Author Archives: Amanda Smith

The County of Prince Edward has instituted additional safety procedures at landfill and transfer sites to protect staff and the public during the COVID-19 outbreak. At landfills/transfer sites: All vi...

Residents have been cautioned to practice social distancing as much as possible and it is important to remember this precaution applies to all ages, not just adults. It is recommended that a minimum o...

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Hastings County is continuing to take action to safeguard the health and well-being of its staff, clients and the public, while continuing to ensure acce...

Mayor Steve Ferguson has formed several task teams led by County councillors that will support the municipality's response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. "Drawing on the expertise and experience o...

A second lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 has been identified in our community. The Hastings-Prince Edward Public Health Unit says this second case is unrelated to the first case announced yesterday (Th...

The first lab confirmed case of COVID-19 has been identified in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. The Health Unit says an individual who recently returned from travel outside of Canada developed sy...

A 50-year-old resident of Quinte West was arrested Tuesday after a drug bust in Quinte West. OPP executed a search warrant at a home on Old Hwy. 2 around 3 p.m. Police seized a quantity of drugs, drug...

The Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair has reluctantly decided to cancel this year's science fair on April 18, 2020. In order to respect the preventative measures for COVID-19 being put in pl...

Loyalist College President and CEO Dr. Ann-Marie Vaughan says their recent decision to have students move out of the residences is a matter of safety. Dr. Vaughan told Quinte News they made the reques...

After moving to Stirling-Rawdon four years ago, one couple was quite disappointed there was no local farmer's market. Now, after waiting for someone else to take the initiative, Jessica Rogers of Cree...