Category Archives: News
Beyond the Headlines - Goodbye Speed Cameras
One of my least-favourite safety measures will be a thing of the past when the clock strikes midnight tonight in Belleville. Many communities across Ontario, including Belleville and Brighton, committ...
Nov 14, 2025
Death of inmate at Kingston-area prison
On November 13, 2025, Patrick Tara Pearsall, an inmate from Millhaven Institution's Regional Treatment Centre, died in custody of apparent natural causes. At the time of death, the inmate was 60 years...
Nov 14, 2025
UPDATE - Shannonville road reopened after two-vehicle collision
UPDATE - Shannonville Road has been reopened (as of 8:50 am). One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. ORIGINAL STORY - Shannonville Road was closed just south of the 401 on Friday mo...
Nov 14, 2025
Deseronto Fire getting helped to reduce carbon monoxide deaths to zero
Deseronto Fire has received a massive donation to help improve home safety in its region. The Deseronto Fire Department received 78 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community ...
Nov 13, 2025
Multi-generational family moves into new Cobourg home
Story submitted by Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and local politicians to celebrate ...
Nov 13, 2025 (L-R) Stephanie Deighan, VP Human Resources, Enercare welcomed the Molaskis to their new home along with CEO Cathy Borowec Photo: Submitted
Sidney Conservation Area receives generous donation
A generous donation from the Alva Foundation has made a lasting impact at Sidney Conservation Area. Funding supported trail and infrastructure improvements including a new entrance sign and informatio...
Nov 13, 2025 Trail opening – From Left to Right: Tim Trustham, Conservation Forester (QC); Kirsten Geisler, Communications Specialist (QC); Don Kuntze, Chair of Quinte Conservation’s Executive Board; MPP Tyler Allsopp; Dylan Phillips, Alva Foundation; Tammy Smith, Corporate Services Manager (QC); Barnaba Szluinski, Volunteer Builder (QC); Michael Burt, Field Operations (QC); and Lindsay Nash, Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator (QC) PHOTO: SUBMITTED
Drug bust in Picton leads to three PEC residents charged
Three people from Prince Edward County have been charged in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. The OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit combined efforts with Prince Edward OPP me...
Nov 13, 2025
Olympic gymnast visiting Belleville this weekend
An exciting local opportunity to learn from a high-level athlete is presenting itself for local gymnasts this weekend. Quinte Bay Gymnastics says Canadian Olympic gymnast Ellie Black will be visiting ...
Nov 13, 2025
Traffic disruptions November 15 for Picton Night Market
Road closures and restrictions will be in place in Picton on Saturday, Nov 15 for the Picton Night Market. Picton Main St will be closed between Walton St and Bridge St from 4pm to 10pm. Northbound de...
Nov 13, 2025
Dominos Pizza reopens in Quinte West
Today, Domino's Pizza celebrated the reopening of its new, larger location in Trenton. "We've loved being part of the Trenton community since 2012, and expanding our location allows us to better serve...
Nov 13, 2025