Image Courtesy of The Peterborough Police Service (Peterborough, ON) | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Brooke, who was reported missing early Tuesday morning after failing to return home. Brooke was last seen on Monday, December 1st, at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the area of 572 Crystal Drive. Despite extensive efforts, officers have not yet been able to loca

(Belleville, ON) | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Belleville Police arrested a woman Saturday morning after responding to a disturbance inside an east-end apartment building. On November 30th, at around 9:39 a.m., officers were called to the lobby of the building following reports that someone had been tampering with security cameras and hanging clothing inside the entrance. When officers arrived, they found a woman in the lobby where clothing had be

| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | The Frontenac OPP is investigating a suspicious barn fire that occurred near Snow Road Station on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on November 30th, officers responded to a property on Elphin Maberly Road in North Frontenac Township, where North Frontenac Township firefighters were already on scene working to contain the blaze. According to police, no injuries were reported, and no livestock were inside the

(Kingston, ON) | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Kingston Police are alerting the community to a concerning scam after an individual reported being targeted by someone posing as a gas company representative. According to police, the incident began on November 20, 2025, when a resident completed an online form that appeared in their social media feed. The form claimed to offer a way to “decrease their energy bill.” Shortly afterward, the resident recei

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning for a wide stretch of southern and central Ontario. The system is expected to begin tonight, continue through the overnight hours, and carry into tomorrow (Sunday) before tapering off in the afternoon. Areas Affected: Uxbridge Beaverton Northern Durham Region Newmarket Georgina Northern York Region Pickering Oshawa Southern Durham Region Vaughan Richmond Hill Markham Belleville Quinte West Eastern and Western

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| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Steven Guilbeault has announced his resignation from the federal cabinet, stepping down shortly after the federal government and the Province of Alberta reached a major agreement to advance a new privately funded oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast. The deal, signed earlier this week, outlines a framework that would allow private-sector companies to build and finance pipelines. It also includes plans to revisit or rol

As winter settles into Ontario toward the end of November, the roads are already becoming slick, icy, and unpredictable. This time of year often brings freezing temperatures, steady light snow, and the kind of conditions that can turn an ordinary drive into a risky one with very little warning. Last winter showed exactly how quickly things can escalate. After the first major snowfall, OPP responded to more than 220 crashes across the GTA, plus another 120 vehicles  that slid

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON ) | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | A violent disturbance in Napanee has resulted in a lengthy police investigation and the recent arrest of a local man now facing numerous serious charges. The incident occurred initially on Saturday, November 8, 2025 , shortly before 6:00 p.m. , when Lennox and Addington County OPP were contacted by L&A County EMS  after paramedics located an injured individual inside a residence in Napanee. The

(BELLEVILLE, ON ) | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Belleville Police have charged a local youth following an incident in a city park that involved threats and a weapon. On November 24th at approximately 10:30 p.m., police received a report that three youths had approached a male in a local park. During the interaction, one of the youths allegedly brandished a knife and made threatening comments toward the individual. Following an investigation, offic

(BRIGHTON, ON) | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | 2nd Update: As of 8:27am, the disabled vehicle near 28 has been cleared. Update: As of 7:36am a disabled vehicle has been reported near 28 also going Westbound on Highway 401 increasing congestion and delays in the area. Drivers traveling along Highway 401 Westbound this morning should expect delays due to ongoing maintenance work between Northumberland Road 26 and Northumberland Road 26 in the Brighton

Issued at 2:53pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 by Environment Canada A Special Weather Statement has been issued for much of Eastern Ontario, advising residents to prepare for a period of strong southwest winds expected to gust between 80 and 90 km/h. These winds are forecasted to begin late Wednesday afternoon and continue into Thursday afternoon, with the strongest gusts anticipated overnight Wednesday into early Thursday. What to Expect Alongside the strong winds, there is

Link to Bill 60: https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-44/session-1/bill-60/status | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, has officially passed Third Reading in the Ontario Legislature and now awaits Royal Assent, the final step before it becomes law. Once that happens, several important updates will come into effect under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). These changes will

| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | A 22-year-old Picton resident is facing multiple charges after an armed robbery and vehicle theft at a local gas station early Saturday morning. Just before 1:30 a.m. on November 22, 2025, officers with the Prince Edward County OPP were called to a gas station in Picton after reports that a masked suspect, allegedly carrying a handgun, had robbed the store and fled in a stolen vehicle. Police quickly launched a coordi

| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | The Belleville Police Service is urging the community to stay vigilant as tax-related scams, particularly those impersonating the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), continue to circulate across the region. Police say scammers are reaching out through email, text messages, and phone calls while pretending to be legitimate CRA agents. These fraudsters often try to create urgency, fear, or confusion in an attempt to trick indi

Peterborough County, ON | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | The Peterborough County OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) are looking into two overnight store break-ins after incidents at the Hastings LCBO and the Foodland in Buckhorn. The first report came from the LCBO, where staff monitoring live surveillance saw a man inside the store after hours. Investigators believe he may have used a pry bar to force his way in. When officers arrived, the suspect had

Picton, ON | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | The Prince Edward County OPP is asking for the community’s help after an armed robbery and vehicle theft at a downtown Picton gas station early Saturday morning. Just before 1:30 a.m. on November 22, 2025, a male suspect entered the station, reportedly carrying a handgun. After taking items from the business, he fled in a stolen vehicle, leaving staff and the community shaken. Several OPP units including th

Residents in need of a safe indoor place overnight will once again have support in Quinte West this winter. A seasonal warming centre is set to open on December 1, 2025, providing nightly shelter through the cold months. The service will run out of Trenton United Church at 85 Dundas Street East, welcoming individuals from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. every night until March 31, 2026. The space is intended for anyone experiencing homelessness or facing unstable housing, offering warmth, s

Northumberland County   | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | As the investigation continues to move forward, the Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have issued a renewed call for witnesses following a serious two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Trent Hills that left one driver with life-threatening  and possibly life-altering injuries . The crash occurred on November 15, 2025 , at approximately 5:50 p.m. , near County Road 45 and Con

Belleville, Ontario | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | According to details provided, Belleville Police conducted a traffic stop in the city’s west end at approximately 2:48 a.m. on November 18, 2025. During the stop, officers identified a passenger who was reportedly wanted on an outstanding search warrant and subsequently placed the individual under arrest. Following the arrest, officers conducted further investigation which resulted in the seizure o