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Full burn ban in effect in PEC on April 1
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue (PECFR) is restricting all burning in the municipality effective Wednesday, April 1 at midnight. The burn ban restricts all fires including campfires, burn barre...
Paul Martin Mar 31, 2026

Sens sign prospect goaltender
The Belleville Senators crease just got a little more crowded. The Ottawa Senators announced they have signed goaltender Kevin Reidler to a two-year, entry-level contract set to start in the 2026-27 s...
Brock Ormond Mar 30, 2026 Photo: Penn State/Belleville Senators

Flood Outlook Statement extended for Quinte Conservation Watershed
Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for swollen creeks and nuisance flooding due to expected rain and rain on melting snow. Weather forecasts for the Quinte Watershed predict 25...
Brock Ormond Mar 30, 2026

Celebrating a century of film in Quinte West
It's a celebration that's been a century in the making for Film.ca Centre Cinemas. Dignitaries and guests were invited to the official unveiling of the Hollywood North mural on Friday, marking the 100...
Brock Ormond Mar 30, 2026 Photo: Film.ca Centre Cinemas/Facebook

Crawford claims silver with personal best
Belleville native and Mount St Mary's University freshman Aidan Crawford threw a personal best throw of 47.08m in Annapolis, Maryland to capture the silver medal in discus at the Navy Outdoor Invitati...
Brock Ormond Mar 30, 2026 Photo: submitted

Impaired charges laid in separate incidents
Belleville Police laid charges in three separate impaired driving incidents over the past few days. In connection with an impaired driving incident on December 31st, 2025, following an investigation, ...
Brock Ormond Mar 30, 2026

Pedestrian injured in Kingston crash
A pedestrian was seriously injured after they were struck by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon in Kingston. On March 29, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m. members of the Kingston Police Patrol Division res...
Paul Martin Mar 30, 2026

Impaired charges laid following two incidents in Quinte West
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid an impaired driving charge in two separate incidents over the weekend. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at approximately 10:55 p.m....
Paul Martin Mar 30, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued with freezing rain likely in Bancroft area
Most of the Quinte Region will have a very soggy Tuesday, but the threat of freezing rain is looming over the Bancroft area. A Special Weather Statement has been issued by Environment Canada for North...
Paul Martin Mar 30, 2026
Motion to revisit school bus contracts to be ruled out of order
A motion to reopen the tendering process for school buses with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board will likely never to go a vote. Trustee Parsons made the following notice of motion ...
Paul Martin Mar 30, 2026