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Engelsdorfer's 11% Tax Levy review motion defeated 6-8
A motion brought forward at the first meeting of the draft 2026 budget in Prince Edward County falls in a close vote. Councillor Corey Engelsdorfer brought a motion forward, seconded by Councillor Chr...
Dec 02, 2025
Details from day one of Prince Edward County 2026 budget meetings, 11% tax levy proposed
Prince Edward County Council has began discussing the 2026 draft budget this evening at Shire Hall. The meeting began with a deputation from Barbara Sweet and Sandy Murray regarding the County of Prin...
Dec 01, 2025
Residents can chip in to help feed and fuel local kids this holiday season
A holiday tradition in downtown Belleville and Picton returns for the month of December. Residents in those communities and beyond can chip a few cents into a parking meter to go directly to feed loca...
Dec 01, 2025
Trenton Santa Claus Parade a festive hit once again
Story submitted by Quinte West Chamber of Commerce The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the 2025 Trenton Santa Claus Parade a tremendous success...
Dec 01, 2025 Photo: Quinte West Chamber of Commerce
Impaired charges laid after reports of vehicle in intersection in Quinte West
The Quinte West OPP has laid impaired driving charges following an incident in the city. Reports came in around 10 a.m. on Friday about a vehicle parked in an intersection. OPP officers arrived to arr...
Dec 01, 2025
Game on Gala raises big bucks in support of BGH cancer care
The Belleville General Hospital Foundation got sporty to raise big bucks and help accelerate efforts to transform cancer care at BGH. More than 340 guests filled the fully transformed CAA Arena - the ...
Dec 01, 2025 Photo: BGHF
Red Nose drivers stay busy on opening weekend
Operation Red Nose did a brisk business on opening weekend. The annual festive designated driver campaign saw 34 rides recorded, with volunteer drivers taking 70 clients home safely. 12 teams of 46 vo...
Dec 01, 2025
Timely donation for local Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Hastings is getting a timely donation from a Brighton-based construction company. Habitat PEH executive director Hazzem Koudsi accepted a generous $5,000 donation fr...
Dec 01, 2025 Photo: Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings
Huff Family Fund benefits worthy PEC organizations
A family in Prince Edward County continues to make a profound impact on their community through an annual funding grant initiative. The County Foundation announced the 2025 Huff Family Fund grant reci...
Dec 01, 2025 Photo: The County Foundation/Submitted
Three Oaks Thrift to close Dec. 19
The Three Oaks Foundation has made a bittersweet announcement that it will be closing the Three Oaks Thrift Store as of Dec. 19. Officials made a statement on Monday, explaining that running the store...
Dec 01, 2025