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Council says their goodbyes in Prince Edward County

Outgoing Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff teared up as he watched those in council chambers rise to give him a standing ovation as his term as mayor officially came to an end. Quaiff says it w...

Amanda Smith Nov 27, 2018 (From left): Prince Edward County councillor Jim Dunlop, Mayor Robert Quaiff and Barry Turpin. Dunlop and Turpin presented Quaiff with a signed and framed photo and gavel as a memento of his time as mayor at their final council meeting. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

New Picton subdivisions approved

There are two new subdivisions coming to Prince Edward County. Council rubber stamped the projects on Tuesday night at Shire Hall. The two housing developments are next to each other. One, known as th...

Amanda Smith Nov 27, 2018

Prince Edward County councillor reprimanded for actions

Councillor Bill Roberts told those in council chambers even he is upset by what happened to cause the Integrity Commissioner to be called in to investigate an incident in Prince Edward County. Council...

Amanda Smith Nov 27, 2018 Prince Edward County councillor Bill Roberts (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Quinte West Physician Recruitment Committee receives grant

The Quinte West Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee got a financial boost today. The Eastern Ontario Development Program Grant of $5,000 is for community innovation. Paula Mason, the Physici...

Amanda Smith Nov 27, 2018 The Quinte West Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee received a $5,000 grant from the Eastern Ontario Development Program Group. (Submitted Photo)

Transit app a hit in Belleville

Just a few short months ago, Belleville Transit made national headlines with their bus hailing app. Belleville Manager of Transit Services, Paul Buck says it has been incredibly successful to the poin...

Amanda Smith Nov 26, 2018

Trenton parade winners announced

The Trenton Santa Claus Parade delighted thousands of spectators with marching bands and entertainers, this past weekend. Everyone was in high spirits and enthusiastic crowds lined the streets from Ce...

Amanda Smith Nov 26, 2018 Santa waves to the crowd during the Trenton Santa Claus parade on November 25, 2018. (Submitted Photo)

Belleville Transit welcomes one millionth rider

Belleville Transit welcomed their one millionth rider of 2018 this morning (Monday). Carl Ehrke was greeted by Mayor Taso Christopher, Paul Buck, the Manager of Transit Services and the Belleville Tra...

Amanda Smith Nov 26, 2018 (From left): Paul Buck, the Manager of Transit Services is seen with Carl Ehrke, Belleville Transit's 1,000,000th rider of 2018. Also present is Egerton Boyce, Joe Reed; General Manager, Transportation and Operation Services and Belleville Transit Committee chair Jack Miller. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

BPS setting priorities for next two years

The public is invited to a town hall meeting hosted by the Belleville Police Service. The meeting will be used to gather information and set priorities for the next two years as part of the Community ...

Amanda Smith Nov 26, 2018

Feed the Meter kicks off Saturday

The Feed the Meter campaign kicks off in five days and there is a lofty goal set for this holiday season. Maribeth deSnoo says there continues to be an incredible demand for the Food for Learning prog...

Amanda Smith Nov 26, 2018

Councillor apologetic following inadvertent reply-all email

Prince Edward County Councillor Bill Roberts regrets his actions and says he will not do anything like it again in the future. That's following an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner in Prince...

Amanda Smith Nov 24, 2018