County road 2 closed due to collision
Ontario Provincial Police are closing down part of County Road 2 in Quinte West after a Sunday morning collision. The road is now closed between Bolton Rd. and Tate Rd. as police work on the scene of the accident. At close to 10 a.m., an SUV struck a utility pole. A man in his thirties and a 10- to 12-year-old-boy were...
9h ago
More bridge closures this week
For the second week in a row there will be four consecutive nightly closures of the Quinte Skyway Bridge linking Deseronto-Tyendinaga with Prince Edward County. The bridge will be closed to traffic overnights Monday through Thursday (May 6 thru May 9) from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m the following morning.
18h ago
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