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Loomis Bridge to close due to deteriorating condition

Northumberland County is being forced to take the Loomis Bridge in Brighton out of service. The small bridge on Pinewood School Road has had load restrictions in place for years, due to its deteriorat...

David Foot May 28, 2020 Hamner_Fotos / CC

Another 10 days without a positive COVID-19 case in HPE

The Hastings-Prince Edward area has gone another 10 days without a new positive case of COVID-19. The health unit is still reporting a total of 43 confirmed cases, with six of those currently active. ...

David Foot May 28, 2020

Quinte West officially begins search for new CAO

The search is officially on for a new chief administrative officer in Quinte West. Charlie Murphy announced in January that he would be retiring in mid-July, after 34 years working for the City of Qui...

David Foot May 28, 2020 (Photo: Quinte News)

Meyers Pier and Victoria Harbour marinas to open Saturday

There is good news for Belleville boaters as the city says both Meyers Pier and Victoria Harbour marinas will be opening this Saturday. City staff say the health and safety of staff and boaters is par...

David Foot May 27, 2020 The Pier BBQ and Patio at Meyers Pier in Belleville. (Photo: Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board)

Belleville Chamber discusses membership, event revenues and COVID-19 during AGM

The Belleville Chamber of Commerce completely overhauled its membership procedures in 2019/2020, shifting to an annual membership renewal, instead of a rolling payment based on when a new member joins...

David Foot May 27, 2020 Belleville Chamber of Commerce CEO Jill Raycroft delivers remarks during the chamber's annual general meeting, held via Zoom video conference, on May 27, 2020. (Photo: Screen grab / Zoom)

Staff make significant contraband seizure at Collins Bay Institution

Corrections officers at Collins Bay Institution in Kingston have made a significant seizure of contraband. Two packages were found at the prison on May 16, one outside the facility's fence and one ins...

David Foot May 26, 2020

BMW stolen from OnRoute parking lot in Port Hope

Northumberland OPP say they're looking for a stolen BMW, that was stolen from an On Route parking lot over the weekend. Investigators say the owner of the vehicle had parked it at the eastbound servic...

David Foot May 26, 2020 A black 2010 BMW 553i was stolen from the parking lot of the OnRoute service centre in Port Hope, sometime on the weekend of May 23 and 24, 2020. (Photo: Submitted / Northumberland OPP)

Another day with no new cases of COVID-19 in HPE

There are no new confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 in Hastings-Prince Edward today. All of the numbers from yesterday are the same including cumulative positive cases at 43, cumulative probable ...

David Foot May 26, 2020

Police looking for suspected stolen vehicle in Napanee area

Lennox and Addington OPP are trying to track down a suspected stolen vehicle and they're hoping you might be able to help. The blue Mazda 3 was spotted by patrol officers on Dundas Street West in Napa...

David Foot May 25, 2020 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)

COVID-19 testing expanding in Quinte Region, by appointment only

COVID-19 testing is becoming more accessible locally, but local health care staff say they want to keep some protocols in place to avoid overcrowding and lengthy wait times. A release from Quinte Heal...

David Foot May 25, 2020 USAFRICOM / CC