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Belleville Police arrest man on outstanding warrant
Police arrested a Belleville man who was wanted on a number of outstanding warrants on Monday. After 3 p.m., Belleville Police conducted a traffic stop in the city's north end. Upon approaching the ve...
Paul Martin Feb 24, 2026

Advancing Indigenous Education and Reconciliation at HPEDSB
The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board took some time on Monday night to acknowledge the ways they are supporting and advancing Indigenous Education and Reconciliation in local schools. ...
Paul Martin Feb 24, 2026 presenters (L to R): Dr. Kari Kramp, Chair of the Board; Troy Maracle, Indigenous Education Lead; Brittany Beckett, Parent; Lucy Baptiste, Student; Summer Bertrand, Indigenous Education Coordinator; Cassandra Thompson, Indigenous Student Success Coach Grade 7 & 8; and Erica Charlton, Vice-chair of the Board.

One person arrested following police operation in Napanee area
One person is in custody following a large police operation on Monday night in the Napanee area. Lennox and Addington OPP posted on social media at 6:51 pm that there was a heavy police presence in th...
Paul Martin Feb 24, 2026

Belleville changes flag-raising and special lighting policies
The Friendly City has formally changed the process for approving special flag-raising and lighting ceremonies. Belleville Council approved a bylaw change to the policy at their meeting on Monday after...
Paul Martin Feb 24, 2026

Hawks blank Cougars for East Conference crown
The East Conference regular season title belongs to the Trenton Golden Hawks. Colton Drillen-Roach posted his second shutout as a Hawk in a 4-0 victory over the Cobourg Cougars on Monday, giving Trent...
Brock Ormond Feb 23, 2026 Photo: Trenton Golden Hawks

Input being sought for Housing and Homelessness Plan in Hastings County
Hastings County is seeking public input for the development of their 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan. Residents of Hastings County's 14 member municipalities, as well as the cities of Belleville...
Brock Ormond Feb 23, 2026

Savour the Chill warms the weekend in Belleville
The Belleville Downtown District BIA celebrated its 22nd annual Savour the Chill competition this past Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Despite the chilly weather, the streets of Downtown Belleville wer...
Brock Ormond Feb 23, 2026 The Kafana won the Judges' Choice Award for their Ukrainian Borshch at the 22nd annual Savour the Chill event in downtown Belleville

Hawks for Healthcare a rousing success
The hockey community and local fans and supporters of healthcare in Quinte all have a lot to be proud of following an outstanding fundraising initiative last week. Last Monday, the Trenton Golden Hawk...
Brock Ormond Feb 23, 2026 Photo: Trenton Golden Hawks/TMHF

Well-known community businessman passes away
A well-known Belleville businessman and community member has passed away. Tributes are pouring in from community members paying respects to Alvin Parkhurst, who died on Saturday at 99 1/2 years old. P...
Brock Ormond Feb 23, 2026 Photo: Belleville Legion Branch 99

Education Day invites community discussion in Belleville
The Quinte Coordinating Committee Against Violence is excited to announce this year's Education Day, an opportunity for knowledge sharing and community discussion. This full day event is on Friday, Ma...
Brock Ormond Feb 23, 2026