Category Archives: News

HPEDSB receives national award for Grade 9 anti-vaping campaign
The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board has been recognized for its efforts to raise awareness about the harms of vaping with a national award. Recently, the Communications team at HPEDSB, Ke...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 28, 2025

Northumberland OPP seeking assistance in identifying suspect in hit and run
Northumberland OPP is seeking help in identifying a suspect involved in a hit and run. On October 18, around 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of motor vehicle collision involving a passenger...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 28, 2025

Shoplifting charge laid in Belleville
Belleville Police have made an arrest in a shoplifting case. On October 27th at 4:02pm, Belleville Police responded to a business in the city's east end regarding a report of shoplifting. It was repor...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 28, 2025

Belleville woman charged with assault
A Belleville woman was charged with assault after a security guard was attacked on Monday. On October 27th at 9:49am, Belleville Police responded to a business in the city's east end regarding a repor...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 28, 2025

Drug charge laid in Bancroft
A drug charge was laid following a disturbance over the weekend in Bancroft. On Sunday, October 26, 2025, shortly before 4:00 p.m., officers attended a disturbance in the Town of Bancroft. One of the ...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 28, 2025

Belleville Council to discuss Capital Budget on November 18th
Belleville Council will gather to finalize the spending plan for capital projects in the city on November 18th. Council was presented with the overview for next year's Capital Budget and the 10-year C...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 28, 2025

Grade 9 math results showing improvement on standardized tests at PECI in Picton
Standardized test scores in Grade 9 math improved last year with the Hastings and Prince Edward School Board. Preliminary, unofficial data compiled from Individual Student Reports for the HPEDSB Grade...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 28, 2025

Early forecast could see rain for trick or treaters Friday night in Quinte
It's still a few days away, but it could be a soggy outing for "trick or treaters" across the Quinte Region on Halloween. The forecast from Environment Canada is calling for rain during the day on Fri...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 28, 2025

Disheartening decision for Dukes in double OT loss Monday
The Wellington Dukes perhaps deserved a better fate in trying to snap a long winless skid on Monday night. The Dukes battled hard throughout the night but came out on the losing end of a 6-5 double ov...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 27, 2025

Impaired driving, traffic offences in downtown Sunday
The Belleville Police laid impaired driving charges following a reported collision in the downtown area Sunday night. Just after 9 p.m. officers on duty found a vehicle with a damaged front tire and a...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 27, 2025