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Search for missing boater ends in tragedy

The search for a missing boater has ended with sad news. Members of the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit announced today (September 9) they recovered the body of a man first reported missing on...

Amanda Smith Sep 09, 2019

Four facing charges following disturbance, assault

Four people are facing multiple charges following a large disturbance on Pearce Street last Friday afternoon. Central Hastings OPP report they were called to Marmora and Lake Township around 4 p.m. af...

Amanda Smith Sep 09, 2019 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)

Unemployment rate sees local increase

The job loss numbers have been released for the month of August. In the Kingston to Pembroke economic region, which Quinte area is a part of, the unemployment rate was 6% last month. This is up from 5...

Amanda Smith Sep 06, 2019 cell105 / CC

People's Party of Canada leader in Napanee Sunday

The leader of the People's party of Canada will be in our listening area this weekend. Maxime Bernier, the leader of the PPC will be in Napanee on Sunday. The rally will take place at the Napanee Lion...

Amanda Smith Sep 06, 2019 People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier. (Photo courtesy Facebook)

Simulator helps to show distracted driving consequences

The Northumberland Detachment of the OPP has added another teaching tool to their arsenal. At the Brighton detachment today, a distracted driving simulator was on display for people to try out. The eq...

Amanda Smith Sep 06, 2019

Positive outlook at Highland Shores CAS

Things at Highland Shores Children's Aid Society are currently sitting in a positive position. The organization held its annual general meeting on Thursday night at the Mohawk Community Centre and Boa...

Amanda Smith Sep 06, 2019

Lower Trent Conservation issues Low Water condition

It blows one's mind knowing the Quinte region had the worst flooding on record this spring but Lower Trent Conservation has issued a minor drought status. The conservation authority says precipitation...

Amanda Smith Sep 04, 2019 Patrick Denker / CC

Partial burn ban in PEC lifted

A partial burn ban in Prince Edward County has now been lifted. The burn ban was put in place over a month ago on August 2 by Fire Chief Scott Manlow. This means open air burning is now permitted but ...

Amanda Smith Sep 04, 2019

Shooting investigation continues

Belleville Police are continuing to gather evidence from a shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in the city's west end. Members of the canine unit, along with other uniformed members, were seen look...

Amanda Smith Sep 03, 2019 The Belleville Police Canine Unit was on scene at 35 Union Street while investigating a shooting in the area of Union and Frank Streets in Belleville on September 3rd, 2019. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Assault charges following campground argument

A 58-year-old Loyalist Township man is facing assault charges following a disturbance at a campsite in Greater Napanee. On September 2, Lennox and Addington OPP officers responded just after midnight ...

Amanda Smith Sep 03, 2019 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)