Category Archives: News

Firearm owner sought in Tyendinaga Township
Lennox and Addington County OPP is looking for the owner of a lost firearm that was surrendered back in the spring. A community member attended the L&A OPP detachment with a firearm that he locate...
Brock Ormond Dec 16, 2025

Picton man posthumously honoured for heroism
North America's highest civilian honour for heroism is going to a Picton man who died while saving his nephew last summer. James Badgley posthumously received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after spri...
Brock Ormond Dec 16, 2025 Photo: Carnegie Fund Hero Commission

Charges laid after two-vehicle crash in Loyalist Township
Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving related charges following a collision in Loyalist Township. On Monday December ...
Paul Martin Dec 16, 2025

Belleville Cram-a-Cruiser Food Drive a huge success
During this holiday season, our community continues to show its incredible generosity. On Friday, December 12th, the Belleville Police Service held its annual Cram-A-Cruiser event at Joe's No Frills i...
Paul Martin Dec 16, 2025

New Ontario carbon monoxide alarm requirements take effect January 1
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue is advising residents to prepare for the changes in carbon monoxide alarm requirements coming into effect on January 1, 2026. The new regulations under the Ontar...
Paul Martin Dec 16, 2025

Winter Family Fun Day and New Year's Levee in PEC
Mayor Steve Ferguson and Council invite you and your family to celebrate the traditions of the New Year at the Winter Family Fun Day and New Year's Levee on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The celebration wi...
Paul Martin Dec 16, 2025

New executive director for CSBD
Community Services of Belleville and District is welcoming a new executive director. Adrianna Vanderneut is the agency's new ED, effective Dec. 1. With nearly two decades of experience in the nonprofi...
Brock Ormond Dec 15, 2025 Photo: Community Services of Belleville and District

'Pint-sized Gord' makes large-sized donation for mental health care
A youth philanthropist has given the Belleville General Hospital and its Foundation nearly $4,000 reasons to be grateful. The BGHF was honoured to welcome youth philanthropist Bentley Davidson - known...
Brock Ormond Dec 15, 2025 Photo: BGHF/submitted

OPP, fire in PEC battle it out on ice for a great cause
A 'Battle of the Badges' on ice produced outstanding results for a great cause on Saturday in Picton. PEC OPP faced off versus the PEC Fire Department in a spirited charity hockey game to raise funds ...
Brock Ormond Dec 15, 2025

CAA Arena turned festive and merry this past weekend
It was a festive and giving holiday mood inside CAA Arena in Belleville this weekend. Fans of the Belleville Senators came together to cheer on the team and contribute to community causes through Holi...
Brock Ormond Dec 15, 2025 Photo: Belleville Senators