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Province allows expansion of "social circles"

Ontario's chief medical officer of health says families can now expand the number of people they have close contact with to 10. The new public health advice from Dr. David Williams means physical dist...

David Foot Jun 12, 2020 (Photo: Ontario Ministry of Health)

CFB Trenton leaders update local business community on operations at 8 Wing

The base commander at CFB Trenton underscored the importance of community during a web presentation to members of the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce on Friday. Colonel Ryan Deming and Chief Warrant O...

David Foot Jun 12, 2020 CFB Trenton Wing Commander Colonel Ryan Demming and Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Baulne deliver a presentation during an online meeting with members of the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, on June 12, 2020. (Photo: Zoom Screen Grab)

Probable COVID-19 case number drops in HPE, active confirmed number stays steady

There are now only four active probable cases of COVID-19 in Hastings-Prince Edward. HPE Public Health says three cases that were originally considered have likely been cleared. There are still five a...

David Foot Jun 12, 2020

HPE Public Health launches "digital guestbook" as province moves to next stage of reopening

As the province moves into phase two of its reopening plan today, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is releasing a "digital guestbook" to help with contact tracing to track any potential new spread...

David Foot Jun 12, 2020

Local transport company looking for big expansion Corbyville area

Belleville's Planning Advisory Committee will consider a rezoning request next month from a local transportation and shipping company that is looking to expand. County Transport which also operates as...

David Foot Jun 12, 2020 (Photo: Facebook / County Transport)

RELEASE: PEC beaches and splash pads open

Residents and visitors to Prince Edward County can safely enjoy even more outdoor recreation spaces as the Province of Ontario allows Stage 2 reopening across the region starting on Friday, June 12. G...

David Foot Jun 11, 2020 Wellington Beach (Photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Arrests made in Collins Bay drone smuggling case

A months-long investigation into reports of a drone being used to smuggle contraband into Collins Bay Institution in Kingston has ended with four arrests. The initial call came in around 4:00 a.m. on ...

David Foot Jun 11, 2020 Drugs, weapons and other contraband was seized on March 24, 2020 after reports of a drone being used to smuggle items into Collins Bay Institution in Kingston. (Photo: Submitted / OPP)

Quinte West streamlining application process for temporary patios

The City of Quinte West is looking to speed up the process for local businesses who want to open patios for the summer season. Applications are now being taken for temporary patio spaces. In a stateme...

David Foot Jun 10, 2020 (Photo: Quinte News)

Province boosting Quinte Health Care's base funding by 6.1% per year

Quinte Health Care officials say a 6.1% base funding increase from the province, announced on Wednesday, is a long time coming. MPP's Todd Smith and Daryl Kramp made the announcement at Belleville Gen...

David Foot Jun 10, 2020 Hastings-Lennox and Addington MPP Daryl Kramp, Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith, Quinte Health Care CEO Mary-Clare Egberts and QHC Board Chair Stuart Wright pose for a photo, during a funding announcement at Belleville General Hospital, on June 10, 2020. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

2019 a "banner year" for Belleville General Hospital Foundation

The Belleville General Hospital Foundation was able to surpass its fundraising budget in 2019, bringing in close to $3.4 million for new equipment and upgrades at BGH. The foundation released its annu...

David Foot Jun 09, 2020 Outside of Belleville General Hospital. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)