Category Archives: News

Crashes make for hazardous day on local roads on Sunday
Sunday was a dangerous day on roadways across the Quinte Region. Heavy snowfall was the backdrop for multiple crashes including ones that caused several significant delays on the 401 between Brighton ...
Paul Martin Dec 08, 2025

Fees and fines on the table on Monday in Belleville
Belleville Council will be discussing a wide range of fees and fines when they gather on Monday afternoon. The regular council meeting includes reports on two bylaws, one for the fees, charges for var...
Paul Martin Dec 08, 2025

Belleville Police Services Board to re-visit budget on Monday
The Belleville Police Services Board will be taking another look at the budget for 2026 at a special meeting on Monday. The BPS last Wednesday issued a notice of a meeting to be held on Monday morning...
Paul Martin Dec 08, 2025

Mitchell clinched 2OT win for Dukes on Sunday
The Wellington Dukes clinched a big overtime win on Sunday afternoon at Lehigh Arena. Will Mitchell scored the winner as the Dukes edged the Aurora Tigers 6-5 in double overtime. Wellington took early...
Brock Ormond Dec 07, 2025 Photo: Wellington Dukes/OJHL Images

From Belleville to the big stage: Local woman lands in Miss International Top 10
A new to Belleville beauty has recently returned from Japan after representing Canada in one of the largest beauty pageants in the world. 25-year-old Rachel Murgel competed in the Miss International c...
Hailey MacDonald Dec 07, 2025 Miss International Canada 2025, Rachel Murgel, after being called into the Top 20.

Springbrook Santa Claus Parade cancelled due to inclement weather
The Springbrook Santa Claus Parade has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The parade was set to take place for 3pm today. The Bay of Quinte region can expect to see 5cm of snow today.
Hailey MacDonald Dec 07, 2025 aguirre_mar / Depositphotos.com

2025 Tyendinaga Mohawk Council election results
The 2025-2027 Tyendinaga Mohawk Council election results are in. Residents voted for Chief and six Councillors on Dec 6 at Quinte Mohawk School. 32-year Chief incumbent R. Donald Maracle has been re-e...
Hailey MacDonald Dec 07, 2025

Weekend brawl in Picton results in arrests and charges
Three people have been charged following an assault in Picton, Ontario. On Saturday, November 29, 2025, shortly after 6:30 p.m., the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O...
Hailey MacDonald Dec 07, 2025

Paragon of Play opens in Quinte West
Paragon of Play, an enrichment hub for children, adults, and families, is excited to announce the opening of its new location in Quinte West. "I was born and raised in the area and running Paragon in ...
Hailey MacDonald Dec 07, 2025

Traffic disruptions Dec 7 for Consecon Christmas Parade
Road closures and restrictions will be in place on Sunday, Dec 7 from 12:15pm to 2pm for the Consecon Christmas Parade. Consecon Main St will be closed during this time as well as County Rd 29 between...
Hailey MacDonald Dec 07, 2025