Category Archives: News
PEC Council urging people to speak up in support of County Road 49 rehabilitation
The County of Prince Edward is asking the community to send a clear message to the federal government that the rehabilitation of County Road 49 needs to move ahead as soon as possible. "We have met wi...
Sep 22, 2025
Public invited to attend Bridges Out of Poverty event in the County
The public is invited to attend Bridges Out of Poverty in Prince Edward County, a community-wide training opportunity designed to build a shared understanding of poverty and resilience. The event will...
Sep 22, 2025
Man charged following B&E at Belleville school
A 46-year-old man was caught by Belleville Police following a break-in at a school in the city. Last Monday night, around 7:30, an unknown male entered a school in the city's east end through unlocked...
Sep 22, 2025
Draft West Belleville Secondary Plan available for feedback
A public consultation centre is on the way for those wanting to offer feedback on the draft West Belleville Secondary Plan. It will be held Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Loyalist College ...
Sep 22, 2025
Local MP critical of VIA Rail decision to skip local passenger service stops
Concerns are being expressed about the decision of VIA Rail to eliminate stops in Belleville and surrounding local communities during an upcoming pilot project. Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette stated h...
Sep 22, 2025
County flags lowered for well-known local writer
The Prince Edward County flag will be lowered today in memory of a long-time County resident and well-known writer. Steve Campbell passed away last Tuesday at the age of 72. The County says Campbell w...
Sep 22, 2025
Incident involving fentanyl in Cobourg
A frightening incident involving fentanyl was experienced in Cobourg Sunday night. Around 7:45 p.m., a Cobourg Police officer was making an arrest on a person wanted on a bench warrant when they began...
Sep 22, 2025
Pirates sink Thunder for first win of PJHL season
The Picton Pirates earned their first win of the PJHL season on Sunday, 5-1 over the Trent Hills Thunder. Five different goal-scorers, Luc Amat, Caleb Martin, Jakob Gardner, Keenan Wiles and Wesley Ja...
Sep 22, 2025
No cause for concern in approved agricultural burn in Belleville
Belleville's deputy fire chief is letting the community know there are no safety concerns associated with an approved agricultural burn east of Highway 37. Mark Shannon told Inquinte.ca on Monday the ...
Sep 22, 2025
Verne Jr., Gregory, Hawn, and August Nostalgia Night winners
By: Nicole Kleinsteuber The Crate Sprints, Nostalgia Dirt Modified Tour and OSCAAR appearances at Brighton Speedway were busy with six divisions featured on the race card Saturday night. The sizzling ...
Sep 22, 2025