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LOOK BACK: Community support programs and officer heroics are 2019 highlights for Belleville Police

Belleville's police chief says he's extremely proud of all of the accomplishments by his officers and staff over the past year, in keeping the community safe. But Chief Ron Gignac says many of those a...

David Foot Dec 27, 2019 Belleville Police Chief Ron Gignac listens to a presentation, during the Police Services Board Meeting at Belleville City Hall, on July 17, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Daccord helps B-Sens stay perfect in Boxing Day Classic with Marlies

The Belleville Senators had quick return from the holiday break, spending their third straight Boxing Day at Scotiabank Arena, taking on the division rival Toronto Marlies (Toronto Maple Leafs) and wi...

David Foot Dec 26, 2019 Belleville Senators goaltender Joey Daccord makes a stop on Toronto Marlies forward Tyler Gaudet, during a game at Scotiabank Arena, on December 26, 2019. (Photo: Toronto Marlies)

LOOK BACK: Housing crisis affecting local businesses, according to Belleville Chamber

Belleville Chamber of Commerce CEO Jill Raycroft says 2019 was a quick year and it didn't seem there was enough time to address a lot of the factors that impact local business. Raycroft says local bus...

David Foot Dec 24, 2019

Belleville native returns home to join city police force

There's a new face in the Belleville Police Service, but it may be familiar to some around town. Constable Kelly Menna was sworn in by Justice Stephen Hunter yesterday and joins the BPS after a stint ...

David Foot Dec 23, 2019 Constable Kelly Menna, with Belleville Police Chief Ron Gignac, on December 22, 2019. (Photo: Submitted)

Fatal single vehicle crash near Bancroft

A section of South Baptiste Lake Road, northwest of Bancroft will be closed for an extended period, after a fatal crash around 3:00 this afternoon. OPP say it happened between Bowers Point Road and Du...

David Foot Dec 23, 2019 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)

Sexual assault charge laid in Cobourg

Police in Cobourg have laid charges after a joint investigation with the local Children's Aid Society. Officers were called to a complaint of sexual assault, at a home in Cobourg on Sunday and an arre...

David Foot Dec 23, 2019

LOOK BACK: Quinte West Chamber has busy year

The head of the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce says 2019 was a busy year. Suzanne Andrews gave her year end comments to Quinte News and says along with supporting local businesses, the organization h...

David Foot Dec 23, 2019 Quinte West Chamber of Commerce Manager Suzanne Andrews speaks at the chamber luncheon on November 16, 2018. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

B-Sens head into holiday break with home ice loss to Marlies

The Belleville Senators home woes continued on Saturday night as they got walloped 7-3 by the division rival Toronto Marlies, who scored six unanswered goals, at CAA Arena. The B-Sens are now 7-9-0-0 ...

David Foot Dec 21, 2019 Belleville Senators defenceman Jonathan Aspirot pushes away a Toronto Marlies attacker, while goaltender Filip Gustavsson watches the puck, during a game at CAA Arena, on December 21, 2019. (Photo: Jason Scourse / Belleville Senators)

RiverBrake Cafe soup sales earn $5,000 for TMHF

A Trenton restaurant is chipping in with a donation to the local hospital foundation's fundraising campaign. Raul Deborja and Connie Brake of the RiverBrake Cafe have been selling soups throughout the...

David Foot Dec 20, 2019 Connie BRake and Raul Deborja of RiverBrake Cafe present a $5,000 cheque to representatives from the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, on December 20, 2019. (Photo: Submitted / TMHF)

PEC Hospital Auxiliary gives $250,000 holiday gift

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has made its second instalment of a planned $1 million donation to the hospital foundation. Auxiliary representatives presented the foundation with...

David Foot Dec 20, 2019 Members of the Prince Edward County Hospital Auxiliary present a $250,000 cheque to to the PECMH Foundation, on December 20, 2019. (Photo: Submitted / PECMHF)