Category Archives: News

Pickleball event raises big money for local YMCA
A pickleball fundraiser for the local YMCA was a smashing success on Thursday. The 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament at the fantastic Pickleplex Social Club in Belleville featured 40 players, 10 action...
Paul Martin Apr 24, 2026

Body recovered from submerged vehicle in Lake Ontario
The body of one person has been recovered by the OPP dive team from Lake Ontario following a crash on Tuesday night. The Special Investigations Unit continues to investigate the circumstances of a Len...
Brock Ormond Apr 23, 2026

OPP reminds drivers to be compliant with vehicle modifications
The OPP East Region is reminding motorists that it is their responsibility to ensure any aftermarket vehicle modifications comply with Ontario law before being installed and driven on public roadways....
Brock Ormond Apr 23, 2026

HPE Learning Foundation to benefit from Smile Cookie purchases in Madoc, Marmora
A local foundation specializing in the strength and well-being of local students will be benefiting from the purchase of Smile Cookies in the area. The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation w...
Brock Ormond Apr 23, 2026 L-R: Jean Cole (Madoc Tim Hortons), Vicky Struthers (Program Coordinator, The HPE Learning Foundation), Police Constable J. Orr (Central Hastings OPP Detachment), Police Constable K. Bernier (Central Hastings OPP Detachment), Kellie Brace (Executive Director, The HPE Learning Foundation), Cherie Hardie (Procurement and Logistics Coordinator, The HPE Learning Foundation), Katie Moore (Owner, Madoc and Marmora Tim Hortons), Kerri Cooper (Regional Coordinator, The HPE Learning Foundation), Ashlyn Elmy (Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, The HPE Learning Foundation), Shannon Binder (Trustee, HPEDSB), Andrew Buddle (Madoc Tim Hortons) Photo: Submitted

Belleville Police marks huge step in modernizing emergency response system
The Belleville Police Service has improved and modernized its emergency response technology with the successful implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1. The BPS announced the rollout of the nationwide...
Brock Ormond Apr 23, 2026 BrianAJackson / Depositphotos.com

Huskies seeking support for reduced ice rates
The Frankford Huskies PJHL Jr. C hockey team is seeking support from Quinte West Council to expand their capacity and reduce ice rates at Frankford Arena. In a deputation to council on Wednesday, team...
Brock Ormond Apr 23, 2026

Pop-up vendors approved for 2026 summer in Centennial Park
Quinte West Council has officially given the green light to 16 popup vendors to operate down at Centennial Park this summer. Wednesday, council approved seven seasonal food vendors and nine rotating v...
Brock Ormond Apr 23, 2026

Pedestrian disruptions in Picton Thursday and Friday
An advisory is sent out to pedestrians in the area of Paul and Jane Streets in Picton over the next couple of days. Prince Edward County officials say First General Contractors will be completing exte...
Brock Ormond Apr 23, 2026 Photo: Prince Edward County

Teen dies following ATV crash Wednesday in Campbellford
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal ATV crash where a teen died in Campbellford. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at approximately 4:...
Paul Martin Apr 23, 2026

Brampton man dead following crash early Thursday morning in Bath
One person died following a crash on Highway 33 (Bath Road) in the Bath area early Thursday morning. On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 12:00 a.m., members of the Lennox and Addington Count...
Paul Martin Apr 23, 2026