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Loyalist Board of Governors welcomes new chair

There is a new chair of the Loyalist College Board of Governors. Pam Jolliffe has been appointed for a one year term and succeeds Bob Forder, who served as chair since 2017. Jolliffe joined the Board ...

Amanda Smith Oct 01, 2020

Celebrating National Seniors Day

The City of Belleville is celebrating National Seniors Day today (October 1). In attendance were mayors Mitch Panciuk, Brian Ostrander and Steve Ferguson, along with MP Neil Ellis and David Joyce repr...

Amanda Smith Oct 01, 2020 Local dignitaries and councillors along with CARP Greater Bay of Quinte Chapter 39 representatives raise the CARP flag at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre to celebrate National Seniors Day in Canada. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Guilty verdict in Prince Edward County overdose death

A Picton man has been found guilty of manslaughter and trafficking of an opioid in relation to an overdose death last spring. Justice Geoffrey Griffin found Picton man Thomas Fox guilty of the charges...

Amanda Smith Sep 30, 2020

Suspicious behaviour in Alderville

Northumberland OPP are looking to speak to the driver of a vehicle after a report of suspicious behaviour near the Alderville First Nation community. Officers say around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, a s...

Amanda Smith Sep 29, 2020

Drugs and tobacco seized at Collins Bay Institution

Tobacco and drugs have been seized at Collins Bay Institution. Correctional Service Canada says around 10 p.m. last week, a drone was seen within the perimeter of the medium security yard. The estimat...

Amanda Smith Sep 29, 2020

Virtual school popularity leading to tough decisions

The popularity of online learning in Hastings and Prince Edward has thrown a few curve balls at the senior administration of the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board this year. On top of deali...

Amanda Smith Sep 29, 2020 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

City police to direct traffic at major intersection

Motorists may want to avoid a major intersection over the next couple of days. Belleville Police officers will be directing traffic at Bell Blvd. and Sidney Street as construction continues as part of...

Amanda Smith Sep 29, 2020 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Armed suspect charged with assault, forcible confinement

One resident of Alnwick-Haldimand Township was held for a bail hearing today after an alleged assault with a weapon. Northumberland OPP say officers were called to a residence on County Road 24 on Mon...

Amanda Smith Sep 29, 2020

Apartment fire sends one to hospital

One person was taken to hospital after a fire at a small apartment building in Belleville late this morning. Emergency crews were called to 27 King George Square, around 11:00 a.m., after flames broke...

Amanda Smith Sep 29, 2020 Belleville Firefighters respond to a fire in an apartment at 27 King George Square, on September 29, 2020. (Photo: Tim Durkin / Quinte News)

HPE Public Health confirms new COVID-19 case

There are now two active cases of COVID-19 in Hastings and Prince Edward. The Public Health Unit reports the newest case was confirmed on Monday. The transmission cause is still classified as pending....

Amanda Smith Sep 29, 2020 Outside the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the former Quinte Secondary School, in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)