Category Archives: News
Health unit to keep smaller, leased office spaces open for now
Southeast Public Health will not be closing a number of smaller branch offices, at least for now. On Wednesday, the Board received the Branch Office Report and voted to continue to have branch offices...
Dec 18, 2025
SIU discontinues investigation into apprehension of teen in BGH parking lot
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O'Brien, has terminated an investigation into the apprehension of a youth in October in Belleville. On October 9, 2025, a woman called po...
Dec 18, 2025
Butter Bandits: Local & Organic Signs of a Growing Film & Television Industry in the B of Q
Belleville-based filmmaker Victor Cooper is being hailed as a homegrown success. Raised in nearby Madoc, he has lived, studied, and worked in Belleville for the past 20 years. A major player involved ...
Dec 18, 2025
Bob Crate elected as Warden, Mandy Martin as Deputy Warden of Northumberland County,
On Wednesday, Bob Crate, Mayor of the Municipality of Trent Hills, was elected as Warden of Northumberland County for the final year of Council's 2023-2026 term. Warden Crate previously served as Ward...
Dec 18, 2025
Quinte West Council moves ahead with Sports Dome Feasibility Study
Quinte West Council is moving ahead with a feasibility study to explore the possibility of building a new sports dome in the community. Councillors discussed the idea during tonight's Council meeting ...
Dec 17, 2025
Investigation into bull elk shooting east of Bancroft
Conservation Officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources are asking for the public's assistance in identifying those responsible for shooting two bull elk in the Bancroft region. Back on September...
Dec 17, 2025 Photo: Ministry of Natural Resources
Local public school students aim to be changemakers in society
The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board is aiming to prove that 'Words Matter' in school and society. The public board stated it has partnered with Harmony Movement to take a stand against ha...
Dec 17, 2025 Photo: HPEDSB/Submitted
Proclamations, feasibility on sports facilities on Quinte West Council agenda Wednesday
Quinte West is getting excited to mark some special occasions next year. At a council meeting Wednesday, the horseshoe will receive a list from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee of "Procl...
Dec 17, 2025
Prince Edward County getting new roundabout
An investment from the Ontario government is helping with traffic calming measures in Prince Edward County. The province announced Wednesday a new roundabout is being built at the intersection of High...
Dec 17, 2025
Plainfield man charged with impaired in Cramahe Township
A local driver has been charged with impaired operation following a traffic stop in Cramahe Township. Around 11:40 p.m. last Thursday, Northumberland OPP officers on patrol observed a passenger vehicl...
Dec 17, 2025