New Belleville Transit route system taking effect on Monday
Belleville Transit is getting set to implement its new route system on Monday. The new system is part of the city's plan to improve service over the next five years and beyond. Manager of Transportation and Operations for the City of Belleville, Joe Reid, spoke to Quinte News ahead of the implementation. "The real...
10h ago
Smylie's grocer to sponsor charity golf classic
Smylie's Your Independent Grocer has announced it is partnering with the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation as the title sponsor for the upcoming John Smylie Memorial Golf Classic. The upcoming annual golf tournament is being held to raise funds for the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation. Teams of four golfers can ...
10h ago
New funding for QEDC's Elevate Plus program
Ontario has announced new funding for the Quinte Economic Development Commission's Elevate Plus project. Elevate Plus is a program that helps unemployed and underemployed people be provided with the skills they need to succeed in different jobs in the Quinte Region. This specific funding is being invested into the manu...
10h ago
Art auction to support new hospital
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting a charity art auction to support construction of the new hospital. The Bid For The Build auction will take place on June 1 at the Crystal Palace in Picton. Historical and significant art pieces will be available to be bid on in a silent auction. Proceeds ...
13h ago
Tyendinaga woman recognized with Indspire Award for Education
A woman with the Mohawks of the Bay of the Quinte is being recognized with the Indspire Award for Education. Kanonhsyonne Janice Hill is a Clan Mother of the Turtle Clan, Mohawk Nation in Tyendinaga as well as the Associate Vice-Principal of Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation at Queen's University. She has been ...
14h ago
Brighton assault leads to charges
Charges have been laid against a minor in Brighton. At 8:45 a.m.Thursday, officers responded to Elizabeth Street in Brighton following the report of an altercation. EMS were also called to assess the victim's injuries. A 16-year-old has been charged with assault and will appear in court at a later date.
16h ago
More contraband seized
There have been more contraband seizures at Kingston area institutions. The Correctional Service of Canada says packages seized between April 30 and May 1 at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, included tobacco, marijuana, cell phones and cell phone accessories. The total estimated insti...
16h ago
Partnership will keep Madoc pool open this summer
The Madoc Pool will continue operating in 2024 with a little help from the YMCA. Centre Hastings Council has accepted an offer from the YMCA that would see the organization run the pool this summer along with a summer camp. The Y will operate and staff the pool which would be available for swimming lessons and public s...
17h ago
Suspect breaks in, takes a shower
Belleville police have charged a 22-year-old with multiple charges following a break and enter in the east end Thursday. Police were called to a residence during the midday where a suspect had broken in through a rear door and proceeded to use the shower. The suspect, who is known to the homeowners, allegedly threatene...
17h ago
Preparation continues for Quinte Air Show
With the Quinte International Air Show coming up at the end of June, preparations are well underway at CFB Trenton for the event. Jacqueline St. Pierre, director of Sponsorship and Customer Experience of the Quinte International Air Show, gave an update to the Economic Development, Tourism, and Special Events Advisory ...
May 02, 2024