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Civic award presented to Prince Edward District Women's Institute

Prince Edward County is honouring the Prince Edward District Women's Institute for their contributions to the community. During Tuesday's council meeting, Mayor Steve Ferguson presented a group of rep...

Alan-Michael Steele May 08, 2024 Mayor Ferguson presents a plaque in honor of their civic award to members of the Prince Edward District Women's Institute.

Brighton council approves property purchase

Brighton Council has approved the purchase of a property by Memorial Park but it's not yet known how it will be used. On Monday council authorized the purchase of 21 Kingsley Avenue, for $550,000. A h...

Alana Cameron May 07, 2024 21 Kingsley Ave., Brighton. (Photo: Google Maps)

Wellington water and sewer trunk construction to begin next week

Construction of new water and sewer trunks in Wellington will begin on Monday, May 13. The new trunks will be constructed from the location of the existing water and wastewater treatments plants to th...

Alana Cameron May 07, 2024

Another doctor setting up family practice to Belleville

The City of Belleville's Doctor Recruitment Program has made another signing. Dr. Pratima Sharma will participate in the program while she finishes her residency through the Queen's Family Medicine Re...

Alana Cameron May 07, 2024 Dr. Pratiima Sharma. (Photo: submitted)

Brighton retaining some help to lobby for funding for new wastewater treatment plant

The Municipality of Brighton has applied to the province for funding for a new wastewater treatment plant. At Monday's meeting, council approved the hiring of a communications specialist to help with ...

Alana Cameron May 07, 2024 Current logo set to be updated.

Man arrested for mischief in Brighton

Northumberland OPP have arrested and charged a man with mischief. Police say around 9 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a report of a person causing damage to a residence on Meade Street in the Mu...

Zach McGibbon May 07, 2024

New campaign raising funds for ultrasound machine

Giant Tiger and the Belleville General Hospital Foundation have teamed up to launch a campaign that will raise funds to purchase a new ultrasound machine for the Maternal Child unit at Belleville Gene...

Zach McGibbon May 07, 2024 (L-R) Erin Hewitson, Major Gifts Officer, BGH Foundation; Rob Partridge, Assistant Manager, Giant Tiger Store 205, Sacha Witton, Owner, Giant Tiger Store 205. (Photo provided by: Belleville General Hospital Foundation)

New sports fields, courts and ice allocation policies in Brighton

Brighton council has adopted new allocation policies for its outdoor sports fields and courts and updated its ice allocation policy for the arena. Council received staff reports and approved the polic...

Alana Cameron May 07, 2024

County Transit asking for public feedback on new schedule

County Transit is seeking public input as it updates its schedule, including a plan to add a midday departure to its fixed route service. Prince Edward County recently received provincial funding to a...

Alana Cameron May 07, 2024 County Transit bus. (Photo: Prince Edward County)

Police calling for public help into arson investigation in Tweed

Central Hastings OPP are asking for the public's help regarding an arson investigation in Tweed. The fire was reported on April 16, 2024, just before 3:30 p.m. at a garage on Moira Street. Police say ...

Zach McGibbon May 07, 2024