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Kingston rolls out welcome mat for OHL draft
It is an event over a quarter-century in the making. The Ontario Hockey League are holding their first live player draft since 2000 this Fri...
9h ago

Local residents take rail fight to Parliament Hill
Close to 100 local residents from Hastings - Lennox and Addington travelled to Ottawa on Wednesday to join a large rally opposing the propos...
12h ago

Greater Napanee weighs rushed provincial housing funding plan amid cost risks
Greater Napanee is considering whether to apply for new provincial funding aimed at speeding up housing construction, but council says the t...
12h ago

Want to become a firefighter? Now's your chance!
The Greater Napanee Fire Department is recruiting Paid On-Call Firefighters for all three stations. Successful applicants will receive fully...
12h ago

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:...
16h ago

What's good in Greater Napanee? Summer reading fun returns to L&A Libraries
Families across Lennox and Addington County will have plenty of free activities to enjoy this summer as L&A Libraries launch a full sche...
Jun 11, 2026

Napanee family launches new fund supporting local students and charities
A Napanee family has created a new charitable fund at the Community Foundation for Lennox & Addington to support local causes and studen...
Jun 11, 2026

Charges of first-degree murder laid in death of Constable Tarun Bali
An 18-year-old Hearst man is facing a first-degree murder charge following the death of Ontario Provincial Police Constable Tarun Bali, who ...
Jun 11, 2026

BREAKING: Hydro pole crash shuts down Palace Road in Napanee
Palace Road is closed between Cardiff Lane and the Hwy 401 off ramps in Napanee following a collision involving a vehicle and a hydro pole. ...
Jun 11, 2026

Loyalist Township resident charged after sexual assault investigation
A 24-year-old from Loyalist Township is facing multiple charges following a sexual assault investigation in Amherstview. Members of the Lenn...
Jun 11, 2026

Greater Napanee approves cemetery resale policy
Greater Napanee council has approved a new approach to the resale of cemetery interment rights, allowing third-party sales to continue while...
Jun 11, 2026

OPP warns heat can turn vehicles deadly in minutes
The Ontario Provincial Police are reminding residents that heat can become deadly in parked vehicles in a matter of minutes as temperatures ...
Jun 11, 2026

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:...
Jun 11, 2026

What's good in Greater Napanee? ALCEF 50/50 jackpot continues to grow
Someone in Eastern Ontario is going to win big money. In a little over a week, June 22, the Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundatio...
Jun 10, 2026

Local patients to benefit from $1.25M boost to emergency care at Kingston hospitals
A $1.25 million donation from Kingston philanthropist Stephen Sorensen will improve emergency care across southeastern Ontario. The funding ...
Jun 10, 2026

Stoney Steps ArtFest returns with 65 artists and handmade treasures
Stoney Steps ArtFest is returning for its fourth year in Newburgh, bringing more than 65 Canadian artists and artisans together for a one-da...
Jun 10, 2026

Financial anxiety rising across Ontario, new poll finds
A new Financial Anxiety Index poll from United Way Centraide Canada shows two thirds of people in Ontario (63%) feel anxious about their fin...
Jun 10, 2026

$687K contraband bust at Collins Bay prison
Correctional Service Canada says staff at Collins Bay Institution seized a large amount of contraband during searches between May 20 and Jun...
Jun 10, 2026

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:...
Jun 10, 2026

What's good in Greater Napanee? This colouring book is helping local kittens
A new colouring book from local artist Lisa Ray Koenig is helping support cats and kittens in need through a partnership with Napanee Commun...
Jun 09, 2026

Massive barn fire causes more than $5M in damage
A large barn fire on South Shore Road caused an estimated $5 million in damage and drew a major response from local and neighbouring fire de...
Jun 09, 2026

MP Barrett weighs in as Tim Hortons pledges to hire 10,000 local workers
Tim Hortons is pledging to reduce its reliance on the temporary foreign worker program and hire 10,000 local employees across Canada. The co...
Jun 09, 2026

Police warning of jewelry swaps in Kingston
Residents and visitors are being asked to be aware of jewelry thefts going around Kingston. Police investigators say someone was approached ...
Jun 09, 2026

Hazardous material cleanup closes parts of Springside Park
Parts of Springside Park and Bracken Street will be closed for the day today, June 9, as cleanup work takes place. Crews will be removing ha...
Jun 09, 2026

Road rehabilitation work to bring delays on County Road 9
Drivers and residents along County Road 9 should prepare for construction delays as a road rehabilitation project gets underway this month. ...
Jun 09, 2026

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:...
Jun 09, 2026

What's good in Greater Napanee? Annual vet check-ups can help pets live longer
Canadian veterinarians are encouraging pet owners not to skip annual wellness exams, saying routine check-ups can catch health problems earl...
Jun 08, 2026

Music and stories take centre stage at Museum of Lennox and Addington
The Museum of Lennox & Addington will welcome local musician Steve Tanner for an evening of music and storytelling on Tuesday, June 16. ...
Jun 08, 2026

Hydrant flushing begins in parts of Greater Napanee
The Town of Greater Napanee says hydrant flushing will begin today, June 8, in parts of the community, including areas near Richmond Park Dr...
Jun 08, 2026

New Addington Highlands Township truck needs a name
Residents of Addington Highlands have a chance to leave their mark on the community by helping name a new Roads Department truck. The Townsh...
Jun 08, 2026


