Category Archives: News

Belleville building activity remains behind last year's mark
Belleville's building activity is remaining behind through the first four months of this year by comparison to 2025. The city's building department noted in its recent monthly report that the number o...
Brock Ormond May 12, 2026

U16 Spirits claim silver at Ontario Cup
The Belleville Spirits Girls Basketball organization is adding another medal to its collection. The Spirits U16 Barbeau squad finished with a silver medal at Ontario Cup in Welland this weekend, makin...
Brock Ormond May 12, 2026 The U16 Belleville Spirits grabbed silver at the recent Ontario Cup Tournament in Welland, Ont. Team members include: Kyrah Currin, Myla Empey, Peyton Pleasance, Rylee Baldini, Shelby Brant, Violet Buxton, Abigail Whiten, Maddy Whiten, Hannah Serviss, and Kaylynn Dutton. Photo: Submitted

Local track and field star helps NCAA D1 school win championship
A local track and field star has helped his school make history. 18-year-old Mount St Mary's University freshman and Belleville native Aidan Crawford lead the Mountaineers to their first ever NCAA Div...
Brock Ormond May 12, 2026 Photo: Submitted

Inmate death reported at Joyceville
An inmate's death has been reported at a prison in the Kingston area. Correctional Service of Canada officials reported an inmate from Joyceville Institution's Assessment unit died while in custody of...
Brock Ormond May 12, 2026

Belleville moves forward with plans for affordable housing in west end
Belleville has taken a key step to pave the way for more affordable housing to be built on the west side of the city. On Monday, Council approved a recommendation to approve the community improvement ...
Paul Martin May 12, 2026

Smile Cookie Week a sweet success in support of new Campbellford hospital
The Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation is proud to celebrate a tremendous success following this year's Smile Cookie Week at Campbellford Tim Hortons. Thanks to extraordinary community su...
Paul Martin May 12, 2026

Belleville Police encourage safe driving during Canada Road Safety Week
This week is Canada Road Safety Week, a 7-day national campaign aimed at making Canada's roads the safest in the world. This annual awareness campaign is designed to increase public compliance with sa...
Paul Martin May 12, 2026

Input sought to help shape Belleville's 2027 Budget
The City of Belleville is inviting the community to take part in the 2027 budget process and have their say. Belleville's budget is made up of two key components: capital and operating. The capital bu...
Paul Martin May 12, 2026
OPP investigating residential fire in Port Hope
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fire at a residence in the Municipality of Port Hope. On May 11, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Fi...
Paul Martin May 12, 2026

Stepping forward together: The 2026 Hike for Hospice invites community to talk in remembrance, support, and hope
There is something powerful about walking together, especially when each step carries meaning, memory, and purpose. Hike for Hospice is more than a community walk; it is a shared journey of remembranc...
Hospice Quinte May 12, 2026