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Brighton trying to keep pace with building numbers
Brighton ended summer with about as busy of a month of August as last year when it came to building permits. In the municipality's latest building report issued Wednesday, seven permits were given out...
Brock Ormond Sep 02, 2026

Accessibility improvement work to start Wednesday near Picton Harbour
Accessibility improvements are slated to begin near the Picton Harbour Marina on Wednesday. Prince Edward County officials say construction work on the docks located at Water Lot 1 next to the marina ...
Brock Ormond Sep 02, 2026

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect in Quinte
Conditions are calling for heavy rain and thunderstorms Wednesday. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch (Orange), which could see damaging wind gusts of up to 110 km/h, large quar...
Brock Ormond Sep 02, 2026 thomaseder / Depositphotos.com

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month begins in Quinte West with flag-raising
A flag-raising event marked the beginning of an important month of awareness for families and supporters of those battling childhood cancer. Tuesday morning outside Quinte West City Hall, city officia...
Brock Ormond Sep 02, 2026 Photo: Facebook

70 international students have arrived at HPEDSB schools
The local public school board is welcoming a large group of international students to their schools this fall. Officials with the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board announced 70 students fro...
Brock Ormond Sep 02, 2026 Photo: Hastings Prince Edward District School Board

Labour Day service changes in Belleville
Please note the following changes to City services this Labour Day long weekend in Belleville: City Hall - Closed Sept. 7. Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre - Customer service desk closed and no pro...
Paul Martin Sep 02, 2026

Belleville Police encouraging people to show caution as kids head back to school
As students head back to the classroom, the Belleville Police Service is reminding drivers, parents, and students to make safety a priority as school-year traffic returns to our roads. With increased ...
Paul Martin Sep 02, 2026

Dozens of bus delays on first day of class in Quinte
The early morning fog had a definite impact on the first day of school on local roadways. Visibility was poor in many areas earlier Wednesday morning though conditions have improved and a Fog Advisory...
Paul Martin Sep 02, 2026

Fog advisory for parts of the Quinte Region Wednesday has been lifted
UPDATE at 8 AM - the Fog Advisory issued by Environment Canada has been lifted. ORIGINAL STORY - The first day of class could present a few problems with visibility in Quinte on Wednesday. A Fog Advis...
Paul Martin Sep 02, 2026

Financial literacy and citizenship to be focus at local public schools this year
The Director of Education and CEO of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board says there will be a heightened emphasis on two key areas this year at local schools. Katherine MacIver says t...
Paul Martin Sep 02, 2026

Weather
Fri Sep 4
Belleville, ON, Canada
Overcast. Feels like 16°C. Wind 10 km/h NW. Pressure 1013 mb. Visibility 10 km.
Last Updated: 5:32 AM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Sep 4
Quinte West, ON, Canada
Overcast. Feels like 16°C. Wind 11 km/h NNW. Pressure 1012 mb. Visibility 10 km.
Last Updated: 5:25 AM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Sep 4
Picton, Prince Edward, ON, Canada
Overcast. Feels like 17°C. Wind 13 km/h NNW. Pressure 1012 mb. Visibility 10 km.
Last Updated: 5:25 AM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Sep 4
Stirling, ON, Canada
Overcast. Feels like 16°C. Wind 10 km/h NW. Pressure 1013 mb. Visibility 10 km.
Last Updated: 5:26 AM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Sep 4
Napanee, ON, Canada
Clear. Feels like 18°C. Wind 8 km/h N. Pressure 1012 mb. Visibility 10 km.
Last Updated: 5:30 AM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)





