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Cars slipping and sliding during short snowstorm

Some surprise snowy weather Tuesday morning resulted in the brief closure of a section of Foxboro-Stirling Rd. Quinte West OPP say the quick morning storm covered the roads in a layer of ice with seve...

Alana Cameron Mar 28, 2023 A portion of Foxboro-Stirling Road was closed for a short time Tuesday, March 28, 2023 following a brief morning snowfall that left the road a slippery mess. (photo: Twitter/Quinte West OPP)

Chamber of Commerce to put on Carribbean Fest, Diwali

The Belleville Chamber of Commerce will deliver two popular events in the city this year. On Monday, city council approved an agreement that will see the Chamber add the Caribbean Festival as well as ...

Alana Cameron Mar 27, 2023 GoToVan / CC

Food insecurity not going away and long term solutions are needed

The Community Development Council of Quinte continues to promote its new vision and mission promoting food security. CDC Executive Director Ruth Ingersoll and Community Research Coordinator Amanda Sol...

Alana Cameron Mar 27, 2023 Ruth Ingersoll (right), Executive Director of the Community Development Council of Quinte and Community Research Coordinator Amanda Solmes (left) address Belleville City Council, March 27, 2023. (Photo: Alana Cameron/Quinte News)

Susan Walsh receives key to the city

A longtime employee of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce retires this week and has received a special honour from the city for her dedication to the organization. Special Events Coordinator Susan Wal...

Alana Cameron Mar 27, 2023 Belleville Chamber of Commerce Special Event Coordinator Susan Walsh poses with Mayor Neil Ellis and members of council after receiving a key to the city at Belleville City Council, March 27, 2023. Walsh retires Friday, March 31. (Photo: Alana Cameron/Quinte News)

PEC seeking public input on lawn naturalization

Prince Edward County is considering altering a by-law to allow voluntary lawn and garden naturalization on private property. Albert Paschkowiak, the County's Environmental Services and Sustainability ...

Alana Cameron Mar 24, 2023

Training at CFD Mountain View

Some special training is being conducted next week at Canadian Forces Detachment Mountain View. Members from 2 Wing Bagotville, will be conducting Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) training activities at ...

Alana Cameron Mar 23, 2023 A depiction of the ‘no drone zones’ in the area around 8 Wing/CFB Trenton and CFD Mountain View (National Research Council Canada).

Local reaction to provincial budget

Early local reaction to Thursday's provincial budget is positive regarding money for health care and to address the shortage of health care workers. Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison says money for healt...

Alana Cameron Mar 23, 2023 Got Credit / CC

Fatal 401 collision remains under investigation

Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's help as they investigate Thursday morning's fatal collision on Highway 401 near Deseronto. Two transport trucks and a passenger vehicle were invol...

Alana Cameron Mar 23, 2023 Scene of the fatal collision on the 401 near Shannonsville Road. (Photo: FireChief811/Twitter)

Ontario budget: Deficit this year, but government expects surplus in a year

Ontario plans to start posting budget surpluses in a year, leaning heavily on booming revenues to outweigh increased spending on health care which includes boosts to hospitals, home care and the medic...

Alana Cameron Mar 23, 2023 CafeCredit.com / CC

Tax increases unavoidable - City of Belleville to discuss 2023 Operating Budget in early April

Belleville taxpayers could be facing at least a seven per cent increase in taxes this year. Council will discuss the Operating Budget, the city's plan for the day-to-day costs required to deliver all ...

Alana Cameron Mar 23, 2023