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No imminent flood concerns, but more rain projected this spring locally
Quinte Conservation's Water Resources department continues to monitor the current and projected weather forecasts that will influence this spring's freshet. With higher-than-normal water content in th...
Brock Ormond Feb 25, 2026

Local MP not in support of proposed high-speed rail project
The Member of Parliament for Hastings-Lennox and Addington-Tyendinaga has stated she cannot support a proposed high-speed rail project that would affect many of her constituents. Shelby Kramp-Neuman r...
Brock Ormond Feb 25, 2026

Celebrating 75 Years of care at Trenton Memorial Hospital
Today (Wednesday) marks the 75th anniversary of Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH) - a milestone in local healthcare that reflects three-quarters of a century of community care, connection, and partnersh...
Paul Martin Feb 25, 2026 Photo: Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation

Preparations being finalized for Coldest Night of the Year Walk for Grace Inn on Saturday
As the battle against homelessness continues in Quinte, you have a great chance this weekend to support people helping on the front lines every single day. The Coldest Night of the Year is a winter fu...
Paul Martin Feb 25, 2026

UPDATE - Special Weather Statement in Quinte has ended
UPDATE at 6:30 - the Special Weather Statement has ended as most of the snow has fallen, though flurries are continuing this morning and roads are still very slick in some areas with secondary roads u...
Paul Martin Feb 25, 2026

School buses cancelled in Quinte on Wednesday
The overnight snowfall is leading to more last-minute arrangements for parents across the Quinte Region on Wednesday. Tri-Board Transportation has cancelled all school buses today for their entire cov...
Paul Martin Feb 25, 2026

Dukes tested in loss to Blues
The Wellington Dukes got a good pre-postseason test against another strong West Conference opponent. The Collingwood Blues outshot the Dukes 50-23 and won 5-2 on Tuesday night at Eddie Bush Memorial A...
Brock Ormond Feb 24, 2026 Photo: Wellington Dukes/OJHL Images

Fraser Park parking lot closed for construction
The Fraser Park parking lot in downtown Trenton will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, through to the end of the day on Thursday, Feb. 26. Drivers are asked to use alternate parking...
Brock Ormond Feb 24, 2026

Courtice man arrested in Belleville
A Durham area man has been arrested following an investigation in Belleville. Today, members of the Belleville Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrested 47-year-old Jeffery Merrick of C...
Brock Ormond Feb 24, 2026

Ontario SPCA celebrates World Spay Day
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is marking World Spay Day today by providing 227 free spay and neuter surgeries across the province, preventing more than an estimated 12,000 unplanned puppies and ...
Brock Ormond Feb 24, 2026 Photo: Ontario SPCA/Submitted