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Pick up truck stolen from Cobourg area carpool lot

Police are looking for a pickup truck that was stolen from a carpool lot near Cobourg on Monday night. Investigators say the grey 2006 GMC Sierra extended cap was locked and left at the lot on Burnham...

David Foot Jan 22, 2020 OPP say this pick up truck was stolen from a carpool lot on Burnham Street near Cobourg, on January 20, 2020. (Photo: Submitted / Northumberland OPP)

Busy weekend for Batawa Ski Club racers

This past weekend was the start of the race season for the Batawa Ski Racing Club. Three levels of racers competed at two different hills. U19 The Batawa U19 ski racing team travelled to Caledon Ski C...

David Foot Jan 22, 2020 Members of the Batawa Ski Club competed in races at two different hills last weekend. (Photo: Submitted / Batawa Ski Club)

A dozen drivers charged with going the wrong way on Highway 401

A reminder to drivers that just because there is a road closure or blockage, doesn't mean you can drive the wrong way on Highway 401. Lennox and Addington OPP say 12 drivers were charged after doing j...

David Foot Jan 21, 2020 Bart Everson / CC

Third quarter casino payment pushes Belleville over the $9 million mark

The City of Belleville has been handed its third-quarter payment from the OLG for hosting the Shorelines Casino. The payment of $835,503 in non-tax gaming revenue, covers October to December of 2019 a...

David Foot Jan 21, 2020 Inside the Shorelines Casino Belleville. (Photo: Quinte News)

Norris named to North Division roster for AHL All Star Classic

The Belleville Senators will now have three representatives at the upcoming American Hockey League All Star Classic in Ontario, California. Rookie forward Josh Norris has been named to the North Divis...

David Foot Jan 21, 2020 Belleville Senators forward Josh Norris celebrates his first professional goal, during a game against the Providence Bruins, on October 19, 2019. (Photo: Jason Scourse / Belleville Senators)

Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board mourns passing of trustee

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has experienced a great loss and is deeply saddened today by the passing of long-time board member, Trustee Shirley Patterson. Trustee Patterson died afte...

David Foot Jan 20, 2020

A flood watch is continuing from Lower Trent Conservation

Lower Trent Conservation advises municipalities and the public that the Flood Watch issued for the Trent River from Hastings to Trenton remains in place, especially for the section of the river from F...

David Foot Jan 20, 2020 Ice Jam on Trent River – as seen from Dam 4 at Batawa, looking north towards Frankford. (Photo: Submitted / Lower Trent Conservation)

B-Sens roast Rockford, Gustavsson earns first AHL shutout

The Belleville Senators shook off a slow first period en route to a 3-0 win over the Rockford IceHogs on the road Monday afternoon and have now picked up 11 of a possible 12 points, over the first six...

David Foot Jan 20, 2020 Belleville Senators goaltender Filip Gustavsson turns away a shot en route to his first career American Hockey League shutout, against the Rockford IceHogs, on January 20, 2020. (Photo: Rockford IceHogs)

ER doctor praises first responders after Highway 401 crash

An emergency room doctor at The Ottawa Hospital is praising the efforts of local emergency responders after a serious crash on Highway 401 on December 23. In a letter to Quinte West Fire Chief ...

David Foot Jan 10, 2020

Belleville Beast to host 8th annual swim competition this weekend

The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre will be hosting close to 400 athletes this weekend as the Belleville Beast Swim Club holds its 8th annual meet in the city. Swimmers will be coming from Oshawa, C...

David Foot Jan 10, 2020