Category Archives: Quinte West

Christmas season in full swing this weekend
The holiday season is in full swing in Quinte this weekend, with several exciting events to make spirits bright for young and young-at-heart alike. It starts with the Bloomfield Nighttime Santa Claus ...
Brock Ormond Nov 27, 2025

Leslie Roseblade sworn in as Councillor Ward 1 in Quinte West
Leslie Roseblade will now sit around the horseshoe at Quinte West Council. The by-law was passed this evening at Quinte West City Hall to appoint Roseblade to fill the seat left vacant in Ward 1 by th...
Hailey MacDonald Nov 26, 2025

Golden Hawk turns red and white next month
The Trenton Golden Hawks will have a representative wearing the red and white at the Junior A World Challenge in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec next month. Defenceman Josh Brady, recently acquired from the Pi...
Brock Ormond Nov 26, 2025 PHOTO: Trenton Golden Hawks/OJHL Images

Conservation Authorities hoping for more details on proposed consolidation
A proposal to approve regional consolidation of Ontario's conservation authorities has come as a bit of a surprise and concern to representatives of local conservation organizations. In recent weeks, ...
Brock Ormond Nov 26, 2025

Chair and Vice-Chair chosen at Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
The local Catholic School Board has finalized its leadership team for the upcoming year. At Tuesday's Inaugural meeting of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, they selected the...
Paul Martin Nov 26, 2025 L-R, David DeSantis, Director of Education, Shawn Murphy, Chair of the Finance and Operations Committee, Brian Evoy, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Joanne Belanger, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees

YMCA to honour amazing local citizens next month
Some amazing people will be honoured by the local YMCA for their efforts to support and enhance the community at two special events next month. The YMCA Peace Awards recognize individuals and groups w...
Paul Martin Nov 26, 2025

Fog advisory lifted in Quinte Region
UPDATE at 8 AM - Fog advisory was lifted at 8 this morning. Other advisories because of high winds are still in effect. ORIGINAL POST - Visibility is a major issue as Wednesday begins on roadways acro...
Paul Martin Nov 26, 2025

KRP Board supports student mental health
At Tuesday's meeting, the Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board was updated on ongoing work to support student mental health and well-being in schools, along with a construction update on Northglen Orchard...
Paul Martin Nov 26, 2025

New hospital foundation fund established in memory of local nurse
A memorial fund has been created to recognize and honour a local nurse, as well as encourage ongoing learning for hospital staff. Quinte Health, in partnership with the Trenton Memorial Hospital Found...
Brock Ormond Nov 25, 2025 Members of Shannan Hickey's family, the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, and Quinte Health, joined together beside the Shannan's Light monument at Belleville General Hospital to announce the Shannan Hickey Memorial Education Endowment. Photo: TMHF/Submitted

Three from Quinte West charged in drug trafficking investigation
Three people are facing charges after a seizure of drugs and other items in Quinte West as a result of a drug trafficking investigation. After starting the investigation earlier in the fall, the OPP E...
Brock Ormond Nov 25, 2025