Bay of Quinte waters still higher than usual
Beaver Staff Quinte Conservation says that, although water levels on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario have been on a steady decline, a flood warning will remain in effect…
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Despite weather challenges, Napanee Fair fares well
By Seth DuChene Editor The long weekend’s unstable weather translated into diminished attendance at the 186th Napanee Fair — but it didn’t seem to dampen the mood. As the final…
Wynne gives hope to NURA clinic boosters during visit
By Seth DuChene Editor Those hoping to see a revival of the Non-Urgent Rapid Access after-hours clinic at the L&A County General Hospital got some hopeful words from Premier Kathleen…
Overdoses prompt fentanyl warning
Beaver Staff Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health is issuing an advisory that fentanyl overdoses have spiked over the last two days. The agency reports that five overdoses have…
Driver clocked doing double 401 speed limit
Beaver Staff A Quebec man was charged after allegedly travelling more than double the posted speed limit on Highway 401. The incident happened early this morning at 2 a.m. At…
‘GarrettFest’ music festival pays tribute to teen
By Adam Prudhomme Staff Reporter A trio of local bands will hit the Strathcona Paper Centre stage on Aug. 27 for GarrettFest, a fundraising concert that will be held in…
Woman killed in Hwy. 41 crash
Beaver Staff One woman is dead following an accident on Highway 41 in Addington Highlands. According to the OPP, at 12:30 p.m. officers with the Kaladar OPP detachment responded to…
Local golfer pleased with Canadian Open debut
By Adam Prudhomme Beaver Sports Austin James had the chance to live out every Canadian golfer’s dream over the weekend, teeing off among PGA Tour superstars at Oakville’s historic Glen…
L&A County backs Stone Mills on Yarker school
In its fight to keep Yarker Family School open, Stone Mills Township has the support of Lennox and Addington County council. At its regular meeting last night, council unanimously passed…
OPP seek public’s help in finding fugitive
Beaver Staff The OPP are asking for the public’s help in trying to locate a man who allegedly fled police during an incident on Tuesday. The man is considered by…