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Two schools reopen for Friday as power problems clearing in Bancroft area
Two schools closed on Thursday in North Hastings because of power problems are reopening for Friday. The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board says that the lights are back on at their schools ...
Mar 13, 2026
Special Weather Statement for Friday with snow on the way
A late season snowfall may create some headaches in the Quinte Region on Friday. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement with snow expected to begin late Friday morning or early in t...
Mar 13, 2026
Fire at business in Belleville's east end
Belleville Firefighters were out early Friday morning at a fire in the city's east end. They responded to a structure fire in a small commercial plaza at 652 Dundas Street East (by Haig Road) shortly ...
Mar 13, 2026
Road shut down due to water main break in Quinte West
A section of road is shut down in Quinte West Thursday afternoon Byron Street from Heber Street to Princess Street is closed to traffic due to a water main break that occurred around 1 p.m. Local traf...
Mar 12, 2026
Loyalist Secondary Plan available for feedback
The City of Belleville is inviting residents to learn more about and provide input on the West Belleville (Loyalist) Secondary Plan a long-term planning framework that will guide future growth and dev...
Mar 12, 2026 Photo: City of Belleville
Five cheerleading standouts set to represent local organization later this month
Five local cheerleaders from Pegasus Cheer have earned invitations to represent the Quinte region at a national event later this month. The athletes qualified for the Cheer Challenge Cup Nationals aft...
Mar 12, 2026 Photo: Submitted
Flag lowered in memory of former councillor
The flag at City Hall in Belleville has been lowered to half-mast in honour of the passing of former City Councillor Frank Seemungal. Seemungal passed away last week at the age of 95. He served on Bel...
Mar 12, 2026 Photo: City of Belleville
26th edition of Sportsman Boat & RV Show arrives in Quinte this weekend
The Quinte Sportsman Boat and RV Show is in full swing this weekend. Dealers and vendors will be in attendance for the 26th annual event to answer questions about fishing, hunting, boating, camping, R...
Mar 12, 2026 Photo: Quinte Sportsman Boat & RV Show
Chestnut Park Real Estate Agents support new Prince Edward County hospital
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation is pleased to recognize a generous $5,000 donation from Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited Brokerage - Picton, made in honour of the broker...
Mar 12, 2026 Photo caption: Chris Kapches (left centre), CEO of Chestnut Park Real Estate Brokerage Limited, Anthony Cerasa (right centre), Vice President, Legal of Chestnut Park Real Estate Brokerage Limited, and Betty Burns (middle) office manager/salesperson at Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited Brokerage, Picton, present Shannon Coull, PECMH Foundation executive director and Nancy Parks, Chairperson of the Back the Build campaign cabinet with a cheque for $5,000 on behalf of the award-winning agents (pictured) of Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited Brokerage, Picton.
Ontario approves tender award for new Catholic elementary school in Picton
It's a key step in the continuing drive to build a new catholic school in Picton. The Ontario government has provided the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board with approval to award ...
Mar 12, 2026