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Paid parking returning in Picton

Parking changes are coming in Prince Edward County. On Thursday during a virtual Committee of the Whole meeting. councillors approved a motion to reinstitute paid parking in Picton as of July 1, as we...

Amanda Smith Jun 11, 2020 (photo: wired.com)

Health Unit urging people remain cautious

Hastings and Prince Edward counties will enter Stage 2 of the provincial reopening on Friday, but the Health Unit is still urging people to take precautions. In Stage 2, social gatherings of groups up...

Amanda Smith Jun 10, 2020

Paid parking in Picton up for debate

Councillors in Prince Edward County are looking at putting paid parking back in place in Picton. A staff report is coming forward during the Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday that would see p...

Amanda Smith Jun 10, 2020 (photo: wired.com)

Sexual assault charge laid against Madoc man

Central Hastings OPP have charged one man after a sexual assault investigation. Police say 34-year-old Brian Coe of Madoc Township is charged with sexual assault. The incident involved an adult woman ...

Amanda Smith Jun 10, 2020 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)

Regent Theatre seeking $40,000 in funding for new programming model

COVID-19 has forced many businesses to take a good hard look look at their future, including the Regent Theatre. Theatre Manager Alexandra Seay addressed council on Tuesday night during a virtual coun...

Amanda Smith Jun 09, 2020 The Regent Theatre in Picton. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

437 Transport Squadron command changes hands

Command of 437 Transport Squadron was transferred in a unique ceremony today (Tuesday). Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Eric Willrich took over from LCol Diane Baldasaro at 8 Wing Trenton in a ceremony that...

Amanda Smith Jun 09, 2020 Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Willrich is joined by Colonel Ryan Deming, 8 Wing Commander, as he takes command of 437 Transport Squadron from LCol Diane Baldasaro (right) during a signing ceremony at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario on June 9, 2020. (Submitted photo. Cpl Rob Stanley, 8 Wing Imaging)

Black Lives Matter rally draws huge crowd

I'm here because I have to be. I've been silent too long. The racism here is subtle but it's alive. Those were just a few of the comments from organizers and participants in the first Black Lives Matt...

Amanda Smith Jun 07, 2020 Supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement display signs during a rally outside of Belleville City Hall, on June 7, 2020. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Health Unit issues PSA regarding anti-racism rallies during COVID-19

The Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health Unit is reminding residents to be safe and practice physical distancing if participating in anti-racism rallies this weekend. The Health Unit says for thos...

Amanda Smith Jun 05, 2020 Mike Cohen / CC

Protesting the lock down

A small group of protesters have had enough of the provincial lock down. Each Friday until the state of emergency in Ontario is ended the group will be in front of Belleville City Hall trying to gathe...

Amanda Smith Jun 05, 2020 One man protests against the lock down outside of Belleville City Hall on June 5, 2020. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Enjoy the weather but remember to keep your distance

The Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health Unit provided another weekly update on Thursday afternoon. Dr. Ethan Toumishey hosted this week's Facebook live event. He encouraged people to get outside ...

Amanda Smith Jun 04, 2020