Category Archives: News

UPDATE - eastbound 401 reopened in Brighton area
UPDATE - The eastbound 401 was reopened in the Brighton area on Thursday night shortly after 7 pm. ORIGINAL STORY - The 401 has been shut down in the Brighton area following a vehicle fire Thursday af...
Brock Ormond Nov 20, 2025 PHOTO: OPP

Quinte Festival of Trees back in December to support Rotary Club of Trenton
The Quinte West Festival of Trees returns soon in support of the Rotary Club of Trenton, taking place the weekend of December 5-7 at the Trent Port Marina. Guests can expect beautifully decorated spon...
Brock Ormond Nov 20, 2025 PHOTO: SUBMITTED

Past Chairs of PECMHF celebrate progress
Story submitted by PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation welcomed several Chair Alumni to the site of the new PECMH for a gathering that honoured four ...
Brock Ormond Nov 20, 2025 PHOTO: PECMHF/SUBMITTED

Water conditions improving in Quinte watershed region
The return of seasonal rainfall amounts has led to a reduction in the Quinte watershed region's low water condition. Quinte Conservation and the Low Water Response Team announced on Thursday the regio...
Brock Ormond Nov 20, 2025

Local Amnesty International Branch advocating for human rights and environment
Submitted by Amnesty International Quinte Amnesty International's annual Write for Rights campaign returns in 2025, mobilizing communities around the world to defend human rights and protect the envir...
Brock Ormond Nov 20, 2025 PHOTO: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

OPP: Watch for driving hazards in winter, including wildlife
The OPP is advising drivers to drive safe and be aware of wildlife as the winter driving season returns. Snow, ice, and reduced visibility can make driving hazardous, and wildlife such as deer and oth...
Brock Ormond Nov 20, 2025 PHOTO: OPP/SUBMITTED

Deadersville spooks its way to $25,000 for BGHF
The Belleville General Hospital Foundation is benefiting from the proceeds of an annual spooky display in Prince Edward County. The Deadnersville walkthrough display brought in $25,000 over the Hallow...
Brock Ormond Nov 20, 2025 PHOTO: DEADNERSVILLE/FACEBOOK

Bancroft OPP laid impaired charge following first Festive RIDE Program of the season
Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched the annual Festive RIDE program overnight, resulting in one impaired driving arrest. Officers were conducting a RIDE ...
Paul Martin Nov 20, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - filling the vacant council seat in Quinte West
I would like to formally recognize and thank a Quinte West Councillor to who took an opposing viewpoint to my own last night for the best of all possible reasons. Quinte West Council has decided to fi...
Paul Martin Nov 20, 2025

Brighton man charged following crash in Cramahe Township
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver following a two-vehicle collision in the Township of Cramahe. On November 19, 2025, at approximate...
Paul Martin Nov 20, 2025