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PHOTO GALLERY: Belleville students protest Ontario's changes to OSAP grants, loans
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (919+ words) Ontario government's OSAP grant cut may mean some can't afford to study, students say Students of Belleville's Nicholson Catholic College walked out of Tuesday's classes to protest against changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program's grants and loans. "I don't…...
Up to 6,700 people attached to local primary care, says Ontario Health Team
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (549+ words) New numbers mark significant increase since the Ministry of Health confirmed with The Intelligencer in January that 2,000 people in the region had secured primary health care. Ontario's Primary Care Action Plan has attached 6,700 people in Hastings and Prince Edward counties…...
Ontario unveils new post-secondary funding model, ends tuition freeze, reduces OSAP grants
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (423+ words) Refocusing on OSAP loans while reducing grants TORONTO (CP) " Ontario is giving colleges and universities billions in new funding, while lifting a seven-year tuition fee freeze and cutting back on the amount of student assistance grants. The moves are in…...
CUPE calls for more hospital funding, predicts cuts and longer waits
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (892+ words) Health minister's spokesperson says union claims are "misguided" A new report by a union representing hospital workers predicts a drop in provincial funding is increasing wait times while forcing hospitals to cut beds and the public health care system to…...
OPP host anti-fraud sessons to be held at Picton banks
2+ mon, 54+ min ago (236+ words) The OPP are partnering with local banks to host "Officer in the Branch" events to provide residents with practical tips on avoiding scams and protecting their finances. Amid a rash of ongoing frauds committed upon unsuspecting victims in Quinte, Ontario…...
Late-week storm could affect holiday travel: Environment Canada
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (539+ words) Quick freeze on Friday and storm around Dec. 25 could make for difficult driving Environment Canada forecasts Hastings and Prince Edward Counties can expect frequent changes in the weather throughout next week, with a white Christmas uncertain. After heavy rainfall Thursday…...
Quinte Conservation urges public input on Ontario merger of authorities
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (579+ words) Quinte Conservation is encouraging the public to comment on legislation that is consolidating 36 conservation authorities in the province into seven regional conservation authorities (RCAs). Not impressed with a move by the province to consolidate Quinte Conservation authority into a newly…...
Full story: Hastings County opposing Ontario's ambulance funding cut
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (636+ words) County winds up $150,000 short after unexpected cut linked to expansion onto Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory Hastings County council is opposing Ontario's unexpected withdrawal of some of the province's funding for the county's ambulance service. Council met Thursday at county headquarters in…...
Belleville leaders opposed to Ontario reforms to conservation authorities
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (333+ words) City leaders unanimously opposed to merger of Quinte Conservation into a far larger authority if proposed legislation is passed at Queen's Park. Major reforms in the making by Ontario to consolidate Quinte Conservation into a proposed Eastern Lake Ontario Regional…...
Police probe two suspected drownings in Prince Edward County
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (259+ words) This story was updated July 22, 2025 Provincial police investigated two separate drowning incidents on the weekend in Prince Edward County. On Sat., July 19, shortly before 6 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to…...