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Although it may not feel like it with the cold and rainy weather, summer is just around the corner! Many canadians view the Victoria Day long weekend as the unofficial kickoff to the summer season, and this year it arrives on Monday, May 18, 2026. To make things easier for you as you plan your weekend ahead, we've summarized what’s open and closed in Carleton Place and Almonte, and what local services are affected on Monday.

https://lanarkist.com/2026/05/13/whats-open-and-closed-in-carleton-place-and-almonte-on-victoria-day-monday-may-18/

It may not feel like it weather wise, but the unofficial start of summer is this weekend. To help you prepare, we've compiled a list of what's open and closed around Belleville on Victoria Day - Monday, May 18, 2026.

https://quinteist.com/whats-open-and-closed-in-belleville-on-victoria-day-monday-may-18-2026/

Celebrating its diamond anniversary this year, the Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (TMH Auxiliary) recently presented a sparkling gift of $22,000 to the Quinte West hospital’s foundation in support of improvements to patient care.  

https://quinteist.com/we-are-proud-of-the-impact-trenton-memorial-hospital-auxiliary-marks-75-years-with-22k-gift-to-hospital-foundation/

The Brockville Police Service has shared that the names of of the mother and two daughters discovered deceased in their home on Thursday, May 7 are believed to be Louwanda (Wanda) Elliott, 49, Mackayla Elliott, 17 and Nikita Elliott, 15.

https://brockvilleist.com/2026/05/13/brockville-police-share-names-of-mother-and-daughters-found-deceased-may-7/

As Brockville residents continue to mourn after the deaths of a mother and her two teenage daughters last week, a celebration of life service planned for Friday at Brockville Wesleyan Church.

https://brockvilleist.com/2026/05/13/family-led-celebration-of-life-planned-friday-for-brockville-mother-and-daughters-found-deceased-last-week/

Teacher Jessica Norwood said the cause resonates deeply for students and staff alike because of the sheer impact and scope of cancer, affecting so many families in the community.

https://lanarkist.com/2026/05/13/everyone-has-a-reason-why-notre-dame-catholic-high-school-students-rally-for-relay-for-life-campaign-next-month/

The Canada Strong program will return this year, offering free lockage and 25 per cent off camping and roofed accommodations from June 19 to Sept. 7. Mooring fees will still apply.

https://brockvilleist.com/2026/05/13/parks-canada-welcomes-boaters-back-to-rideau-canal-for-2026-season/

From a 24/7 emergency department to 23 inpatient beds inside the first exposed mass timber hospital in North America, community members recently heard more about the new hospital being built in Prince Edward County (PEC). 

https://quinteist.com/the-momentum-continues-community-gathers-for-update-on-wonder-inspiring-new-prince-edward-county-hospital-build/

Police in Brockville have updated the area of interest they are seeking video surveillance from in support of the triple homicide investigation.

https://brockvilleist.com/2026/05/12/police-seek-surveillance-footage-from-newly-identified-area-in-brockville-triple-homicide-investigation/

Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited Smiths Falls recently to announce more than $13 million in provincial funding for local water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades.

https://lanarkist.com/2026/05/12/premier-doug-ford-stops-in-smiths-falls-for-major-water-infrastructure-funding-announcement/

Residents along O’Donovan Drive in the Mississippi Shores subdivision in Carleton Place are being advised of upcoming construction work tied to underground utility upgrades servicing a nearby apartment development.

https://lanarkist.com/2026/05/12/utility-upgrade-work-planned-for-mississippi-shores-subdivision-in-carleton-place/

The Town of Gananoque is warning vendors and applicants to remain cautious after reports of fraudulent emails targeting those connected to the Gananoque Farmers’ and Craft Market.

https://brockvilleist.com/2026/05/12/scam-emails-circulating-for-gananoque-farmers-and-craft-market/

The City of Belleville is asking residents to help shape priorities for the 2027 municipal budget through a new public survey.

https://quinteist.com/belleville-launches-public-survey-for-2027-budget-planning/

A contaminated parcel of waterfront property in downtown Belleville will remain in public hands after city council quashed a proposed bylaw to declare the property surplus and give it away.

https://quinteist.com/this-is-a-gem-contaminated-greenspace-in-downtown-belleville-to-remain-in-municipal-hands/

The Belleville Police Service has named retired justice Stephen Hunter as its first Honorary Chief of Police during a ceremony held Friday, May 8.

https://quinteist.com/belleville-police-service-appoints-first-honorary-chief-during-190th-anniversary-celebration/

The Ontario government is providing up to $200,000 to the Highland Shores Children’s Aid Society to help support vulnerable children and youth in Hastings, Prince Edward and Northumberland counties.

https://quinteist.com/bay-of-quinte-mpp-announces-200k-for-child-welfare-behavioural-support-program/

The Town of Perth says progress continues on two significant developments in the community, including ongoing discussions surrounding the former Algonquin College site and plans for a proposed development by CAIVAN.

https://lanarkist.com/2026/05/12/town-of-perth-shares-update-on-local-algonquin-college-site-and-caivan-development/

Advocates, community leaders and policymakers will gather later this month in Smiths Falls for a public discussion focused on the future of basic income in Canada and its potential impact on communities facing economic insecurity.

https://lanarkist.com/2026/05/12/lanark-basic-income-network-to-host-public-discussion-in-smiths-falls-on-future-of-basic-income/

Construction crews are back at work at the historic Five Span Bridge in Pakenham as Lanark County officially begins the second phase of a major rehabilitation project aimed at preserving the landmark structure for future generations.

https://lanarkist.com/2026/05/11/five-span-bridge-rehabilitation-project-in-pakenham-enters-second-phase-bridge-closed-until-november/

The Brockville Police Service is asking north-end residents and businesses to review surveillance footage that could assist investigators in the ongoing homicide investigation. Police also released a description of a person of interest.

https://brockvilleist.com/2026/05/11/brockville-police-appeal-to-public-for-surveillance-footage-potentially-connected-to-homicide-investigation/