News
April 1, 2026

On the Cover

The East Hill Funicular in Sussex

News
April 1, 2026

Long imagined funicular railway on the escarpment soon to become reality

News
April 1, 2026

Picton Marina to operate all 81 slips in the harbour this summer

News
April 1, 2026

Century-old tonic found at former Gilbert & Lighthall building works wonders

News
April 1, 2026

OPP state investigation started in Mid-March

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Editorial
April 1, 2026

The Gazette seeks any recollections, even the foggiest, from those who may have been at either of Sinatra’s Regent appearances.

Letters
March 25, 2026

Readers Write: Unaffordable Housing and Size of Council

News
February 25, 2026

"The greatest playwright of his generation"

Living History: 1916 / 1936

1916 / 1936

1916 / 1936

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Special Collection — History and Heritage

Stories about our past and its preservation

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Culture
March 4, 2026

From the very early days of the village of Wellington, Wharf Street was the centre of the town’s economic engine.

Culture
March 4, 2026

In 1884 frenzied by their own amateurish murder investigation, residents called for the execution of Joseph Thomset and George Lowder

News
February 11, 2026

Councillor John Hirsch, Vice-Chair the Built and Cultural Heritage Committee, describes the Historical Designation process.

Culture
February 11, 2026

The Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre is a County treasure

Sports
April 1, 2026

Despite an all-rookie lineup, the Panthers Wrestling Team was unstoppable at the Bay of Quinte Championships, capturing 7 gold medals and emerging as the top team in the region

News
April 1, 2026

For the second time in school history, the PECI Senior Improv team will compete at the Canada Improv Games

Sports
April 1, 2026

U15 Kings head to All Ontario Championships

News
April 1, 2026

Century-old tonic found at former Gilbert & Lighthall building works wonders

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

The fourth season of the Gazette's Books on Film club, presented in collaboration with The Regent, celebrates the work of the late Tom Stoppard

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Obituaries

Gone, but not forgotten

July 23, 1942 - March 25, 2026
January 2, 1932 - March 22, 2026
February 24, 1961 - March 17, 2026

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