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The City of Belleville is advising residents that ongoing power disruptions at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (QSWC) are impacting facility operations and programming. All aquatic and recreational programming scheduled for Friday evening, as well as all ice and meeting room rentals at the facility, have been cancelled. Programming and facility operations may continue to be impacted over the weekend.

Humane Society Hastings-Prince Edward has signed the Ontario SPCA’s No Hot Pets Pledge. The annual summer awareness campaign is designed to promote pet safety in the warmer months. Officials stress that temperatures can climb in vehicles in a matter of minutes, and leave pets vulnerable. Here’s a few tips from the local humane society on social media. If you see a hot pet in a car, call 911. Think twice when you put your dog in the car. Will you need to get out of the car at any point?

Tammy Smith (centre) joined by her family / Submitted. The annual Blair Smith Memorial Fishing with Kids event is back for its 18th year and will be taking place on Saturday, July 25,2026. This free event is a wonderful opportunity for local youth to experience the joy of fishing and create lasting memories with their families. “My husband was an avid angler who took our son and daughter on countless fishing trips where they made treasured memories.

A local man has been charged in connection to a sexual assault incident on Canada Day. Belleville Police responded to an apartment complex in the city’s east end regarding a report of sexual assault that day. It was reported that a male drove a female to her residence and, prior to her exiting the vehicle, sexually assaulted her. The next day, police charged a 26-year-old Belleville man with sexual assault and failing to comply with a probation order.

An investigation into a damaged business early last month has resulted in charges this week. Around 9:20 a.m. on June 6, Belleville Police responded to a call for service on Front Street, where they were told by an employee arriving at work that a window had been broken overnight. Officers reviewed surveillance footage and observed a woman attending the business, kicking the window, and then fleeing the scene on foot. Through continued investigation, officers were able to identify a suspect.

Congratulations, Jakasia Smith, the Cool 100 & Hits 95.5 Athlete of the Week! Sport: Soccer and Gymnastics Team Name: Coconuts for Soccer &  Aim Gymnastics Jakasia Smith is an incredible four-year-old athlete! Jakasia consistently goes above and beyond every single week with her dedication, energy, and positive attitude. Every week, she gives her all.

Traffic was backed up Thursday as a result of a crash on Highway 401. Around 1:30 p.m., members of the Greater Napanee Fire Department and the OPP, and Paramedics were dispatched to the 401 before the Deseronto Road exit for the collision. A caller to police reported a piece of a tractor trailer fell off and went into the windshield of another vehicle. Emergency crews also found a vehicle that had reportedly ended up in the ditch on its wheels.

OPP East Region is on the lookout for a missing teenager. She is described as 5’4″, with shoulder length black hair. Neveu-Devison was last seen in Napanee on Canada Day Wednesday. Anyone who has information on this missing person’s whereabouts, please call the #OPP

Team Canada is facing Morocco in Texas on Saturday, July 3rd in World Cup action. Prince Edward County will be hosting a free watch party for the Round of 16 game. Residents and visitors are encouraged to watch the game at The Regent Theatre in downtown Picton. Doors open at noon, ahead of the 1 p.m kick-off.

Mass band from 2025 concert / Trenton Citizens Band. Five regional bands will be coming together for one big show on Sunday, July 5th. The Trenton Citizen Band is hosting their second Mass Band Concert. The free show from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will be held at the Bob Wannamker Amphitheatre at Centennial Park in Trenton. The concert is free and visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Over 80 musicians will be together on stage.