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Weather advisory from Environment Canada

A winter weather travel advisory in effect for today. Brief but intense snowfall could affect road conditions and visibilities. Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations up to 5 cm. Red...

Alana Cameron Dec 13, 2023 A snow squall hits Wellington on January 29, 2019. (Photo: Submitted / Susan Butler)

Company's grant helps library become more accessible

An insurance company is helping the Tyendinaga Township Public Library become more accessible to those with disabilities. Township officials say the Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group has granted $48,0...

Alana Cameron Dec 13, 2023

Rotary Club of Picton fulfills pledge to Back the Build

The Rotary Club of Picton has made good on a promise to support the new hospital in Prince Edward County. Picton Rotarians announced Tuesday they have fulfilled their $100,000 commitment to the Back t...

Alana Cameron Dec 12, 2023 Pictured at the Prince Edward Yacht Club from left to right, Ian Chan, Rotarian and director of community service; Don Leslie, president of the Rotary Club of Picton; Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation; and Dr. Andy Janikowski, Rotarian and PECMHF Board Member. (Photo: Briar Boyce)

Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety

Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services is offering its 12 Days of Holiday Safety Tips to stay safe this season. Senior Fire Prevention Officer Greg King says the holiday season often brings joy and e...

Alana Cameron Dec 12, 2023

The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation needs support this holiday season

With so many people facing struggles this time of year, the Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation continues to seek the support of the community. One of its own, Program Coordinator Vicky Str...

Alana Cameron Dec 12, 2023

Area teen donates $10,000 to Children's Safety Village

A local teen is supporting the Children's Safety Village - Belleville in a big way. Bayside Secondary School Grade 10 student Dylan Phillips has donated $10,000 to the Children's Safety Village throug...

Alana Cameron Dec 12, 2023 Dylan Phillips presents a cheque for $10,000 to Children’s Safety Village chair Jean Czyczyro. Pictured (from left) John Mathers, Matt Howell, Amanda Mathers, Brad Newbatt, Jean Czyczyro, Dylan Phillips, Susan Walsh, Sherry Barker, Rebecca Mathers. (Photo: submitted)

Two people injured following collision between motorized wheelchair and an SUV in Tamworth

Two people are in hospital after a motorized wheelchair was struck by a vehicle in Tamworth. Emergency crews responded to Wheeler Street between Ottawa Street and Ballantra Drive just before 7 p.m. Mo...

Alana Cameron Dec 12, 2023 A male and female on a motorized wheelchair were taken to hospital Monday, December 11 following a collision with an SUV in Tamworth. (Photo L&A OPP)

Physician recruitment a tough job

As Belleville City Council approved an incentive to bring another new Nurse Practitioner to the city, the city's Physician Recruiter says she looks forward to a day when municipalities don't need doct...

Alana Cameron Dec 11, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Council rejects housing pledge, calls provincial tracking system flawed

Belleville Council has rejected a request from the province to make a pledge outlining the steps the city will take to achieve housing targets under the Building Faster Program. Earlier this year, May...

Alana Cameron Dec 11, 2023 Belleville City Council meets, December 11, 2023.

Welcoming Streets continuing with City funding

The Welcoming Streets Program in downtown Belleville will continue for another year. On Monday, Belleville City Council approved $140,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve fund for the Downtown ...

Alana Cameron Dec 11, 2023 Belleville City Council meets, December 11, 2023.