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Calls for more funding mount amid concerns about hospital cuts
A new research report is warning reduction of hospital beds, longer wait-times and job losses in the coming years due to a funding shortfall. "Driven to the Brink: Projected Cuts to Intensify Ontario'...
Paul Martin Jan 29, 2026 Lenets_Tatsiana / Depositphotos.com

Riley stands tall as Dukes shock Menace
A standout game from the net out gave the Wellington Dukes a gutsy victory over a top-flight West Conference opponent on Wednesday afternoon. Dryden Riley was the man of the hour with a superb 52-save...
Brock Ormond Jan 28, 2026

Nominations now open for 2026 Brighton Community Service Excellence Award and Youth Community Service Excellence Award
The Municipality of Brighton is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Community Service Excellence Award and the Youth Community Service Excellence Award (formerly the Junior Citiz...
Hailey MacDonald Jan 28, 2026

Ontario investing $2,226,500 for Critical Water Infrastructure in Bancroft
Today, MPP Ric Bresee announced the Ontario government is investing up to $2,226,500 to reconstruct necessary water infrastructure in Bancroft. The funding comes from the province's Municipal Housing ...
Hailey MacDonald Jan 28, 2026

Quinte West Winter Games bring Olympic excitement
The Quinte West Winter Games will be bringing winter sport and Olympic excitement Feb. 7-22. Quinte West residents are invited to get into the spirit of the 2026 Winter Olympics with the launch of the...
Hailey MacDonald Jan 28, 2026

Outbreak over at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home
The respiratory outbreak is over at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home. The respiratory outbreak, which began on January 7, ended on January 27. The Home will return to normal operations. Mask wearing, whil...
Hailey MacDonald Jan 28, 2026

Record set for snow on the ground in Quinte
Tuesday's snowfall was intense at times and helped contribute to a new record for total winter impact in Quinte. Readings taken at CFB Trenton show that we received 9.4 cm of snow on Tuesday. That is ...
Paul Martin Jan 28, 2026

PEC Council meeting rescheduled for January 29
The Prince Edward County Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 27 was postponed due to the weather conditions. The Council meeting will now take place on Thursday, January 29 beginning at 6 p...
Paul Martin Jan 28, 2026

Significant Weather Event notice ends in PEC
UPDATE WEDNESDAY MORNING - The County of Prince Edward has ended the significant weather event declaration that was issued on Tuesday, January 27. By declaring the end of the significant weather event...
Brock Ormond Jan 28, 2026

School buses cancelled Wednesday in Prince Edward County
Snow squall activity expected on Wednesday afternoon is resulting in school buses being cancelled again in Prince Edward County. Tri-board Transportation issued the following notice early Wednesday mo...
Paul Martin Jan 28, 2026