Thank a doctor on May 1
May 1 is National Doctors' Day. Docs by the Bay Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is using the day to express its gratitude and appreciation for the dedication and commitment demonstrated by the doctors who serve Quinte West and Brighton. Docs by the Bay Chair Phil Wild says the work of physicians is instru...
12h ago
Arrest made following report of an assault
Northumberland OPP have made two arrests following a two-on-one assault. Police responded to a report of an altercation near Castleton in the Township of Cramahe around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Officers arrived on scene and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle reported to be leaving the location with the two accused. A ...
13h ago
Environmental Expo in the County
Prince Edward County has announced it will be hosting an Environmental Expo as part of its expanded Earth Day activities. The event will take place at the Prince Edward Community Centre on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The schedule for the event is as follows: Tree Talk -- 10:40 a.m. Be part of the discussion ...
13h ago
Several communities offering free trees this weekend
The annual Community Trees giveaway is Saturday, May 4. Several local municipalities, in conjunction with Quinte Conservation, are offering a variety of native tree and shrub seedlings free of charge. Quinte Conservation says native plants play an important role in the region's natural ecology, and the Community Trees ...
13h ago
Contraband and unauthorized items seized at Collins Bay Institution
Correctional Service Canada says several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution between April 16 and April 22. Items seized include tobacco, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, edged weapons and cell phone accessories. The total estimated value of the items seized is app...
14h ago
Prince Edward County recognizes heritage designation participants
Several properties in Prince Edward County are being designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. With the full participation of the owners, County Council has designated four properties of cultural heritage value or interest. In presenting two of the property owners with their official heritage designation certificates ...
15h ago
Belleville house fire
There was a house fire Tuesday morning in Belleville. Firefighters were called to an older two-storey wood frame house on Bleecker Avenue at Station Street shortly after 8 o'clock. The home's occupants escaped safely but at least two pets died in the fire. Response by firefighters was quick as the incident was just me...
18h ago
Over 100 km/h in a 60 in Belleville
Stunt driving charges were laid in Belleville Monday morning. Around 9:30 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Old Highway 2, going over 100 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone. A 24-year-old woman had her licence suspended for 30 days and the vehicle impounded for two weeks.
19h ago
Sword and knife seized in Belleville disturbance
Charges have been laid against a 40-year-old, following the report of a man with a knife in Belleville. Around 4:30 p.m. Monday, city police were called to Ashley Lane, between Station and Great Saint James streets. The man initially refused to drop the knife, however, eventually complied and was arrested. Police seize...
19h ago
Local rugby pioneer Curtis Crawford passes away
(With files from Paul Svoboda. Photo: submitted) A key player in the development of the highly regarded Belleville Bulldogs Rugby Club has died. Belleville native Curtis Crawford died Saturday in Ottawa after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 66. Crawford joined the Bulldogs in their second year as a club in 1977. ...
21h ago