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A trio of local police officers have been recognized for their bravery. Belleville police constables Dan Joly and Corey McGee along with Prince Edward OPP constable William Barber were among 15 office...

Despite some opposition, Prince Edward County is getting ready to saddle up for another rodeo. This past summer's event on July 23 and 24 saw thousands in attendance at the Picton Fairgrounds. On Thur...

Affordable housing and workforce attraction will continue to be a major focal point for Prince Edward County heading into 2017. On Thursday, the Community and Economic Development Commission (CEDC) pr...

Concerns are growing in Prince Edward County about the effect school closures and consolidations could have on students, parents and economic development. On Monday, the Hastings and Prince Edward Dis...

Great news for shoppers ahead of one of the biggest shopping days tomorrow. Walmart in Trenton will be opening its doors from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Black Friday. The 2nd Dug Hill Road store has been c...

Canada 150 celebration preparations are starting to take shape in the County. The Canada C3 exploring vessel will be leaving the Port of Toronto on June 1, 2017, taking a 150-day cruise down the St. L...

Prince Edward County was the proud recipient of two separate donations Tuesday night. The first of two, a $5,000 cheque, was presented on behalf of the Prince Edward District Women's Institute for spe...

Prince Edward County council will see a slight increase in salaries in the new year. In a recorded vote of 10-3 Tuesday night, council voted in favour of a 1.4% jump in pay. Mayor Robert Quaiff voted ...

Emergency response crews are on the scene of a reported single vehicle rollover at 2891 Shannonville Road near Shannon Road. Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and Belleville fire crews along with OPP have b...

A Loyalist College Photojournalism graduate Farzana Wahidy is the recipient of the 2016 Premier's Award for Creative Arts and Design. Farzana was born and raised in Afghanistan during the civil war an...