From working in federal prisons to serving as a school board trustee, Rachael Prinzen says her experience navigating large institutions has shaped her approach to accountability and public representation. Read Quinteist's full "five questions" profile here.
Police recently re-visited the murder of Kathleen MacVicar in June 2001 in Trenton, hoping that after 25 years new information would lead to the apprehension of her killer.
But there’s another unsolved murder on Jan. 23, 1984, in the close-knit Village of Frankford.
As the days grow shorter and cozy sweaters come out of storage, the holiday of gratitude (and pumpkin treats) is almost here! As the Thanksgiving long weekend approaches, Canadians are eagerly preparing to gather with loved ones and enjoy festive meals together. As you plan and prepare for your weekend ahead, here’s a look at what’s open and closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in Carleton Place and Almonte, and what local services are affected.
Brockville has made a number of accessibility improvements across the city over the past three years, from expanding accessible playgrounds and transportation services to upgrading facilities and pedestrian infrastructure.
Carleton Place's mayor and deputy mayor have been acclaimed, but voters still have a choice to make when it comes to town council.
With 11 candidates vying for five council seats in the Oct. 26 municipal election, how do you decide who gets your vote?
To help residents get to know the candidates and where they stand on local issues, Lanarkist sent the same five questions to everyone running for council.
We've rounded up their responses in one place, along with available campaign and contact information, to help you make an informed decision before heading to the polls.
Three commemorative crosswalks will be painted in Prince Edward County next week to honour veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces ahead of Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day.
Belleville councillors are still struggling to find a temporary solution to provide dozens of urban homeowners in the city’s west end with a reliable supply of drinking water.
A beloved Brockville bakery with more than a century of history is welcoming in a new chapter, and its newest owner is a fresh, yet familiar face in the community.
The sixth annual Every Child Matters walk, hosted by the Tyendinaga Native Women’s Association, drew its largest crowd to date before participants gathered for the unveiling of a new residential school memorial.
Current Gananoque councillor Colin Brown is hoping to bring a fresh approach to governing the town should he succeed in his campaign to become mayor in October’s election.
Construction work is expected to begin this fall to transform the Old Fairgrounds in Belleville’s west end into a site for future housing.
The Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) officially opened its rebuilt and expanded Almonte base Friday morning, marking a major milestone more than three years after the former facility was destroyed by fire.
Perth student Duncan King is taking on a new role representing more than 14,000 students across the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. He spoke to Lanarkist about why student voices matter and what he hopes to accomplish this school year.
Could Prince Edward County's tourism economy become too much of a good thing? Athol candidate Emily Jane Pickstock says residents are raising concerns about traffic, development and the strain of four-season tourism.
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George Chuvalo faced some of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history and never hit the canvas. When he came to Belleville years later, he was fighting for something much more personal. Reporter Barry Ellsworth remembers his encounters with the boxing legend.
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a small homeless encampment in Brockville Wednesday evening.
Roads, the proposed Woods Quarry expansion and the building permit process are among the concerns Elizabethtown-Kitley council candidate Clint Thompson says he’s hearing from residents.
The former Front of Escott councillor is looking to return to municipal politics. Read Brockvilleist's full "five questions" Q&A here:
A GoFundMe campaign for Belleville Police Const. Jeff Smith, who was critically injured in a shooting outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue, has raised more than $500,000.
A Sons of Jacob member recounts taking cover inside of the Belleville synagogue as shots rang out Sunday night. The SIU has also identified the 29-year-old suspect.
UPDATE: Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after an exchange of gunfire near a Belleville synagogue Sunday evening left a man with life-threatening injuries and a police officer injured by gunfire.