Several people charged after drug raid at Quinte West home
OPP raided a home in Trenton and officers say they found suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and meth.
Crime
Apr 3
Quinte West man charged after ‘numerous’ unsubstantiated calls made to 911: OPP
The calls included various medical emergencies and a 'vast assortment of calls' for police, OPP say.
Crime
Mar 22
Police investigate fatal house fire in Quinte West
A 60-year-old man died in the fire, police say.
Fire
Feb 23
Police lay further charges in teen’s slaying at Trenton, Ont. motel
Kiean Stoddard, 17, was found dead in a suite at the Park Motel Jan. 7.
Crime
Apr 8
Northumberland riders tout return of Via Rail commuter train after 4-year absence
A survey of 2,800 residents showed 66 per cent used Train 651 to get to work and 96 per cent said they would use the service if it resumed. The service returns May 27.
Economy
May 2
Residents along Otonabee River south of Peterborough brace for possible flooding
Otonabee Conservation and Lower Trent Conservation have issued flood watches for the Trent-Severn Waterway and its surrounding waterbodies and the Trent River.
Environment
Apr 17
Former Quinte West principal charged with misappropriating school funds
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board chairperson says the accused formerly worked at Murray Centennial Public School.
Crime
Feb 14
Quinte West drug probe leads to raids in Trenton, Scarborough: Belleville police
Police say fentanyl, cocaine, magic mushrooms, and crystal meth were seized.
Crime
Feb 14
Cascades announces closure of both Quinte region facilities
Paper and packaging company Cascades is closing its Belleville & Quinte West plants, leaving 230 jobless. Officials seek repurposing options for facilities.
Canada
Feb 14
New provincial budget provides hope for Southeastern Ontario
Provincial budget aims to tackle opioid epidemic, housing shortages, and healthcare gaps in Southeastern Ontario
Politics
Mar 27
Ex-Ontario military commander pleads guilty in high-profile firearms case
Col. Leif Dahl was sentenced to 12 months probation in connection with his August 2023 arrest.
Crime
Mar 21
Total solar eclipse: Where the best views in Ontario are expected to be
While a partial eclipse will be seen across much of Ontario, a total eclipse will occur on Monday in areas mainly along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario from Windsor to Cornwall.
Canada
Apr 5
5 charged with first-degree murder after teen found dead at Trenton, Ont. motel
Quinte West OPP say around 11 a.m. on Jan. 7, officers found the body of 17-year-old Kiean Stoddard of Quinte West during a wellbeing check at a Dundas St. East motel in Trenton.
Crime
Jan 31
Teen’s homicide at Ontario motel rattles neighbours: ‘I locked my door last night’
Kiean Stoddard, 17, of Quinte West was found dead in a suite at the Park Motel in Trenton, Ont. after police were called for a wellness check Jan. 7.
Crime
Feb 1
Secondary school contract teachers ratify deal with Peterborough public board
Approximately 700 secondary teachers with the school board had been without a collective agreement since Aug. 31, 2022.
Education
Mar 5
2 dead after overnight shootings in Toronto and Brampton
Two people are dead after shootings in the early-morning hours on Saturday in Toronto and Brampton.
Crime
May 11
Canadian zoo examined animal behaviour during total solar eclipse
The zoo collected data on a wide range of species, including some that are typically active during the day and others that tend to be more nocturnal.
Canada
Apr 14
94-year-old B.C. man honoured for role in Polish underground during WW2
A 94-year-old Coquitlam man is being honoured for his heroics during the Second World War.
Canada
May 14
Vancouver’s first public Canucks viewing party a success, say fans and neighbours
About 600 people came out to Oak Meadows Park near West 37th Avenue and Oak Street to watch the Canucks down the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Sunday evening.
Sports
May 13
Brighton senior dies following 2-vehicle collision near Trenton: Quinte West OPP
Quinte West OPP say after the crash on Highway 2 near Trenton, on Saturday, an 80-year-old man from Brighton was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Traffic
Jan 22
