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Rainy summer winding down

A rainy summer is coming to an end. Staff at the CFB Trenton Weather Office say it's been an above average year for precipitation, especially in July, through the rest of the summer, and late into thi...

David Foot Sep 26, 2021 (Photo: John Spitters / Quinte News)

Council to consider mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for PEC municipal staff

Prince Edward County Council will be asked to approve a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for municipal employees this week. Senior staff are recommending the policy after reviewing public health ...

David Foot Sep 26, 2021 A nurse fills a syringe with a dose of COVID-19 vaccine, at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre vaccination clinic, on June 3, 2021. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

13 Belleville Sens on Ottawa's preseason roster tonight

Thirteen players who represented the Belleville Senators last season are on the roster for Ottawa's NHL pre-season opener tonight against Winnipeg. That list includes the following: G - Anton Forsberg...

David Foot Sep 26, 2021 Stockton Heat vs Belleville Senators March 3, 2021 © Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photography

Careless driving and public intoxication charges laid by Belleville Police

Belleville Police dealt with 68 calls for service between Saturday and early Sunday morning and are reporting two incidents of note. Around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, officers were called to the east end ...

David Foot Sep 26, 2021 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Holiday market could be coming to Quinte West

Building off the success of the summer pop-ups, Quinte West may see a holiday market in Centennial Park, if council approves. The city's Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is recommen...

David Foot Sep 25, 2021

Busy day ahead in Brighton with Applesfest pop-up events

There's lots going on in Brighton today, with a series of pop-up events to try and keep alive the spirit of Applefest. The annual celebration was cancelled in its traditional form, due to COVID-19, bu...

David Foot Sep 25, 2021 (Photo: Quinte News)

Local junior hockey clubs continue preseason with mixed results

Pirates drop close OT decision with Raiders The Picton Pirates finished off their pre-season with a close loss to the Napanee Raiders last night. Napanee scored early in overtime to take the 2-1 win, ...

David Foot Sep 25, 2021 Picton Pirates goaltender Nolan Lane makes a save, during an exhibition game against the Napanee Raiders, on September 24, 2021. (Photo: Submitted / Picton Pirates)

Belleville woman charged after early morning crash in Thurlow

A Belleville woman has been charged after a crash in the northern part of the city early Saturday morning. Belleville Police were called to the Thurlow area, just after 2:15 a.m., where a car had gone...

David Foot Sep 25, 2021 Outside of the Belleville Police Service Headquarters, at 459 Sidney Street. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Ontario Minister of Transportation tours Quinte Region

Ontario's Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney took a tour of the Quinte Region on Friday, to get an update on some provincially-funded projects locally and hear pitches on others. Bay of Quin...

David Foot Sep 25, 2021 Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith and Ontario Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney, stop at the Veterans' Memorial Bridge in Belleville, during a tour of the Quinte Region on September 24, 2021. (Photo: Submitted / MPP Todd Smith)

Dancing With the Stars Quinte crowns two champions in return event

There was a new venue and a new format but still the same spirit. The 13th annual Dancing With the Stars Quinte - The Reboot happened Friday night at the Empire Theatre, raising money for Volunteer an...

David Foot Sep 25, 2021 2021 Competitors for VIQ Dancing with the Stars Quinte, September 24, 2021. (Photo: Quinte News/Alana Cameron)