| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | December 28th, 2025 Update: The winter storm has just hit London and Kitchener and is on its way to the Quinte & Northumberland Regions. The weather data is showing it is expected to be in our area later this afternoon. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for freezing rain, with significant ice accumulation expected from Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning. Hazardous tra

A 44-year-old Peterborough man wanted in connection with a December homicide has been located and taken into custody, bringing an end to a weeks-long search.

Update Issued at 8:20pm Environment Canada is now calling for 10 to 15cm but more may be possible An initial weather statement issued earlier by Environment Canada called for approximately 8 to 10 centimetres of snowfall through the duration of the system, with conditions expected to ease overnight. That forecast has now already been surpassed. In the first four hours alone, snowfall totals in parts of the region have already reached the full 8 to 10 centimetre range, signall

A family is urgently asking for the public’s help to locate a missing dog following a collision on Christmas Day.

Each year, the amazing team at the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) helps track Santa Claus as he flies around the world delivering gifts

The Belleville Police Service has issued a media release raising concerns about a growing backlog of Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters in Hastings County, warning that ongoing court delays are preventing timely justice and undermining public confidence in the justice system.

Today’s Weather and Morning Commute Report Cold, seasonal winter weather is setting the tone across the Quinte and Quinte West region this morning. Temperatures remain below freezing with a mix of snow and cloudy skies, while conditions will be quiet generaly, drivers should expect typical winter road surfaces in some of the more rural areas. Winds may be brisk at times, adding a chill and occasionally reducing visibility in open stretches. 🚗 Morning Commute Update Highway 4

Update (8:20 p.m.): Highway 7 has been fully reopened following the collision that happened earlier this evening UPDATE (7:32 p.m.): Highway 7 in Marmora is now fully closed at Hastings Avenue to all traffic in both directions. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and avoid the area if possible. Earlier this evening, a travel advisory was issued after a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian along Highway 7 in Marmora. At that time, the roadway was partially

Changes to how school transportation routes are awarded in the region are prompting discussion among local operators and residents after a recent procurement process resulted in contracts shifting away from locally owned companies.

Image Courtesy of: Ontario Provincial Police - East Region Update: As of 11:39 am they have both been located safe. The OPP would like to thank everyone for sharing the appeal and for their assistance. The Ontario Provincial Police  Bancroft Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman and a young child. Police are seeking information on 21-year-old Angel Rodgers  and 18-month-old Elizabeth Liverance , who were last seen on Friday, December 19,

Belleville Police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence in the city’s west end on the evening of December 17.

The City of Belleville has announced upcoming changes to Belleville Transit that will affect riders beginning in January 2026. The updates include fare adjustments taking effect January 1, followed by route timing changes scheduled to begin January 5.

Ontario Provincial Police say a months-long investigation has led to the arrest of three individuals connected to a series of commercial break-ins that impacted communities across eastern Ontario, including the Quinte West area.

As our region heads into a stretch of warmer weather later this week, residents are being encouraged to take extra care around frozen waterways and to stay off the ice altogether.

Central Hastings OPP is asking members of the public in the immediate area of Jamieson Street East and Louisa Street in Tweed to shelter in place as officers respond to an ongoing police incident.

(City of Kawartha Lakes, ON) | Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have launched a formal investigation into a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 35 in Manvers Township late Saturday morning. Emergency crews were called to the scene just north of Ballyduff Road at approximately 11:00 a.m. The collision involved a passenger vehicle and a cargo van. Police have confirmed that the driver and sole occupant

Residents across Trent Hills are being asked to weigh in on the municipality’s 2026 Draft Municipal Budget, which proposes a municipal tax increase that will be felt per $100,000 of property assessment. According to the draft budget presented to Council on December 18, 2025, municipal taxes are proposed to rise by $42.76 for every $100,000 of assessed property value. This represents a 4.63% increase at the assessment level, applying to municipal taxes only. County of Northumb

The Quinte West City Council has officially approved a 4.99% municipal tax levy increase for 2026  following two days of Special Council budget deliberations held on December 11, 2025. The approved increase raises the City’s total municipal tax levy to $92.5 million  for the upcoming year. As a result, municipal taxes for Quinte West homeowners will increase, with the City estimating the change will amount to approximately $199 more per household per year . While individual t

A band of lake-effect snow off Lake Ontario may develop late overnight, starting early Saturday morning, bringing localized snowfall and reduced visibility to parts of the region. Conditions are expected to improve by Saturday night.

A snowfall warning is in effect for Muskoka as intense snow squalls off Georgian Bay are expected to bring significant winter weather to the region.