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Rainfall warning in effect for the Quinte region
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Rainfall amounts of 15 to 40 mm with locally higher amounts possible due to th...
Mar 06, 2026
Donations to outdoor education fund being matched in memory of local teacher
A late local educator's memory is being honoured with matching donations by a local conservation authority. The Laurie Gashinski Outdoor Education Fund through Quinte Conservation assists local classe...
Mar 06, 2026 Photo: Quinte Conservation
Flood Outlook Statement for LTC watershed
Lower Trent Conservation advises municipalities and the public that a Flood Outlook Statement has been issued for the local creeks within the Lower Trent Watershed region (area stretching from Grafton...
Mar 06, 2026 A Brighton resident has been found guilty of destroying and removing wetland without the Lower Trent Conservation's permission. Photo submitted by Lower Trent Conservation.
Quinte track and field athletes shining at collegiate level
Three Quinte-area athletes are making their mark at the collegiate level in indoor track and field. Aidan Crawford, who competes at the NCAA Division 1 level for Mount St. Mary's University placed 4th...
Mar 06, 2026
UPDATE: Road reopend after house fire in Barcovan area of Quinte West
UPDATE: County Road 64 between Carter Road and Barcovan Beach Road in Quinte West has reopened following a structure fire in the area on Friday morning. The blaze happened at a home at 1255 County Roa...
Mar 06, 2026
Tweed and Co. provincially recognized again
Tweed & Company Theatre is again up there with the best of the best in Ontario. The theatre was named one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in the province at a recent ceremony in Kitchener. The...
Mar 06, 2026 Photo: Tweed and Company
Chucking pucks to support Hospice Quinte
Hospice Quinte is thanking everyone who supported its worthy causes at Belleville Senators games. The local organization raised $1,305 through the Chuck-A-Puck program at CAA Arena this season. Every ...
Mar 06, 2026 Photo: Hospice Quinte
Training for fire personnel in QW this weekend
Members of the Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services will participate in a NFPA 1006 Ice Water Rescue Training Course this weekend. Delivered by the Hastings Prince Edward Mutual Aid Association Reg...
Mar 06, 2026
Several top 10 finishes and a bronze at nationals for Quinte Legion athletes
Quinte Legion Lynx athletes performed well at the Canadian Indoor Track and Field Championships in Toronto. Isla Bibby earned a bronze medal in the U20 pole vault with a vault of 3.45m and also took 5...
Mar 06, 2026
Watershed Conditions statement in effect for Quinte watershed
Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for nuisance flooding due to expected rainfall and warming temperatures. As it announced a Watershed Conditions- Water Safety statement is in...
Mar 06, 2026