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PEC to hear PELASS housing revitalization plan

It is no secret that finding a place to live in Prince Edward County isn't exactly an easy feat. Council will hear from the Prince Edward, Lennox and Addington Social Services in regards to their hous...

Amanda Smith Jul 11, 2019 (Photo: Quinte News)

Prince Edward County to discuss farming grant discontinuation

The Farming Assistance Grant Program in Prince Edward County potentially isn't going into effect this year. Council in Prince Edward County will be asked at their meeting today (Thursday) to discontin...

Amanda Smith Jul 11, 2019

B-Sens 2019/2020 schedule released

The Belleville Senators' 2019-2020 schedule has been released. The American Hockey League released the full season schedule on Wednesday afternoon. Their season begins October 5 in Toronto against the...

Amanda Smith Jul 10, 2019

Hasty Ps celebrate 76th anniversary of Landing in Sicily Day

Members of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment honoured their own on Wednesday to mark a significant anniversary. Seventy-six years ago, on July 10, 1943, members of the Hasty Ps landed on the sho...

Amanda Smith Jul 10, 2019 The ceremonial tree planting of two trees at the Hastings and Prince Edward Regimental Headquarters at the Belleville Armoury during the 76th anniversary of the Landing in Sicily. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Hasty Ps complete 100 mile march

It was a long, physically and mentally exhausting couple of days for a group of infantry soldiers with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. July 10 is celebrated as Landing in Sicily Day when the ...

Amanda Smith Jul 09, 2019 Members of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment finish their 100 Mile March on July 9, 2019 at the Belleville Armouries. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

More information released in Napanee B&E

Lennox and Addington OPP have released more information regarding a break and enter into a Napanee jewellery store earlier this week. Police say their investigation has revealed a suspect riding a red...

Amanda Smith Jul 09, 2019 Video surveillance captured this image of the suspect involved in a Napanee jewelry store break and enter on July 8, 2019. (Submitted Photo)

Hawkins Cheezies fire still under investigation

A fire at Hawkins Cheezies remains under investigation according to the Belleville Fire Department. Senior Fire Prevention Officer John Lake says the call came in around 12:15 on Tuesday afternoon for...

Amanda Smith Jul 09, 2019 Belleville Firefighters prepare to douse a blaze on the roof of the Hawkins Cheezies plant in Belleville, on July 9, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Quinte West man identified in Canada Day water recovery

Quinte West OPP have identified the man pulled from the mouth of the Trent River on Canada Day. Police say the man was 34-year-old Ashish Balu of Quinte West. Foul play is not suspected. Emergency Ser...

Amanda Smith Jul 09, 2019

City benefitting from construction increase

The construction industry is seeing a significant uptick in Belleville. The city released its June building stats, and for the year so far, the construction value has jumped to $62.3 million, almost d...

Amanda Smith Jul 08, 2019 Hexo's new site in Belleville is the former Sears warehouse (Photo: John Spitters/ Quinte News)

2 Air Movements Squadron sees change in command

There has been a change in command at 2 Air Movements Squadron at 8 Wing Trenton. Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Brandon Sing is the new Commanding Officer of the unit, taking over from LCol Teresa Brown w...

Amanda Smith Jul 08, 2019 Lieutenant-Colonel Brandon Sing is joined by Colonel Mark Goulden, 8 Wing Commander, as he takes command of 2 Air Movements Squadron from LCol Teresa Brown during signing ceremony at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario on July 8, 2019. (Submitted photo)