OPP taking to the sky for Canada Road Safety Week
Ontario Provincial Police say East Region officers will be on the roads and highways as well as in the air during Canada Road Safety Week. A plane from OPP's Aviation Services will be working with officers on the ground to go after dangerous drivers. Police say officers will focus on "the big four" factors in...
15h ago
Careless driving charge after collision in Stirling-Rawdon
One person has been charged after a two-vehicle collision in Stirling-Rawdon Township on Friday. Central Hastings OPP say the collision happened around 8 p.m. Police say there was extensive damage to both vehicles with one of the drivers taken to hospital with minor injuries. A 19-year-old from Campbellford was charged...
16h ago
Partial shutdown of Glenora Ferry service Thursday
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has informed the municipality that the Glenora Ferry will be replacing a hydraulic cylinder on the ramp located on the Glenora side on Thursday, May 16. As a result of this work, the ferry will not be in operation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the MTO webpage to learn more about the ...
20h ago
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County couple sued in alleged multi-million dollar digital fraud
A Prince Edward County couple and a third unnamed person are the focus of a civil lawsuit alleging they were the creators of a digital NTF offering launched in 2021 known as the "Boneheads." An NFT stands for non-fungible tokens, digital markers describing products, access or special benefits that are promise...
21h ago
Honouring eras and the military family at the Invisible Ribbon Gala
The 2024 Invisible Ribbon Gala was held Saturday evening at the National Air Force Museum of Canada. More than 150 guests came dressed one of two ways; either in their finest gala wear, or dressed in an era of history. This included the Honorary Colonels and Wing Commander Leighton James, who dressed for the year 197...
22h ago
Impaired driving, argument with cabbie, branch swinging
Belleville police responded to 234 calls for service over a period from 5 a.m. on May 10, 2024 to 5 a.m. on May 13, 2024. Public helps find impaired driver A 54-year-old Belleville man is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic complaint received by police Sunday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., a member of...
23h ago
Council look ahead
Belleville council could decide on a policy outlined at helping its staff deal with unruly behaviour at city-owned facilities and sanctioned events at its meeting Monday. Staff is proposing implementing a so called "RZone Policy" due to a noticeable rise in inappropriate behaviour at facilities, parks, and ci...
May 13, 2024
Man arrested for drone drop
The East Region Community Street Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police has arrested a male in connection with a suspected drone drop of contraband items at Millhaven Penitentiary. On May 9, 2024 at approximately 7:30, police were made aware of a drone drop that was completed. A cellular phone, cannabis, hash, an...
May 12, 2024
Transport Squadron makes massive fuel delivery
Royal Canadian Air Force 429 Transport Squadron, based at 8 Wing Trenton, has completed a record-breaking fuel delivery to Canadian Forces Station Alert. The delivery, as part of Operation Boxtop, brought over a million litres of fuel to the northern community. The delivery was completed using the Globemaster III trans...
May 12, 2024
Bridge Street Closure
The westbound lanes of Bridge Street West will be closed on Monday. Between Octavia Street and James Street, the westbound lanes will be closed starting on Monday and remaining closed until Friday. Detours will be put in place for westbound traffic and pedestrians.
May 12, 2024