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Third straight day with no new positive COVID-19 tests in Hastings Prince Edward

Hastings Prince Edward Health is reporting no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our area for a third straight day. Forty-three people have tested positive for the virus, but the number of active case...

David Foot May 06, 2020

Cafe E closing due to COVID-19

A downtown Belleville restaurant that has been in operation for 14 years won't be reopening after the COVID-19 shutdown. Owner Mark Rashotte made the announcement on his Facebook page on Tuesday after...

David Foot May 05, 2020 Cafe E in Empire Square, Downtown Belleville, will not be reopening following the COVID-19 shutdown. (Photo: Facebook / Cafe E)

Decision on settlement against late Belleville orthodontist coming Friday

A judge is set to rule on a tentative class action settlement against a late, former Belleville orthodontist, who was alleged to have made video recordings of patients without their consent or knowled...

David Foot May 05, 2020

OPP remind drivers, cyclists and ATV riders to share the road

As the weather improves there is sure to be an increase in the number of bikes, motorcycles and ATVs on area roadways, and that's prompted OPP to put out a reminder to all drivers to share the road. P...

David Foot May 05, 2020 Hey Paul / CC

Huff Family makes "significant donation" to support frontline hospital staff

A local family has made a donation to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation, to help support frontline staff, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Foundation says Lanny and Cather...

David Foot May 04, 2020 Lanny and Catharine Huff with their daughter Janine after being awarded as Outstanding Philanthropists at the Association for Fundraising Professionals 2017 philanthropy award gala in Kingston. (Photo: Submitted / Loyalist College)

Belleville Police looking for suspect vehicle following afternoon hit and run

Belleville Police are looking for a vehicle involved in a hit and run crash on Monday afternoon. The crash happened at Wallbridge-Loyalist Road and Moira Street, just after 3:00 p.m. and police are no...

David Foot May 04, 2020

RELEASE: HPEDSB Director of Education releases letter to students and families

Dear Students, Parents/Guardians, Families and Staff : First, and most importantly foremost, I hope this letter finds you safe, remaining hopeful, positive and healthy. We are almost coming to the end...

David Foot May 04, 2020 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

April building numbers down in Belleville

April building activity was down substantially in Belleville compared to 2019. The city issued 51 permits last month, with a construction value of more than $8.1 million, compared to 67 permits in Apr...

David Foot May 04, 2020

Abandoned vehicles lead to charges in Centre Hastings

Central Hastings OPP have laid charges after responding to a call about two abandoned vehicles on an ATV trail behind a property on Highway 62 in Gilmour, this past Saturday. Officers went to the scen...

David Foot May 04, 2020

Lake Ontario water levels expected to peak lower than records, but could still have flood impacts

Officials with the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board have provided a bit more information on what water levels on the lake are expected to look like this spring. US Board Member Tony...

David Foot May 01, 2020 International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board US Member Tony David gives a presentation during a virtual press conference, on May 1, 2020. (Photo: Screen Grab / ILOSRB)