Stunt Driving charges in Prince Edward County
A driver has been charged with stunt driving after a traffic stop in Prince Edward County. The OPP say they clocked the driver moving at 133km/h in an 80km/h zone on County Road 1. The driver's licence was suspended, and their vehicle was impounded.
May 04, 2024
Student athletes win big in track and field event
East Northumberland Secondary School's team won big at the Burnbrae-Hungerford Track and Field Classic on Friday. More than 1200 student athletes competed in the event. East Northumberland Secondary School champions included: Chase Eddy, 1st in junior 300 m hurdles (43.88 s) Grayson Graham, 1st in novice 300 m hurdles ...
May 04, 2024
Sens fall in overtime to Monster
The Cleveland Monster defeated the Belleville Senators 4-3 in overtime at CAA Arena. The Calder Cup best-of-five playoff series is now tied 1-1. Wyatt Bongiovanni, Cole Reinhardt, and Stephen Halliday scored for the Sens. The Senators and the Monster were neck and neck after an action-packed first period, with two goal...
May 04, 2024
Summer bus coming to Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County is partnering with Base31 to offer a new transit option during the summer months. The Picton Summer Loop will follow most of the County Transit's current fixed route in Picton, which begins and ends at the Metro parking lot. The Picton Summer Loop will add stops at Base31 and The Waring House. The ...
May 03, 2024
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...
May 03, 2024
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 ...
May 03, 2024
New funding for QEDC's Elevate Plus program
Ontario has announced new funding for the Quinte Economic Development Commission's (QEDC) 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 in the...
May 03, 2024
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 ...
May 03, 2024
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 ...
May 03, 2024
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.
May 03, 2024