Category Archives: Quinte West

Building activity trends lower in December and 2025 in general in Quinte West
The City of Quinte West capped off the year of 2025 with a big downturn in December building permits issued. The municipality issued 33 permits at a value of $6.8 million last month, a large drop from...
Brock Ormond Jan 08, 2026

UPDATE - Freezing Rain Warning has been lifted
UPDATE at 8 AM on Wednesday - Freezing rain warning has now been lifted. Roads and sidewalks are still very icy today. UPDATE at 5 AM on Wednesday - Freezing rain warning still in effect with chance o...
Hailey MacDonald Jan 07, 2026

School buses cancelled again on Wednesday in Quinte
The freezing rain which encased the region in a layer of ice overnight is causing more last-minute arrangements for local parents on Wednesday. Tri-Board has cancelled all school buses for the day. NO...
Paul Martin Jan 07, 2026 luca9257 / Depositphotos.com

Get hungry to support TMHF during Guest Appreciation Event
Mary Brown's Trenton is inviting the community to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting local healthcare during a Guest Appreciation Event over two days next week in support of the Trenton Memorial ...
Brock Ormond Jan 06, 2026

School buses cancelled in southern parts of Quinte Region on Tuesday.
School buses were cancelled for a second straight day in southern parts of the Quinte Region on Tuesday. NOTICE - Due to freezing rain expected this afternoon, transportation is cancelled in Tri-Board...
Paul Martin Jan 06, 2026

Big-rig fire causes extensive delays on 401 in Belleville
There were extensive delays on the westbound 401 through Belleville on Monday night. Multiple 911 calls came in just before 8 pm about a tractor-trailer on fire on the westbound 401 just east of Wallb...
Paul Martin Jan 06, 2026

UPDATE - Three-vehicle crash on Wallbridge Loyalist Road
UPDATE - Wallbridge Loyalist Road reopened around 8:15 am. There are still delays at Bell Blvd and Wallbridge Loyalist. Police are expected to clear the scene around 9 am. ORIGINAL STORY - A multi-veh...
Paul Martin Jan 05, 2026

School buses cancelled in Quinte on Monday
Heavy snow in the forecast is resulting in some last-minute changes for parents on the first day after the Christmas break. On Monday (Jan 5th), Tri-Board issued the following notice. NOTICE - Due to ...
Paul Martin Jan 05, 2026

Special Weather Statement with heavy snow in some parts of Quinte on Monday
It could be a tricky day on local roadways as students return to class after the winter break in Quinte. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for some areas, mostly along the 401 ...
Paul Martin Jan 05, 2026

Update: Emergency Department capacity pressures continue
Quinte Health continues to experience extremely high and increasing patient volumes across all four hospitals, with Emergency Departments under significant pressure. As a result, wait times are longer...
Hailey MacDonald Jan 04, 2026