Quinte West has began discussing its draft 2026 budget, a comprehensive financial plan that places heavy emphasis on infrastructure renewal, long-term fiscal sustainability, and maintainin...
Kay Joly Dec 10, 2025

Food Drive in Trenton this Saturday
Quinte West OPP will be joining volunteers from the local food bank this weekend to help make a difference in the community. A food drive event goes on Saturday, December 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p....
Brock Ormond Dec 10, 2025

New art installation rolled out in Belleville
The first installation in Belleville Transit's new community art initiative has officially arrived, featuring creations by the Grade 5 class at Prince Charles Public School. Their project, "Where the ...
Brock Ormond Dec 10, 2025 Photo: City of Belleville

OPP encourages safety around water this winter
As winter conditions set in, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging extreme caution near bodies of water. Even when lakes or rivers appear frozen, remember, no ice is safe ice. Early-season ice...
Brock Ormond Dec 10, 2025
Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign supports student nutrition
Story submitted by Hastings Prince Edward Learning Foundation The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation is celebrating the success of the Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign after being...
Brock Ormond Dec 10, 2025 Photo: HPE Learning Foundation/Submitted

Cancellations for Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
The heavy snowfall is causing a number of organizations to make changes on Wednesday in Quinte. 10 to 15 cm of snow is expected as a Snowfall Warning continues in the region. Gleaners Food Bank will b...
Paul Martin Dec 10, 2025 aguirre_mar / Depositphotos.com

ALVA Foundation gives local Y Centre for Life a significant boost
The YMCA of Central East Ontario is celebrating another signification contribution to the new Centre for Life today thanks to the ALVA Foundation. The Foundation is celebrating its 60th anniversary by...
Brock Ormond Dec 10, 2025

Project Humidity produces several drug arrests in Belleville
The Belleville Police Service has successfully concluded a major investigation into the trafficking of controlled substances within the city. This operation focused on the distribution of fentanyl and...
Brock Ormond Dec 10, 2025

Collision, impaired charges laid against Cobourg woman in Trent Hills crash
Northumberland OPP has charged a driver following a single-vehicle collision in Trent Hills on Tuesday. Shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a pick-up truck in the ditch in the ...
Brock Ormond Dec 10, 2025 Photo: Northumberland OPP

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Mon Nov 2
Belleville, ON, Canada
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Quinte West, ON, Canada
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Picton, Prince Edward, ON, Canada
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Stirling, ON, Canada
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Napanee, ON, Canada
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