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Drivers keep OPP busy during warmer weekend

It was a busy weekend on the roads for Lennox and Addington OPP officers. A seven year-old was transported to hospital on the weekend with non-life threatening injuries after they were hit by an ATV. ...

Amanda Smith Apr 08, 2019

Prince Edward County to deal with Picton Harbour drainage, affordable housing

Affordable Housing The Affordable Housing Corporation could see some funds transferred from the County to begin their work. Council in Prince Edward County will have a by-law in front of them on Tuesd...

Amanda Smith Apr 08, 2019 (photo: panaromio.com)

Farm 911 Project launched in Quinte West

It was a first this morning for the City of Quinte West and farmer Rod Goit. The first Farm 911 sign was installed at a field entrance at the Murray Ward farm today (Monday). Farm 911: The Emily Proje...

Amanda Smith Apr 08, 2019 Farm 911: The Emily Project launched in Quinte West at a Murray Ward farm. (Submitted Photo)

Quinte Conservation flood outlook continues

Temperatures in the double digits are predicted through the weekend and that has prompted Quinte Conservation to keep their flood outlook statement in place. They say the warmer temperatures will caus...

Amanda Smith Apr 05, 2019 The Moira River in Foxboro from the Bridge on Harmony Road. Water levels will continue to rise well into the weekend. (photo: Quinte News/ Tim Durkin)

Firearms stolen from Trent Hills home

Over a dozen firearms have been reported stolen following a house fire in Trent Hills. Northumberland OPP report they were called to a seasonal home on Birch Point Road on March 28 in the evening hour...

Amanda Smith Apr 05, 2019

Two facing drug charges

Two people are facing criminal charges after Northumberland OPP officers on foot patrol noticed a vehicle in a suspicious location. Police say on March 31, officers were in the area of Rice Lake Drive...

Amanda Smith Apr 05, 2019 Items seized following a foot patrol by Northumberland OPP last month. (Submitted photo)

Training at CFB Trenton set for Friday

A heads up for drivers travelling around CFB Trenton tomorrow that you may notice an increased security presence. Canadian Armed Forces members will be conducting some training around the base during ...

Amanda Smith Apr 04, 2019

Throwing stones for a good cause

Amanda Smith Apr 03, 2019 The 2019 Curling for Cancer fundraiser took place at the Trenton Curling Club on April 3, 2019. Dan ONeill, Sean Kelly, Karen Sharpe, Shelly Ackers, Orlena Cain and Ron Riddell all participated in the fundraiser which exceeded their fundraising goal of $10,000. Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Rabies investigations climb again in 2018

Rabies investigations in Hastings and Prince Edward were up in 2018. The Hastings and Prince Edward Board of Health heard from Public Health Inspector Kimberley Craig on Wednesday that there were 553 ...

Amanda Smith Apr 03, 2019

Board of Trustees hoping for autism funding changes

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board wants the Minister of Education to take another look at the proposed autism funding supports in place in school systems. Board of Trustees Chair, S...

Amanda Smith Apr 02, 2019