Quinte West’s official announcements are hidden after 2 months, 4 years of posts kept online

Published Nov 12, 2025, edited Nov 22, 2025

The City of Quinte West’s news section on publishes official announcements from City Hall:

Quinte West only allows residents to browse less than 2 months of official announcements before the posts are either are hidden. As of November 12, 2025, the oldest post available was from September 3, 2025:

However, posts stay published and available in search engines for up to around 4 years.

Open Council commentary

Municipalities must prioritize accountability and transparency. When official announcements are removed from public view after 2 months, it undermines that responsibility.

This practice is actively detrimental to government transparency:

Accountability: When links to the City’s posts posts hidden, residents are blocked from reviewing past programs or statements. This makes it more difficult to hold the City accountable for its promises.
Research: Deleting these primary-source announcements makes it more difficult for citizens, journalists, and researchers to track local issues. A permanent, public archive is a fundamental component of open government.

If Quinte West wants to build trust, it should maintain a permanent, searchable archive of all past announcements. Maintaining a complete public archive is a minimal-cost, high-value commitment to transparency.

Topics: Transparency