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Ontario announces major investment in high-speed and cell improvements for parts of Quinte

There is some good news for those waiting for high-speed internet access in a handful of areas in the Quinte Region. MPP Daryl Kramp and Ontario Minister of Infrastructure King Surma have announced a ...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 Alan Levine / CC

Coffee and Big Mac campaign raises $10,000 towards new Nuclear Medicine Cameras

The campaign to buy two new nuclear medicine cameras for Belleville General Hospital got a $10,000 boost thanks to customers at local McDonald's restaurants. One dollar from each coffee and Big Mac so...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 (Photo: Submitted / BGHF)

PEC takes top spot in Silver Chain Challenge

Residents in Prince Edward County hopped on their bikes or got moving on area trails last month and helped PEC ride to the top of the pack in the Silver Chain Challenge. Close to 740 participants cycl...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 Silver Chain Challenge (photo: silverchainchallenge.ca)

Personnel from CFB Trenton set for training on PEC Millennium Trail next week

Users of the Millennium Trail in Prince Edward County might notice some unusual activity next week, as members of the Canadian Armed Forces conduct some training exercises. Pathfinder trainees from CF...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 (Photo: Facebook / Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre)

RELEASE: Quinte West Pop-ups enhancing Centennial Park

Things in Centennial Park continue to 'pop' all summer long! Since the successful launch of the Quinte West Pop-ups in June, visitors have enjoyed delicious food and beautiful products from pop-up ven...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 City of Quinte West Special Events Coordinator Karen Parker, Coun. David McCue, Mayor Jim Harrison and Deputy Mayor Jim Alyea, pose for a photo at the Quinte West Pop Ups in Centennial Park. (Photo: Submitted / City of Quinte West)

RELEASE: Belleville Downtown District adds opportunities for musical interaction

The Downtown District BIA is encouraging visitors and residents to stop by Century Village every day to test your talents at the keys with not just one but two painted pianos for public enjoyment. If ...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 One of two hand painted pianos installed in the Belleville Downtown District BIA, to be enjoyed during the Al Fresco on Front summer event. (Photo: Submitted / Belleville Downtown District BIA)

No new cases and six recoveries reported in HPE on Monday

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 in the area today and six recoveries. That leaves three active cases, with one each in Belleville, Quinte West and North Hast...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021

Former mayor hopes trail dedication will continue her commitment to environmentalism

A former mayor of Belleville is hoping that a trail dedicated in her name will serve as a reminder to future generations about the need for environmental sustainability. The extension of the Bay Shore...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 Belleville Mayor Mitch Panciuk and former Mayor Shirley Langer pose with a sign recognizing the future completion of the Shirley Langer Bay Shore Trail, from Herchimer Avenue, east to the former Bakelite Property, on July 26, 2021. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Ellis to continue fight to keep Trenton Nestle plant open

The MP for Bay of Quinte met this week with the union that represents close to 200 workers at the Trenton Nestle plant, which is slated to close next year. Neil Ellis spoke to representatives from LiU...

David Foot Jul 23, 2021 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Argument at Belleville bar leads to assault charges

A Belleville man has been charged after allegedly throwing a beer bottle at another person. Belleville Police were called to a local bar just before midnight last night where the incident took place. ...

David Foot Jul 23, 2021