Category Archives: News

High school in Bancroft open again on Tuesday
The High School in Bancroft will be open for students again on Tuesday. It was closed on Monday due to a heating issue. The following notice was posted early Tuesday morning by the Hastings and Prince...
Paul Martin Jan 27, 2026

Snow Squall Warning in effect in Quinte
UPDATE - The Snow Squall Watch has been upgraded to a Snow Squall Warning in Quinte for Tuesday. It's in effect for a widespread area that includes Brighton, Quinte West, Belleville, Prince Edward Cou...
Brock Ormond Jan 27, 2026

No dumping snow on roadways, says OPP
With heavy snowfall continuing across the region, the OPP is reminding residents, property owners, and businesses that shoveling, plowing, or blowing snow onto the roadway is both dangerous and illega...
Brock Ormond Jan 26, 2026

TMHF will have a 'pickleball' to fundraise for crucial hospital equipment
The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation is excited to announce its first-ever Pickleball Tournament, taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Pickleplex Social Club in Belleville, from 12:00 p...
Brock Ormond Jan 26, 2026 Photo: Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation

Centre Hastings receives nearly $4.7 million in wastewater infrastructure funding
Centre Hastings is the latest municipality to receive crucial funding to improve water and wastewater infrastructure. MPP Ric Bresee announced the Ontario government is investing up to $4,692,075 from...
Brock Ormond Jan 26, 2026

Several collisions across Eastern Ontario due to snowfall
OPP officers across eastern Ontario have responded to around 100 collisions between midnight and early this afternoon. Most have involved vehicles sliding into the ditch. Thankfully, most involved eit...
Brock Ormond Jan 26, 2026 Photo: OPP East Region

Healthcare cuts in Belleville the subject of Wednesday press conference in Belleville
Projected cuts to healthcare in Belleville will be front and center at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon. Michael Hurley, president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions and the Canadian U...
Brock Ormond Jan 26, 2026 July 2016, Belleville General Hospital, Aerial Photo, Photographer: Marilyn Warren

Rock Icon Bryan Adams to Host New Weekly Series on Hits 95.5
Hits 95.5 is proud to announce the launch of BRYAN ADAMS RADIO, a new weekend program hosted by the legendary Canadian rocker himself. The show marks a unique collaboration between the global supersta...
Kay Joly Jan 26, 2026

Driver charged after vehicle strikes residence in Belleville
Belleville Police have charged a man from Shannonville after a vehicle struck a residence in the city over the weekend. On January 24th (Saturday) at 2:14am, Belleville Police responded to a report of...
Paul Martin Jan 26, 2026

Belleville and Quinte West declare Significant Weather Event
Belleville and Quinte West have both declared a significant weather event for Monday, meaning it may take longer than normal to clear local roads and sidewalks after the heavy snowfall. The notices ar...
Paul Martin Jan 26, 2026