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EOWC champions regional priorities and partnerships at ROMA 2026
The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing 103 rural and small-urban municipalities, participated in the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto, advocating...
Paul Martin Jan 22, 2026

UPDATE - Eastbound 401 reopened near Odessa, one lane closed
A series of crashes has been causing major delays on the 401 between Belleville and Kingston. The most serious crash was reported on the eastbound 401 by the service centre near Odessa around 4:30 am....
Paul Martin Jan 22, 2026

School buses cancelled in Quinte for Thursday
Snowfall overnight and slick roads on Thursday morning are leading to another day of last-minute arrangements for parents in Quinte. Tri-Board Transportation has cancelled all school buses for Thursda...
Paul Martin Jan 22, 2026

Sens scratch across fourth straight win in Pennsylvania
The Belleville Senators kicked off their seven-game road trip in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins. The opening period was a mostly quiet affair on the scoreboa...
Brock Ormond Jan 21, 2026 Photo: Belleville Senators

Belleville's first responder Chiefs join Homelessness Task Force meeting
Belleville's first responder chiefs were the guests of honour at today's Homelessness Task Force meeting led by Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis. Belleville Fire Chief Dan Smith, Belleville Police Chief Mu...
Hailey MacDonald Jan 21, 2026

Councillor Card's motion to establish Innovation and Efficiency Working Group loses, staff report requested
Councillor Card put forth a motion at today's Quinte West Council meeting to establish an Innovation and Efficency Working Group to improve operational excellence. The details stated that the City of ...
Hailey MacDonald Jan 21, 2026

Federal offender being sought by provincial ROPE Squad
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of their Statutory ...
Brock Ormond Jan 21, 2026 Photo: OPP

PEC BR+E Survey focuses on future of agriculture
Prince Edward County residents and farmers can use their voices to shape the future of the area's agricultural sector. The County of Prince Edward has launched a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E...
Brock Ormond Jan 21, 2026

Details about Bloomfield Main Street project to be shared Feb. 2
The County of Prince Edward will share more details about the Bloomfield Main Street resurfacing project at a public information centre on Monday, February 2. The PIC will take place from 6 - 8 pm at ...
Brock Ormond Jan 21, 2026

UPDATE: Belleville road reopened, Quinte West road closed due to collisions
Weather continues to be a factor in Quinte, with multiple collisions being reported early Wednesday afternoon. A closure was briefly in place Cannifton Rd. North between Maitland Drive and Tank Farm R...
Brock Ormond Jan 21, 2026