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Several rural roads getting improvements in PEC in 2026
The County of Prince Edward is moving forward with its largest-ever rural road improvement program following Council's award of the construction tender for the 2026 season. The municipality will under...
Brock Ormond Mar 13, 2026

Youth charged in Belleville after threats reported on Thursday
A youth was charged after threats were reportedly made on Thursday. Belleville Police responded to a public elementary school regarding information that a threat to commit violence at the school had b...
Brock Ormond Mar 13, 2026

Two schools reopen for Friday as power problems clearing in Bancroft area
Two schools closed on Thursday in North Hastings because of power problems are reopening for Friday. The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board says that the lights are back on at their schools ...
Paul Martin Mar 13, 2026

Special Weather Statement for Friday with snow on the way
A late season snowfall may create some headaches in the Quinte Region on Friday. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement with snow expected to begin late Friday morning or early in t...
Paul Martin Mar 13, 2026

Fire at business in Belleville's east end
Belleville Firefighters were out early Friday morning at a fire in the city's east end. They responded to a structure fire in a small commercial plaza at 652 Dundas Street East (by Haig Road) shortly ...
Paul Martin Mar 13, 2026

Road shut down due to water main break in Quinte West
A section of road is shut down in Quinte West Thursday afternoon Byron Street from Heber Street to Princess Street is closed to traffic due to a water main break that occurred around 1 p.m. Local traf...
Brock Ormond Mar 12, 2026

Loyalist Secondary Plan available for feedback
The City of Belleville is inviting residents to learn more about and provide input on the West Belleville (Loyalist) Secondary Plan a long-term planning framework that will guide future growth and dev...
Brock Ormond Mar 12, 2026 Photo: City of Belleville

Five cheerleading standouts set to represent local organization later this month
Five local cheerleaders from Pegasus Cheer have earned invitations to represent the Quinte region at a national event later this month. The athletes qualified for the Cheer Challenge Cup Nationals aft...
Brock Ormond Mar 12, 2026 Photo: Submitted

Flag lowered in memory of former councillor
The flag at City Hall in Belleville has been lowered to half-mast in honour of the passing of former City Councillor Frank Seemungal. Seemungal passed away last week at the age of 95. He served on Bel...
Brock Ormond Mar 12, 2026 Photo: City of Belleville

26th edition of Sportsman Boat & RV Show arrives in Quinte this weekend
The Quinte Sportsman Boat and RV Show is in full swing this weekend. Dealers and vendors will be in attendance for the 26th annual event to answer questions about fishing, hunting, boating, camping, R...
Brock Ormond Mar 12, 2026 Photo: Quinte Sportsman Boat & RV Show