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Man could be charged with solicitation after fraud complaint

Belleville Police dealt with somewhat of an odd fraud-related call last (on Thursday) night. Officers responded to a home in the west end around 8:00 p.m. after a man told them he had been defrauded, ...

David Foot Sep 18, 2020

Dukes add another former Quinte Red Devil

The Wellington Dukes have added another Quinte Red Devils product to their roster. The Dukes have signed 18=year-old forward Marshall McFarland from the Jr. C Napanee Raiders. McFarland, who hails fro...

David Foot Sep 17, 2020 (Photo: Submitted / Wellington Dukes)

Quinte Region hotels busy despite pandemic

It doesn't look like the COVID-19 crisis has had a major impact on the local hotel business. Dug Stevenson of the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board told Belleville's Economic and Destination Deve...

David Foot Sep 17, 2020 Lauren Mitchell / CC

City Clerk doubtful that Belleville businesses could open on statutory holidays

It doesn't seem likely that businesses in Belleville will be able to get around the provincial rules preventing them from opening on statutory holidays. Belleville's Economic and Destination Developme...

David Foot Sep 17, 2020 Bryan Mills / CC

Could Downtown Belleville be a good fit for Loyalist College residences?

Belleville's Economic and Destination Development Committee held a brief discussion on possibly connecting more Loyalist College students with the city's Downtown District. During its virtual meeting ...

David Foot Sep 17, 2020 (Photo: Submitted / Belleville Downtown District BIA)

"Pop Ups" season deemed a success, but expansion won't be easy

Belleville's Pop Ups On The Bay project in West Zwick's Park seemed to be well received by both the community and the vendors themselves. The 2020 pop up season ended on Labour Day, but almost half of...

David Foot Sep 17, 2020 (Photo: File / Quinte News)

G-Hawks sign young defenceman for 2020/21 season

The Trenton Golden Hawks have added a Kingston Frontenacs prospect to the roster for the upcoming OJHL season. 17 year-old defenceman Nathan Oickle has signed on with the G-Hawks after a standout seas...

David Foot Sep 17, 2020 The Trenton Golden Hawks have signed 17 year-old defenceman Nathan Oickle for the 2020/21 OJHL campaign. (Photo: Submitted / Trenton Golden Hawks)

UPDATE: Industrial fire in Trenton began in vehicle crusher

UPDATE @ 6:15 p.m.: An industrial fire in Trenton started in a machine that crushes vehicles. Quinte West firefighters responded to Karten Metals on Subway Road around 3:00 p.m. after flames broke out...

David Foot Sep 16, 2020

Province ups funding allocation for Quinte Health Care this year

The province is giving Quinte Health Care an extra boost in funding this year from the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund. MPP Todd Smith announced an allocation of just over $1.4 million on Tuesday, ...

David Foot Sep 15, 2020 (Photo: Quinte Health Care)

Belleville Transit adding more options for fare payment

Belleville Transit is making some changes to its fare payment system as it gets set to begin collecting ridership fees again on October 1st. Monthly passes will now be available at a single price of $...

David Foot Sep 15, 2020 (Photo: Quinte News)