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Local volunteers receive Queen's Platinum Jubilee pin

As part of the Canadian celebrations of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the Throne, several local citizens are being recognized for their c...

Alana Cameron Jul 20, 2022 Recipients of the Queen's Jubilee Pin honoured for their volunteerism pose with Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams, July 20, 2022 at the Belleville Legion. (Photo: submitted/Office of Ryan Williams)

Mayor Harrison meets with air cadets training in Trenton

Air cadets from across the province are back in Quinte West this summer at the Trenton Cadet Training Centre. The cadet program offers a variety of dynamic training and experiential opportunities to l...

Alana Cameron Jul 20, 2022 Mayor Jim Harrison of Quinte West walks the ground of Trenton Cadet Training Centre (CTC) with Commanding Officer Walter Dermott, Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Crete and Cadet Chief Warrant Officer Aneal Mahadeo as part of his tour of the CTC July 19. (Photo: submitted/ CC FSgt Zuzana Parent)

Updated list of City of Belleville municipal election candidates

The current mayor and a former mayor still the only two candidates seeking the City of Belleville's top job, while 16 people have now filed papers to run for council. Incumbent Mitch Panciuk is runnin...

Alana Cameron Jul 19, 2022

Prince Edward County municipal election candidate update

With a month left until nominations for this fall's municipal election close, there remain three candidates for mayor in Prince Edward County. Incumbent Steve Ferguson is seeking a second term. His co...

Alana Cameron Jul 19, 2022

Sidney Ward councillor making a run for mayor in Quinte West

There are now three candidates running for mayor in Quinte West in this fall's municipal election. Karen Sharpe, currently a councillor in Sidney Ward, has filed papers to run against Jim Harrison who...

Alana Cameron Jul 19, 2022 Karen Sharpe has been appointed by Quinte West City Council to fill the Sydney Ward seat left vacated after the death of Terry Cassidy. February 8. 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

NOTICE: HPEPH issues Public Health Heat Warning

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is issuing a heat warning to advise residents of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties of continuing hot and humid weather today and tomorrow (July 19, 20). A heat w...

Alana Cameron Jul 19, 2022

Case count rises, so do fourth boosters

Local cases of COVID-19 have risen again as have hospitalizations. Meanwhile, fourth dose booster shots seem to be appealing to many people. In its weekly update, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health ...

Alana Cameron Jul 19, 2022

RELEASE: $58,000 legacy gift offers support for hospital equipment upgrades

Choosing to make a legacy gift to the hospital is an investment in a healthier future for the community. It was this desire to create a lasting impact that inspired G. Noriene Frederick to make a bequ...

Alana Cameron Jul 19, 2022 The Belleville General Hospital Foundation received a cheque for just over $58,000, July 19, 2022 from the estate of G. Noriene Frederick for the purchase of medical equipment within the hospital. (Photo: BGHF)

Resident loses more than $100,000 in bitcoin scam

Central Hastings OPP are warning people to be careful with their money after a local resident reported losing more than $108,000 to an online bitcoin scam. Police are investigating after the victim re...

Alana Cameron Jul 19, 2022

Quinte West opens cooling centre

In response to the extreme heat, Quinte West has opened its cooling centre. The centre will be open at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Arena today until 5 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Splash...

Alana Cameron Jul 19, 2022 Duncan Memorial Community Gardens, Trenton. (Photo: City of Quinte West)