Category Archives: News
Brighton approves 4.9-per cent tax increase in 2026 budget
The Municipality of Brighton has put the finishing touches on a budget with a nearly five-per cent municipal tax increase. This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Build...
Jan 13, 2026
Quinte schools stacking up well in provincial report card
Ontario's Elementary Schools have gone through their annual performance breakdown administered by the Fraser Institute. The group recently released its report card for more than 3,000 schools across t...
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Campbellford takes the plunge in support of local hospital
The Campbellford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is inviting the community to take part in one of its most anticipated winter traditions - the 34th Annual Polar Plunge, taking place Saturday, January 24 a...
Jan 13, 2026
CMHA HPE encourages residents to 'push' themselves for mental health
Local residents are encouraged to 'push' themselves further for mental health support. The Push-Up Challenge is back for February 2026, and the Canadian Mental Health Association Hastings Prince Edwar...
Jan 13, 2026
Napanee's Brooks heading to Colombia for Pan Am Championship
A Napanee softball player is taking his talents to Colombia with the rest of Team Canada next month. Connor Brooks was named to the 16-player Canadian roster for the WBSC Americas Pan American Champio...
Jan 13, 2026 herreid / Depositphotos.com
Hagerman appointed as new Stirling-Rawdon Councillor
The Township of Stirling-Rawdon has officially filled its vacant council seat with an experienced municipal leader. The Township announced Grant Hagerman has been appointed to the office of Ward 1 Cou...
Jan 13, 2026 Photo: Stirling-Rawdon Township/submitted
Higher focus on AMBER Alerts on Jan. 13
January 13 marks AMBER Alert Awareness Day, and the OPP is reminding Ontarians that AMBER Alerts are a call for the public's help to find a child in danger. An AMBER Alert is an emergency broadcast th...
Jan 13, 2026
Officer in the Branch Program brings fraud prevention to PEC banks
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment in Prince Edward County is partnering with local banks to host "Officer in the Branch" events to provide residents with practical tips on avoiding scams ...
Jan 13, 2026
Quinte Walleye Festival to be held May 2nd and 3rd
The CSFL is proud to announce the launch of the Quinte Walleye Festival, a brand new signature event taking place walleye opening weekend, May 2 and 3, 2026 across the legendary Bay of Quinte. The fes...
Jan 13, 2026
Man arrested on drug charge in Belleville
A Belleville man was arrested on a drug charge after someone was found in the trunk of a vehicle on Tuesday morning. On January 13th at 2:50am, Belleville Police observed a vehicle driving in the city...
Jan 13, 2026