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424 Transport and Rescue Squadron Welcomes New Honorary Colonel

Submitted to Quinte News: Members of the 424 Transport and Rescue "Tiger" Squadron welcomed the Squadron's new Honorary Colonel (HCol), Suzanne Hunt, during an investiture ceremony at 8 Wing/Canadian ...

News May 16, 2025 The new 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron, Honorary Colonel (HCol), Suzanne Hunt (right); is joined by Lieutenant-Colonel Neil Prescott, Commanding Officer of 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron (left); and Squadron Chief Warrant Officer (SCWO), CWO Carl Phaneuf (standing); as HCol Hunt formalizes her investiture during a ceremony at 8 Wing, Trenton, Ontario, on April 24, 2025. Photo by: Sailor 1st Class Erin Roberts, 8 Wing Imagery Technician.

Paving fraud and a connection to human trafficking

Sometimes homeowners are not the only victims of fraudulent paving contractors. Over the past few years, the East Region OPP have responded to multiple reports of persistent, persuasive and sometimes ...

News May 16, 2025

Wrapping up McHappy Day in Northumberland

(Submitted to Quinte News) Smiles are always on the menu, and they were certainly evident at the recent McHappy Day that served up another year of life-changing impact for children in need of treatmen...

News May 14, 2025 McHappy Day in Cobourg-Port Hope served up a big win for kids’ charities, including Five Counties Children’s Centre. Local McDonald’s owner-operator Lisa Wilson (far right) says she is extremely grateful for the community’s support. (Photo and caption submitted)

Local cancer warrior embarks on trek to fund life-saving equipment

(submitted to Quinte News) What started as a personal gesture of support by Doug Peterson and Judi Rufo of Rufo Real Estate has grown into a region-wide movement of hope. Deeply inspired by their clos...

News May 13, 2025

Kingston Police Traffic Safety Unit incorporates drone technology to address distracted driving

The Kingston Police Traffic Safety Unit is finding additional uses for its collision reconstruction drone to combat distracted driving and make local roadways safer. On Wednesday, May 7, the Traffic S...

News May 09, 2025

DRPS arrest ride-share driver for sexual assault

A ride-share driver has been arrested after sexually assaulting a patron. On Saturday, May 3, members of the DRPS Central West Criminal Investigations Branch concluded an investigation into a sexual a...

News May 09, 2025

Bancroft woman charged with failing to comply with a release order

(Submitted to Quinte News) Members of the Bancroft OPP have arrested one person for failing to comply with a release order. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, officers were conducting an investigation in the T...

News May 08, 2025

Nutrience Partners with HSHPE

(Submitted to Quinte News) The Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward (HSHPE) is delighted to welcome Nutrience as its official pet food supplier for the animals in its care that have been abandoned, n...

News May 07, 2025

Rotary Club of Picton donates $5,000 toward new CT Scanner

(Submitted to Quinte News) The Rotary Club of Picton has once again demonstrated its continued commitment to local healthcare with a $5,000 donation to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECM...

News May 06, 2025 From left to right: Nancy Griffin, Rotary president; Ian Chan, Rotary director of community service; Paul Massey, Rotarian and Back the Build Campaign Cabinet member and Briar Boyce, senior development officer, PECMHF. Photo Credit: Rotarian Rick Jones

Car4Cancer Early Bird deadline nears

(Submitted to Quinte News) The stakes have never been higher - and the support has never been stronger. The Car4Cancer Super Draw is racing toward its biggest year yet, offering one lucky winner the k...

News May 06, 2025