Category Archives: News
Two people arrested on drug charges in Bancroft
Two people face multiple charges after members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized over $10,000 worth of drugs in the town of Bancroft. On Thursday, January 8...
Jan 09, 2026
Mischief charge laid in Belleville's east end
A Belleville man has been arrested following a disturbance in the east end of the city. On January 8th at 7:10pm, Belleville Police responded to an apartment complex in the city's east end. It was rep...
Jan 09, 2026
Quinte West man facing child pornography charge in Belleville
A Quinte West man has been arrested by Belleville Police on a child pornography charge. On January 8th, the Belleville Police Service and O.P.P. Internet Child Exploitation Units, Criminal Investigati...
Jan 09, 2026
Second person charged in drug investigation at Warkworth Institution
A second person has been charged in a drug investigation at Warkworth Institution. On October 3, 2025, police received a report after approximately 15 grams of suspected illicit drugs were seized by a...
Jan 09, 2026
Wind Warning issued for PEC, Napanee and Kingston
Strong winds could cause a few problems on Friday afternoon in some parts of the Quinte Region. Environment Canada has issued a Wind Warning (yellow) for Prince Edward County, Napanee and Kingston. St...
Jan 09, 2026
PEC building stats jump in final month of 2025
Building activity in Prince Edward County took a jump in December to round out the year of 2025. County building officials stated 33 permits were issued in the final month of last year at a constructi...
Jan 08, 2026
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...
Jan 08, 2026
Big donation to advance new PEC Hospital campaign
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation is grateful to receive a $10,000 donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Poppy Fund, supporting the Foundation's campaign to replace the...
Jan 08, 2026
Interfaith leader in Belleville passes away
A leader in interfaith understanding and equity in Belleville has died. Dr. Aruna Alexander passed away peacefully surrounded by family this past Sunday, Jan. 4 at the age of 80. Born in India in 1945...
Jan 08, 2026 Photo: Alexander Family/Rushnell Funeral Homes
Emergency/Grandparent scams on the rise in L&A County
The Lennox & Addington County OPP is warning residents of a potential increase in emergency/grandparent scams, in the L&A County area. The scammers target seniors by playing upon their emotion...
Jan 08, 2026