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Quinte West debate hits on economy and climate change

The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce held their all candidates debate on Tuesday night for the five people hoping to represent the Bay of Quinte in Ottawa later this year. The debate was held at the Kn...

Amanda Smith Oct 01, 2019 Federal election Bay of Quinte candidates at the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce all candidates debate at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Trenton on October 1, 2019. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Nursing fair a success for QHC

Quinte Health Care held their first job fair last week and saw over 80 people interested in a career in health care stop by. The event was held in the Education Centre at Belleville General Hospital a...

Amanda Smith Sep 30, 2019 (Photo/Michael J Brethour)

Inmate dies in custody at Collins Bay

An inmate died while in custody at Collins Bay Institution last week. Assistant Warden Lynn Dufresne stated in a press release, 55-year-old Thomas Tomelty died of apparent natural causes following an ...

Amanda Smith Sep 30, 2019

Teen crashes motorcycle into police cruiser

A 15-year-old will appear in court next month to answer multiple charges after a motorcycle crashed into a police cruiser. Lennox and Addington OPP report they received numerous driving complaints reg...

Amanda Smith Sep 30, 2019

ATV crash sends two to hospital with minor injuries

Lennox and Addington OPP continue to investigate an ATV collision that happened over the weekend. Police say around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, a collision was reported on Lazier Road in Tyen...

Amanda Smith Sep 30, 2019 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)

Quinte Red Devils weekly wrap-up

World Elite Training- Major Atom The World Elite Training Major Atoms traveled to Barrie to face off against their rivals, the Barrie Jr. Colts. Barrie got the first goal, but it didn't take long for ...

Amanda Smith Sep 30, 2019

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Neil Ellis

Liberal candidate Neil Ellis was on the Lorne Brooker Show this morning as we continue to introduce you to the candidates. Ellis discussed the economy, affordable housing, ending veterans homelessness...

Amanda Smith Sep 27, 2019 Liberal candidate Neil Ellis sits down and chats with Lorne Broker on Friday, September 27, 2019. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Local man flees from police

A Quinte West man is facing multiple charges after he failed to stop for police on Thursday night. Quinte West OPP say the vehicle in question was seen travelling east on Harrington Road around 10:30 ...

Amanda Smith Sep 27, 2019

City seeking parade route input

True to their word, Belleville council is seeking public input into this year's Santa Claus parade. The parade will be held on November 17. People are asked to submit their feedback to santaclausparad...

Amanda Smith Sep 26, 2019 Mrs Claus with Santa Claus (Photo submitted: City of Belleville)

Suspicious person calls lead to arrest, multiple charges

A Prince Edward County man is facing charges after multiple calls regarding a suspicious person in Picton. OPP say on Wednesday, officers received a call during the noon hour regarding the theft of a ...

Amanda Smith Sep 26, 2019