Smith announces 2023 Gas Tax funding for the Quinte Region
The County of Prince Edward will be receiving nearly $150,000 from the Province of Ontario to support expansion and improvement of local public transit services. The funding is part of the…
Bay of Quinte MPP
Gary Fox remembered as a farmer who served his community well
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER After a valiant five year battle with cancer, a man who represented this community at several levels and in various political arenas has died. Gary Fox…
Unserved, underserved areas of Prince Edward County to benefit under provincial agreement
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER A provincial agreement with a trio of high-speed internet service providers is expected to help blanket the hard-to-reach areas of the Quinte region including remote areas…
NDP’s Kelly remains positive despite second place showing
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER While NDP candidate Alison Kelly made substantial inroads in Prince Edward County in the 2022 provincial election, it was another disappointing second place finish for the…
Future of Bay of Quinte, rural Ontario looking bright under PC majority: Smith
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER A fresh mandate from Bay of Quinte voters and a majority government with which to shape Ontario’s direction in the next four years is awaiting Todd…
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Kelly aiming to make jump from Board of Ed. to Ontario Legislature
ALISON KELLY-NEW DEMOCRAT PARTY OF ONTARIO Let’s start with a brief bio-where are you from, what is your educational background and professional background prior to getting into politics? I was…
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Ontario Liberals pinning hopes on Leneveu
EMILIE LENEVEU-LIBERAL PARTY OF ONTARIO Let’s start with a brief bio-where are you from, what is your educational background and professional background prior to getting into politics? My parents moved…
CADIDATE PROFILE: Incumbent Smith eager for a return to Queen’s Park
TODD SMITH-PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF ONTARIO Let’s start with a brief bio-where are you from, what is your educational background and professional background prior to getting into politics? I grew…
CANDIDATE PROFILE “Disappointment” in Ford leads former firefighter into political fray
ROB COLLINS-NEW BLUE ONTARIO PARTY Let’s start with a brief bio-where are you from, what is your educational background and professional background prior to getting into politics? I was born,…
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Charlton growing Green support in Quinte
ERICA CHARLTON-THE GREEN PARTY OF ONTARIO Let’s start with a brief bio-where are you from, what is your educational background and professional background prior to getting into politics? Raised in…