Category Archives: News

Local landmarks to turn purple and blue for disability inclusion next week
Local landmarks will be turning purple and blue next Thursday as part of a nationwide effort to celebrate disability inclusion, accessibility and equality at work. Now in its sixth year, the Light It ...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 09, 2025

Crash briefly closes Frankford-Stirling Road
A serious crash briefly closed a busy road in Quinte West on Wednesday afternoon. Late in the afternoon, there was a collision on Frankford Stirling Road by Oak Lake Road Quinte West Fire Crews were o...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 08, 2025

Traffic disruptions on Chase Rd (Hillier) Oct 9
There will be traffic disruptions on Chase Rd in Hillier on Thursday. The County will be installing a replacement culvert. The work will take place south of 891 Chase Rd in the Environmentally Protect...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 08, 2025

Small businesses in Quinte invited to 'Paint Your Business' in Brighton
Small businesses in the Quinte region are invited to attend the Paint Your Business Event in partnership with the Brighton Arts and Culture Council to celebrate Quinte Small Business Week. The event w...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 08, 2025

Localized fire flow testing in Picton Oct 9
The County of Prince Edward will conduct localized fire flow testing in the Picton Drinking Water System on Thursday, Oct 9. Testing will take place on Barker St and Center St between the hours of 9am...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 08, 2025

Have You Heard? Campaign launches to bring soundfield systems to every primary classroom in HPE
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation has launched its bold new campaign, Have You Heard?, with a goal of raising $550,000 to install soundfields in every Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 c...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 08, 2025

Large union rally held at Loyalist College
Concerns about the future of Loyalist College were front and centre as another large rally was held on Wednesday morning. Hundreds of people attended the event with several high-profile speakers inclu...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 08, 2025

Charges of assault, uttering threats laid against Bancroft man
A man from Bancroft faces charges stemming from several past incidents with another party. Early Monday afternoon, Bancroft OPP officers were made aware of an assault that had occurred at a local busi...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 08, 2025

Frost Advisory issued for Quinte Region
A chilly night in the Quinte Region could have farmers and gardeners scrambling to protect their plants. A Frost Advisory has been issued for a widespread area which includes Brighton, Quinte West, Be...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 08, 2025

Night in White Garden Party raises over $43,000 for YMCA Strong Kids Campaign
On Friday, October 3 Connon Nurseries was transformed into a stunning setting for the second annual "A Night In White Garden Party," in support of the YMCA of Central East Ontario Strong Kids Campaign...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 08, 2025