Author Archives: Amanda Smith

While organizers aren't sure what this year's gala will look like, they are hopeful the annual event will continue. The Quinte Business Achievement Awards have celebrated business excellence in the re...

Prince Edward County firefighters were called to a barn fire this afternoon. The call to 779 County Road 5, just north of Picton, came in around 2 p.m. Five trucks from Station 1 responded with 17 per...

Northumberland OPP are asking residents in the Campbellford area to be on the lookout after a bear was spotted earlier this week. Police received information a black bear had been sighted on County Ro...

Via Rail Canada announced today (Thursday) service changes that will see a number of trains resuming. As of June 3, two trains between Toronto-Kingston and Montreal and three trains between Toronto-Ki...

The City of Belleville is allowing the opening of the following amenities because of changes announced by the provincial government. Outdoor sports facilities and multi-use fields (including baseball ...

Thirty-one people have now recovered from COVID-19 locally according to the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit. The number of cases remains at 43, meaning there are only seven active cases at t...

The City of Quinte West is reopening some public outdoor spaces as of Thursday (May 21) and Friday (May 22). Amenities to reopen include the Hanna Park fenced dog area, skate parks, soccer fields (not...

Canada Post has issued a stamp to celebrate radio history in Canada. The stamp issued today, May 20, celebrates the broadcast of the first Canadian radio program. The full release from Canada Post is ...

The family of Capt. Jenn Casey issued a formal statement this afternoon. From Canadian Air Forces Base Halifax, the statement from Casey's mother was read by Honorary Lt.-Col. Corrine MacLellan and no...

Two new doctors have signed on to work in the area. Docs by the Bay Physician Recruitment and Retention Program made the announcement on Wednesday. Dr. Angela Lambrakos will be opening her family medi...