Category Archives: News
Call from off-duty police officer leads to impaired charge in PEC
A call from an off-duty police officer led to an impaired driving arrest in Prince Edward County On Sunday April 5, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers from the Prince Edward County Detachment ...
Apr 07, 2026
Family dispute in PEC ends in charges
Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after a family dispute late last week. On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p...
Apr 07, 2026
Whiteout conditions impacting morning drive on Tuesday
A late-winter hazard is causing major problems on the 401 through the Quinte Region. There have been a series of crashes likely caused by whiteout conditions and slick sections of roadway due to the s...
Apr 07, 2026
Special weather statement calling for 'brief, but intense' snowfall in Quinte has ended
UPDATE - the Special Weather Statement for the area was lifted by 8 am. A brief but intense snowfall could affect road conditions and driver visibility in Quinte on Tuesday morning. Upwards of 10 cent...
Apr 07, 2026
School buses cancelled Tuesday in Northumberland and Centre and North Hastings
Snowfall is causing some last-minute arrangements for parents several parts of the Quinte Region. Tri-Board has cancelled school buses in Centre and North Hastings on Tuesday. They are running in othe...
Apr 07, 2026
CFWD's 2026 Local Labour Market Plan Highlights Workforce Challenges and Opportunities
The Centre for Workforce Development (CFWD) has released its 2026 Local Labour Market Plan report, offering a comprehensive look at the economic realities shaping Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox &...
Apr 07, 2026
County Council set to approve company to provide Marina services
Prince Edward County Council is looking local for Picton Marina services. At its meeting Tuesday, councillors will consider approving a one-year lease to have Casa Dea Finance Limited partner with the...
Apr 06, 2026
Street sweeping and brushing to begin in PEC on Tuesday
The County of Prince Edward will be sweeping streets in urban areas of the municipality over the next few weeks beginning on Tuesday, April 7. Street sweeping will occur in the downtown areas of Picto...
Apr 06, 2026
Fraser Park parking lot partially closed for Trenton trunk sewer project
Construction for the Trenton trunk sewer project will begin in the Fraser Park area in downtown Trenton starting next week. Beginning April 7 until late summer 2026, the parking spaces in the south se...
Apr 06, 2026
Quinte West seeks community input on the future of Hanna Park
The City of Quinte West is inviting residents to share their ideas and priorities for the future of Hanna Park through a community survey. Quinte West's Parks and Recreation Master Plan recommended im...
Apr 06, 2026