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Firefighters Without Borders: Adapting to rapid changes

If challenge was the word earlier in the week, day three of training could be summed up with adapt. The Firefighters Without Borders Canada - Bombero Project Padre Las Casas crew knew today would be a...

Amanda Smith Jan 15, 2020 Firefighters are taught how to change the water streams on their nozzle and control the hose while flowing water. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Firefighters Without Borders: Getting down to business

Day two in Padre Las Casas saw our crews get down to work. It was a tough day for Firefighters Without Borders - Canada Bomberos Project crews - as we hit the local firefighters with the important, bu...

Amanda Smith Jan 14, 2020 Two day of training was all about theory to make sure the local firefighters have the skills they need to serve their communities better. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Firefighters Without Borders: Community means everything

Firefighters are a part of the community and if day one had a theme, community would be it. We got down to work and we'd be liars if we said we weren't a bit nervous. Here we are, strangers coming her...

Amanda Smith Jan 13, 2020 The Firefighters Without Borders Padre Las Casa crew with a local baseball team and some of their fans prior to a fun game. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Firefighters Without Borders: Challenges are just part of the mission

It doesn't matter where in the world you are, firefighters simply want to help. That is the whole purpose behind the Firefighters Without Borders - Canada Bombero mission. Two groups of firefighters, ...

Amanda Smith Jan 12, 2020 Firefighters on this mission in the Dominican Republic were greeted at the airport by the Fire Chief and his staff. (Photo: Submitted Photo)

Arrests made in serial break and enter case

Two people have been arrested and will appear in court to face charges related to a series of break and enters in Peterborough and Northumberland County according to Northumberland OPP. Jennifer Bridg...

Amanda Smith Jan 10, 2020 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)

OPP to focus on 401 patrols in Quinte West

People driving through Quinte West on the 401 are going to notice an increased police presence this month. According to Quinte West OPP, data shows January has a higher collision rate than any other m...

Amanda Smith Jan 10, 2020 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)

Woman charged with historical sexual assaults representing herself

A former supervisor at Highland Shores Children's Aid group home has chosen to represent herself at trial. According to Global News, Sandra Forcier did not show up for a scheduled court date today (Fr...

Amanda Smith Jan 10, 2020 Outside the front entrance of the Quinte Consolidated Courthouse in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Quinte Conservation issues water safety statement

Quinte Conservation Authority is issuing a water safety statement ahead of this weekend's weather. Forecasts have the region on the receiving end of 40-50 mm of mixed precipitation, which will cause r...

Amanda Smith Jan 10, 2020

Police station set to be opened July 29

The date has been set. The new Belleville Police Service headquarters will officially be opened on July 29. The opening will be accompanied by a ceremony and ribbon cutting to mark the momentous occas...

Amanda Smith Jan 10, 2020 Belleville Police Station south east addition, 2019 (Photo: Submitted/City of Belleville)

Prince Edward County briefs

LoveSong makes good on deal with Prince Edward County The saying goes "For every rule there is an exception" and that was seen on Thursday afternoon at Shire Hall. LoveSong Seniors Housing Project Fac...

Amanda Smith Jan 09, 2020