Category Archives: News

Chair and Vice-Chair chosen at Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
The local Catholic School Board has finalized its leadership team for the upcoming year. At Tuesday's Inaugural meeting of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, they selected the...
Paul Martin Nov 26, 2025 L-R, David DeSantis, Director of Education, Shawn Murphy, Chair of the Finance and Operations Committee, Brian Evoy, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Joanne Belanger, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees

YMCA to honour amazing local citizens next month
Some amazing people will be honoured by the local YMCA for their efforts to support and enhance the community at two special events next month. The YMCA Peace Awards recognize individuals and groups w...
Paul Martin Nov 26, 2025

Bancroft OPP lay assault and extortion charges
The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with assault and extortion after an incident earlier this week. On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, a member of the pub...
Paul Martin Nov 26, 2025

Fog advisory lifted in Quinte Region
UPDATE at 8 AM - Fog advisory was lifted at 8 this morning. Other advisories because of high winds are still in effect. ORIGINAL POST - Visibility is a major issue as Wednesday begins on roadways acro...
Paul Martin Nov 26, 2025

Strong winds on the way this week in Quinte
Quinte residents should brace for strong winds in the forecast the next couple of days. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for areas that include Belleville, Quinte West, Bright...
Brock Ormond Nov 26, 2025 kotafoty / Depositphotos.com

KRP Board supports student mental health
At Tuesday's meeting, the Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board was updated on ongoing work to support student mental health and well-being in schools, along with a construction update on Northglen Orchard...
Paul Martin Nov 26, 2025
Federal Offender known to spend time in Kingston has been arrested in Hamilton
UPDATE - Tuesday night - The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad would like to advise the public that a Federal Offender who went unlawfully at large on October 1st, 2025 has been appr...
Paul Martin Nov 26, 2025

Prince Edward County Council increases PEFAC's grant by charitable donations
Prince Edward County Council has agreed to increase the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre's grant by charitable donations after Council heard from many users and supporters of the facility. PEF...
Hailey MacDonald Nov 26, 2025

Prince Edward County Council approves 2026 Taxi Fare Schedule
Prince Edward County Council has approved a Taxi Fare Schedule in the municipality. Staff heard from the local taxi operators that operating costs have drastically increased over the past few years, p...
Hailey MacDonald Nov 25, 2025

County residents speak on County Rd. 49 impact
Prince Edward County residents are having their say on the impact of County Road 49 conditions, strengthening the municipal case for federal funding to fix the oft-problematic roadway. Hundreds of peo...
Brock Ormond Nov 25, 2025