Category Archives: News

CUPE rallies support for paramedics injured near Madoc
The union representing local paramedics has issued a statement about the crash that seriously injured two of their members on Monday. Officials with CUPE Local 1842, which represents workers with Hast...
Paul Martin Feb 05, 2026 PHOTO: Ontario Paramedic Association

UPDATE - Suspect arrested in Kingston arson investigation
UPDATE - Kingston Police updated the media at 7 am on Thursday to say that a suspect had been identified, arrested and charged with mischief and arson - disregard for human life. ORIGINAL STORY - Memb...
Brock Ormond Feb 05, 2026 Photo: submitted

Sens grind out victory in Rochester
Story by Belleville Senators The Belleville Senators travelled to Rochester to face the Americans in a tightly contested division matchup, skating away with a 3-1 victory. The opening period featured ...
Brock Ormond Feb 04, 2026 Jake Leschyshyn #7 Brendan Warren #45
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 4 :: Rochester Americans v Belleville Senators :: February 4, 2026 in Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY, USA (Photo by Micheline Veluvolu)

Nearly six-per cent tax increase in Greater Napanee in 2026
The Greater Napanee budget is showing a nearly six-per cent growth impact in the tax levy for residents this year. The 2026 budget was approved at $17,328,573, representing an increase of $1,122,661 o...
Brock Ormond Feb 04, 2026

Fraud charges laid against Kingston contractor
Kingston Police is encouraging anyone from in the city or outside its area, including those in Quinte, to come forward if they've been defrauded by a local contractor. In November of 2025 investigator...
Brock Ormond Feb 04, 2026

Rinks not opening in Belleville, Batawa rinks continue to be in good condition
Residents of Belleville interested in strapping on their skates outdoors the rest of this winter will be out of luck. The City posted on its social media channels on Tuesday that the outdoor rinks at ...
Brock Ormond Feb 04, 2026 Photo: City of Belleville

Local parent part of campaign to institute better support for children with epilepsy
A local parent is putting the heat on the public school board and the provincial government for greater support for kids with epilepsy through a new initiative. Amy McQuaid of Brighton has recently la...
Brock Ormond Feb 04, 2026 Screenshot

Grafton man charged with impaired driving near Peterborough
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after stopping a vehicle on Highway 115. On Monday February 2, 2026,...
Paul Martin Feb 04, 2026

Male arrested Tuesday on outstanding warrants in Belleville
A Belleville male was arrested on outstanding warrants on Tuesday night. Belleville Police responded to a business on North Front Street at 7:25 pm (on February 3rd) regarding a report of an unwanted ...
Paul Martin Feb 04, 2026

Crash briefly slows down eastbound 401 in Trenton area
An early morning crash was slowing down traffic on the eastbound 401 in the Trenton area on Wednesday. Early reports say the crash involving two vehicles against the centre median on the eastbound 401...
Paul Martin Feb 04, 2026