UPDATE: Major police presence near Shannonville
5:30 p.m. UPDATE: On X late Saturday afternoon Lennox and Addington OPP offered more information on the incident on Enright Road in the hamlet of Read which is north of Shannonville. Police say they responded to a 911 call. Officers are investigating a non-suspicious death and the province's police watchdog the Specia...
Jun 15, 2024
Northumberland County Warden urging positive approach to homelessness issue
The Warden for Northumberland County is asking for residents to be mindful of comments made about the homeless after an encampment at the former Brookside property in Cobourg. Brian Ostrander released a statement warning of a rising tone of hostility directed towards the homeless, with it being intensified by blog post...
Jun 14, 2024
Fatal fire in Picton
There was a fatal fire in Picton Friday. Prince Edward County Fire and OPP responded to a fire at the Maple Villa apartment building on South Mary Street at close to 2 p.m. One person was taken to hospital and pronounced deceased. The fire began in an apartment on the second floor. There was minimal exterior damage to...
Jun 14, 2024
Senators sign forward Cole Reinhardt to one-year, two-way contract extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Cole Reinhardt to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the NHL team announced Friday. The contract carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $95,000 in the American Hockey League. The 24-year-old from Calgary had 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) and 76 penalty m...
Jun 14, 2024
Loyalist College receives national grant to continue natural products research
(Submitted to Quinte News) Loyalist College is proud to announce that its Centre for Natural Products (CNP), formerly known as the Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis (CNPMC), has been awarded a $1.75M grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to renew its national ...
Jun 14, 2024
Big week of celebration coming up in Prince Edward County
PECelebrates, a celebration of community, cultures and Canada, will take place from June 21 to July 1 across Prince Edward County. The celebration features a variety of events and activities that mark Indigenous History Month, Indigenous Persons Day, Pride Month, Multiculturalism Day, and Canada Day. "I am looking...
Jun 14, 2024
Celebrating bees and more during Pollinator Week
June 17-23 is Belleville Pollinator Week. Councillor Chris Malette, chair of the city's Green Task Force, made the declaration at Monday's meeting of council. "Pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners of farmers and ranchers and producing much of our food supply. Pollination plays a vita...
Jun 14, 2024
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Eat, Shop, Play, and now Stay with Homestead Marketplace
Homestead Marketplace had its official ribbon cutting on Friday morning. MORE BELOW
Jun 14, 2024
Brawl on Bleecker
There was a big brawl Thursday night in east end Belleville. City police responded in numbers after a report of about 20 people fighting at a Bleecker Avenue address. After separating the combatants, police charged 31-year-old Eric Parrinder with assault. As wel,l a 27-year-old woman from Bayside and a 48-year-old man ...
Jun 14, 2024
Free fishing Father's Day weekend
If you'd like to try your luck at some fishing this weekend you won't need an Ontario Outdoor Card. In celebration of Father's Day the province is allowing anyone to fish free of charge. All you'll need is valid identification. Several fish species are in season including pickerel, pike, and yellow perch. Bass season o...
Jun 14, 2024