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Health care leaders; "We are stronger together"

Local health care leaders are urging residents to take key actions as we approach what they believe could be a difficult cold, flu and COVID-19 season. Saying "we are stronger together," the Hastings ...

Alana Cameron Oct 14, 2022 (Photo: Facebook/Hastings Prince Edward Public Health)

Building activity slower in Quinte West in September

Building activity in Quinte West last month was well down from a year ago but, year-to-date numbers are similar. In September, the City of Quinte West issued 52 building permits with a construction va...

Alana Cameron Oct 14, 2022

Advance voting numbers in Belleville already strong, City Clerk addresses duplicate voter cards

The first day of advance voting in the City of Belleville was very successful. Advance voting began Monday and at Tuesday night's meeting of council, City Clerk Matt MacDonald reported 1,269 people ha...

Alana Cameron Oct 12, 2022

Council supports ambitious plan to tackle homelessness

Belleville City Council is throwing its support behind Not Alone Team Quinte's Tiny Homes Project however some councillors questioned the feasibility of having the program up and running by late Decem...

Alana Cameron Oct 11, 2022 Vino Noronha and Debbie Lee of Not Alone Team Quinte speak to Belleville City Council, October 11, 2022.

Streamlined patios and parklets for Downtown Belleville next summer

Expect a streamlined look for patios in downtown Belleville next summer but one that will improve accessibility and eliminate possible liability issues. Belleville City Council has approved almost $54...

Alana Cameron Oct 11, 2022 Proposed patio for Downtown Belleville.

Volunteer Firefighter retiring after more than three decades

Belleville City Council recognized a retiring volunteer firefighter at its meeting on Tuesday. Station Commander Cliff Christopher is retiring November 30 after serving the City of Belleville as a Vol...

Alana Cameron Oct 11, 2022 Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Chief Monique Belair, retiring Volunteer Firefighter Cliff Christopher, Belleville Mayor Mitch Panciuk. (Photo: Alana Cameron/Quinte News)

Santa Claus Parade dates set for Belleville, Foxboro

The date is set for the Belleville Santa Claus Parade and another parade is set to return after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, City Council approved a parade permit for t...

Alana Cameron Oct 11, 2022 (Photo: Downtown District)

New coordinator for Belleville Downtown DocFest

Belleville Downtown DocFest has announced a new Festival Coordinator ahead of its twelfth season. Local filmmaker Jodi Cooper will lead the 2023 documentary film showcase. Cooper is a writer, director...

Alana Cameron Oct 11, 2022 Belleville Downtown DocFest Board Chair Holly Dewar and Festival Coordinator Jodi Cooper. (Photo: Belleville Downtown DocFest)

Belleville Police Report, Oct. 11, 2022

Belleville police responded to 202 calls for service over the weekend from 5 a.m. on October 8, 2022 to 5 a.m. on October 11, 2022. Stolen ATV On October 8, 2022, Belleville Police received a report o...

Alana Cameron Oct 11, 2022 (File Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Second annual YMCA Amazing Race Quinte this Sunday

The YMCA Amazing Race Quinte is back for a second year. The event being held October 16 will see teams of two to four travel to different locations round Belleville and Quinte using clues and their ca...

Alana Cameron Oct 11, 2022