Category Archives: News

Monitoring ongoing for Marsh Creek contamination incident
The County of Prince Edward is providing the following update on the Marsh Creek contamination incident as of Thursday, May 7: A crew has completed its clean up of the road and catch basins on Picton ...
Paul Martin May 08, 2026 Photo: Prince Edward County

Frost Advisory in effect in Quinte
UPDATE FRIDAY MORNING AT 5 AM -The Frost Advisory for parts of Quinte has been extended on Friday morning. FRIDAY ADVISORY - Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Patchy frost is expected ...
Paul Martin May 08, 2026

HLAT MP Kramp Neuman presents petitions in Ottawa opposing ALTO high speed rail project
The quest to derail the ALTO high-speed rail project was front and centre in the nation's capital on Thursday. Hastings Lennox and Addington Tyendinaga MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman presented several petitio...
Paul Martin May 08, 2026

Fire pumper truck donated to training centre in memory of Jim Young
Jim Young's legacy of training the next generation of firefighters will live on through the donation of a fire pumper truck to the Hastings Prince Edward Regional Training Centre. Municipal leaders, f...
Paul Martin May 08, 2026

Lynx breaking records through rain and shine
The weather has not been perfect, but several Quinte Legion Lynx Track and Field athletes have still turned in recent record-breaking top 10 provincial performances in the outdoor track season. At the...
Brock Ormond May 07, 2026 Photo: Submitted

Record-breaking turnout reported at recent Bay of Quinte Home Show
The Bay of Quinte Home Show, presented by the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Trenton, delivered a record-breaking weekend from April 24-26, bringing together local businesses ...
Brock Ormond May 07, 2026 Photo: Submitted

Rising water levels trigger Shoreline Conditions Statement
Rising water levels have resulted in the issuing of a Shoreline Conditions Statement by Quinte Conservation. Officials with QC stated water levels in Lake Ontario have reached a level of 75.30 m this ...
Brock Ormond May 07, 2026

Approval of Tourism Development Fund requests in Quinte West
Quinte West organizations will be getting some financial assistance through the approval of tourism fund grants. Quinte West Council approved seven of 14 accepted applications at its meeting on Wednes...
Brock Ormond May 07, 2026

Kingston B&E suspect at large
The Kingston Police are seeking assistance identifying a suspect involved in a break and enter/theft that occurred late last month. During the overnight hours of April 23 the suspect reportedly broke ...
Brock Ormond May 07, 2026 Photo: Submitted

'BeeStrong' buzzes into Quinte
A local initiative merging beekeeping, mentorship and mental wellness for first responders, military personnel and other trauma-exposed professionals, is officially buzzing into its first full season....
Brock Ormond May 07, 2026 In 2026, Operation BeeStrong hosted several orientation sessions at NOD (Nature’s Own
Design) in Trenton to introduce the program to local first responders and military members.
This year there will be several orientation events lined up in this region as beyond as the
program is planning on expanding. (Image provided courtesy of Operation BeeStrong)