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Active COVID cases almost doubled; another virus related death
There has been a massive spike in cases of COVID-19 in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties and the health unit is reporting another death due to the virus. There were 22 new cases Friday, bringing the...
Alana Cameron Nov 19, 2021
GRANquinte supporting international campaign to end violence against women and girls
GRANquinte, a member of the Grandmothers Advocacy Network, is asking people to join them in recognizing the United Nations 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. Local chair Sharon Vanclief...
Alana Cameron Nov 18, 2021
Just over half of local businesses are in full compliance with Reopening Ontario Act
Inspectors from the province and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health visited 178 businesses last week, checking for compliance under the Reopening Ontario Act. Overall, the local compliance rate is 5...
Alana Cameron Nov 18, 2021
Early morning search warrant in Trenton results in two arrests
Quinte West OPP seized $9,000 worth of drugs and charged two people following the execution of a search warrant in Trenton. The OPP Community Street Crime Units of Quinte West and Central Hastings, as...
Alana Cameron Nov 18, 2021 Cocaine, fentanyl cash and drug paraphernalia seized during the execution of a search warrant on Adrian Court in Trenton, November 18, 2021. (Photo: OPP)
Local cyclist continues to raise funds for BGH oncology department
A local man is using his passion for cycling to raise money for the Belleville General Hospital oncology department. Over the last five years, Chris Jeffrey has cycled to raise more than $15,000 for t...
Alana Cameron Nov 18, 2021 Dr Chooback (Oncology), Dr Kankesan (Oncology), Steven Cook BGHF Executive Director, Fundraiser Chris Jeffrey. (Photo: submitted/BGHF)
Jasper and Sampson campaign raises $183,000 for HSHPE
A matching campaign has raised more than $183,000 for the Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward's It Takes Heart Campaign in support of a new shelter. In October, the Jasper and Sampson Matching Campa...
Alana Cameron Nov 17, 2021 It Takes Heart Capital Campaign Chair Greg Sudds (left) meets with Tony Martin (centre) and Ralph Johnston and their dogs Samson (centre) and Jasper (right). (Photo: Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward)
PEC NOTICE: Make sure your home address numbers are visible
NOTICE: Ensure your home address numbers are visible and accurate Property owners and renters in The County's towns and hamlets are reminded to check their civic address signage to ensure their addres...
Alana Cameron Nov 17, 2021
Shop Quinte West program expanding
The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce is rebranding and expanding its Shop Quinte West program thanks to a major cash infusion from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The local chamber has received over $...
Alana Cameron Nov 17, 2021
Arrest in connection with several vehicle break-ins in Trenton
A single vehicle crash on Hamilton Road resulted in an arrest in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins in a Trenton neighbourhood. Monday morning, Quinte West OPP responded to a report of a th...
Alana Cameron Nov 17, 2021 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)
Wednesday COVID update
Of the six new cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, five are unvaccinated. HPE Public Health says the other case is a fully vaccinated individual. There are two...
Alana Cameron Nov 17, 2021