Suspicious Fire in Trenton Park

Quinte West OPP and Fire Officials are investigating a supicious fire in Trenton. Emergency personnell responded to Centennial Park in Trenton, at 2 o’clock this morning, after a port-a-potty at the splashpad went up in flames.  Police have no suspects at this time. If you have information contact the OPP or Crimestoppers.

Early Start to Canada Day in Wellington

The Canada Day party gets started early in the town that claims to be the most patriotic in Canada. Chick Amey of the Wellington Canada Day committee says last year 2200 Canadian flags were flying in the town of 1700. Canada Day gets started tomorrow night with a chicken barbecue, a street dance and a fireworks show….and games, entertainment and special events continue all day Canada Day on Wednesday.

OSPCA Says “No Pooches in Pickups”

A local O-S-P-C-A Investigator is surprised at the number of people who put their dogs in the back of pickup trucks.

Tex Ridder says he’s noticed a lot of it this year, but it is against provincial legislation, which requires pets be transported inside the vehicle.

He says the dog can be thrown from the truck if there’s a sudden stop, and can also suffer eye injuries from insects and flying dirt.

Funding Coming Today for Local Projects

Communities across Prince Edward-Hastings are waiting for the good news this morning. MP Daryl Kramp, MPP Leona Dombrowsky and local municipal politicians gather at West Zwick’s Park in Belleville as funding announcements are made under the Recreation Infrastructure Canada fund. Belleville has applied for about 1.5-million dolars in funding for a new bandshell-pavillion at Zwicks and a parking lot and changerooms for Mary Ann Sills sports facility off Palmer Road.

Quinte West OPP seek driver in a hit-and-run

Quinte West OPP are asking for witnesses to come forward following a hit-and-run.

Police say a collision happened last night around 10 p.m. on Wallbridge Loyalist Rd. near Grills Rd…between a blue pick-up truck and a camper trailer.

Police say the camper was being towed by its owners when it was rear-ended by the truck.

Damage is reportedly so extensive that the camper has been written off.

The suspect vehicle is described as a blue pick-up with extensive damage to its front.

There were no injuries.

No injuries in Tyendinaga house fire

Mohawk fire crews remain on the scene of a structure fire on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

Belleville fire department says crews responded after residents of the York Rd. house called for help.

There were no injuries.

The investigation continues.

College Street apartment fire ruled accidental

The Belleville fire department have finished dealing with a small fire on College St.

Crews were called to the apartment at 180 College Street West earlier this morning.

No evacuation was ordered and there were no injuries.

The cause of the fire is said to be a dishtowel that was left on the stove and ignited as a result.

No charges will be laid.

Extreme speeding nixed on Belleville roads

It was a night of extreme speeding on Belleville roads.

City police caught and charged three drivers for speeding more than 50 kms over the limit overnight (SAT).

Under provincial law, each driver had their license immediately suspended for seven days and their vehicle towed.

All three were separate incidents.

Apollo club takes top honours at national weightlifting competition

Belleville’s club claims 8 gold and 1 silver medal

An outstanding performance by the Apollo Barbell Club at the national weightlifting championships in Montreal.

The Belleville club took eight gold medals and one silver at yesterday’s competition.

Participating were 50 athletes from across Canada…and all nine from Belleville placed and received medals in their categories.

Shirley Bly placed 1st in the 69 plus kilo class group F60 with a Total of 58 kilos.

Donald Buchanan placed 1st in the 85 kilo class group M75 with a Total of 95 kilos.

Manley Bly placed 1st in the 69 kilo class group M65 with a Total of 60 kilos.

Tony Walt placed 1st in the 105 kilo class group M40 with a Total of 270 kilos.

Joel Carr-Braint placed 1st in the 106 kilo class group M50 with a Total of 186 kilos.

Bob Walt placed 1st in the 94 kilo class group M60 with a Total of 200 kilos.

Gary Lewis placed 1st in the 105 kilo class group M45 with a Total of 177 kilos.

Sean Gawley placed 1st in the 106 kilo class group M35 with a Total of 270 kilos.

Rick Denard placed 2nd in the 105 kilo class group M60 with a Total of 88 kilos.

Restructuring by Air Force affects CFB Trenton’s Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre

The Air Force is realigning its structure by establishing a second air division headquarters to oversee the Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre at C-F-B Trenton and other military units.

The Chief of Air Staff, Lieutenant-General Angus Watt, says “the creation of 2 Canadian Air Division/Air Force Doctrine and Training Division in Winnipeg will regroup the majority of Air Force training, education and lessons learned functions into one formation, which will allow a better focus on doctrine, training and associated support.

A brigadier-general will command the new unit, which is expected to be operational by this summer. The commander will be responsible for Air Force training establishments at Moose Jaw and Borden, an Air Force Training Centre at Winnipeg, the Air Command Academy at Borden, and, the Aerospace Warfare Centre at Eight Wing.