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NDP Jessica Zielke embraces first campaign, eyes future run
Despite the loss, Ontario NDP Candidate for Hastings-Lennox and Addington, Jessica Zielke, enjoyed her first election campaign. Through this...
Feb 28, 2025

Ontario NDP offers to unite with Ford against U.S. trade war threat
A united front could be forming at Queen's Park with the Ontario PC government getting an offer from the Opposition NDP to work together to ...
Feb 28, 2025

Liberal Lynn Rigby vows to keep fighting for community despite election loss
Falling short in her first election, Ontario Liberal Candidate for Hastings-Lennox and Addington Lynn Rigby is looking forward to continuing...
Feb 28, 2025

Ontario PC Party wins Majority Government
Doug Ford's Ontario PC Party has won a third straight majority government in Ontario. The Conservatives took 81 seats, one better than at di...
Feb 28, 2025

The L&A County 48
Here is a look at what's happening in and around Greater Napanee and Lennox and Addington County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO: Today:...
Feb 28, 2025

Incumbent MPP Ric Bresee Re-Elected in Hastings-Lennox and Addington
Hastings - Lennox and Addington incumbent MPP Ric Bresee of the Ontario PC's has been re-elected in the 2025 provincial election. He will be...
Feb 28, 2025

Raiders sweep the Thunder in 4 games to move on to the semi-finals
The Napanee Raiders are now one step closer to the Schmalz Cup! Andrew Carr score first for the Raiders to lead the Thunder 1-0 in the first...
Feb 28, 2025

Community Spotlight: March is KFL&A Gets Active Month!
If the deep-winter blahs have turned you into a seasonal couch potato and you think shoveling snow is the only physical activity you can fin...
Feb 27, 2025

Greater Napanee declares March 26 National Epilepsy Awareness Day
The Town of Greater Napanee has officially declared March 26, 2025, as National Epilepsy Awareness Day following a request from Christina Lo...
Feb 27, 2025

Impaired driving charges laid after Highway 401 off-ramp crash
A 38-year-old driver from North Glengarry Township has been charged with impaired driving following a collision on Highway 401 in Greater Na...
Feb 27, 2025

Shawn Armstrong appointed permanent fire chief of Greater Napanee
Shawn Armstrong has officially been appointed Fire Chief of the Greater Napanee Fire Department. Armstrong, who had been serving as Acting F...
Feb 27, 2025

Ontario heads to the polls: Election Day is here
Voters across Ontario are heading to the polls today in a rare winter election, the first of its kind since 1981. Campaigning in freezing te...
Feb 27, 2025

Napanee driver charged with impaired driving after late-night vehicle stop
A Napanee resident is facing impaired driving charges after a late-night traffic stop. On February 25, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., members...
Feb 27, 2025

Napanee approves farmers market deal
Greater Napanee council has approved a revised agreement allowing the Lennox and Addington Chamber of Commerce to run a farmers market at Ma...
Feb 27, 2025

South East Health Unit approves balanced budget, facing future deficit
The 2025 budget for the South East Health Unit received unanimous approval Wednesday morning (Feb. 26). It's a balanced budget of nearly $60...
Feb 27, 2025

The L&A County 48
Here is a look at what's happening in and around Greater Napanee and Lennox and Addington County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO: Today:...
Feb 27, 2025

Community Spotlight: Find free art hidden in the community for Art and Found Day
Local artists will be hiding free artwork around the community as part of Art and Found Day, a global event where artists give away their wo...
Feb 26, 2025

MBC strengthens its presence in Eastern Ontario with CRTC approval of station acquisitions
My Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) is once again strengthening its position in Eastern Ontario. A little over a year after a purchase agreeme...
Feb 26, 2025

Big changes coming to Odessa Main Street: Public invited to give feedback
Major reconstruction is coming to Main Street in Odessa, and residents are invited to share their input at a public open house on March 10, ...
Feb 26, 2025

Greater Napanee renames Pool Advisory Committee with bigger plans for aquatics
The Town of Greater Napanee is expanding its approach to aquatic recreation by renaming its Pool Advisory Committee to the Aquatics Advisory...
Feb 26, 2025

Greater Napanee looking for members for waste diversion committee
The Town of Greater Napanee is now accepting applications for the Waste Diversion Committee. The committee's role is to help advise the Town...
Feb 26, 2025

NDSS to host top students competing in Limestone Skills Competition
The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is set to host the 2025 Limestone Skills Competition, giving students a chance to showcase their ...
Feb 26, 2025

The L&A County 48
Here is a look at what's happening in and around Greater Napanee and Lennox and Addington County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO: Today:...
Feb 26, 2025

Napanee Raiders now lead Trent Hills 3-0 in quarter finals series, Picton Pirates eliminated in 4
The Napanee Raiders hosted the Trent Hills Thunder Tuesday night for the third game of their quarter final series. Napanee was up 2-0 in the...
Feb 26, 2025

Local man charged with attempted murder after police confrontation in Stone Mills
A 41-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including four counts of attempted murder, after a confrontation with Ontario Provincial Polic...
Feb 25, 2025

Community Spotlight: Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day - here's how you can help stop bullying
Wednesday marks Pink Shirt Day, a time to raise awareness about the impact of bullying on children and youth. Dr. Linna Li, Deputy Medical O...
Feb 25, 2025

Police stop two stolen vehicles on Highway 401 - two suspects arrested
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people after stopping two stolen vehicles on Highway 401 in Greater Napanee. On Friday, Fe...
Feb 25, 2025

New art and history exhibits coming to the Museum of Lennox & Addington this March
The Museum of Lennox & Addington is launching two new exhibitions and a full schedule of programs this March. The Greater Napanee and Ar...
Feb 25, 2025

Winter storms cause blood donation crisis - Here's how you can help
The recent severe winter weather is taking a toll on blood donations across Canada, including in our area. Snowstorms, ice, and extreme cold...
Feb 25, 2025

Quinte Conservation appoints new chair, honours dedicated staff
Quinte Conservation has appointed City of Quinte West Councillor Don Kuntze as Chair of the Executive Board for a two-year term, effective F...
Feb 25, 2025