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Hiker rescued in Algonquin Park by crews from 424 Squadron in Trenton

Search and Rescue Technicians from 424 Squadron at CFB Trenton were called into action on Friday evening. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre at 8 Wing says a CH146 Griffon Helicopter responded to Al...

David Foot Jul 18, 2021 A SAR-Tech from 424 Squadron at CFB Trenton is lowered into the bush at Algonquin Provincial Park, to help someone in medical distress, on July 16, 2021. (Photo: Twitter / @JRCCTrentCCCOS)

RELEASE: PEC to improve accessibility at Shire Hall

The County of Prince Edward is moving ahead with accessibility upgrades to Shire Hall in Picton. The plans include: Altering the current ramp at the side of Shire Hall and creating a new entrance to m...

David Foot Jul 16, 2021

POLL: Should Quinte municipalities follow Toronto's lead and rename Dundas Street?

Toronto City Council has voted to rename Dundas Street and that has some in the Quinte Region wondering if communities here should be doing the same. Toronto Council recently voted 17-7 in favour of t...

David Foot Jul 16, 2021

Suspects wanted in Amherstview motorcycle theft

Lennox and Addington OPP have released security camera footage of two suspects wanted for stealing a motorcycle from an apartment complex on Amherst Drive in Amherstview. The theft happened sometime o...

David Foot Jul 15, 2021 A truck and trailer that police say is connected to the theft of a motorcycle from an apartment complex on Amherst Drive, in Amherstview, overnight from June 23 to June 24, 2021. (Photo: Submitted / L&A OPP)

Community push back leads to cancellation of anti-lockdown rally on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

An anti-COVID-19 rally scheduled for the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory this coming weekend has been cancelled after community backlash. In a Facebook post, Tyendinaga Police Chief Jason Brant says the R...

David Foot Jul 15, 2021

Nestle set to close Trenton plant after almost 50 years

A longtime food production facility and major employer in Quinte West is closing. Nestle Canada has confirmed it will shut its Trenton plant in stages, starting at the end of this year and fully close...

David Foot Jul 15, 2021

Project Renewal arrest made on Highway 401

A Project Renewal takedown on Highway 401 on Wednesday has led to charges against a 44-year-old Belleville man. Officers from the Belleville Police Service and OPP made the stop and found three men in...

David Foot Jul 15, 2021 Outside of the Belleville Police Service Headquarters, at 459 Sidney Street. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

RELEASE: Health Unit urging people to continue to be cautious heading into Stage 3

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/July 15, 2021 - The province will move into Step 3 of the reopening plan on Friday, July 16 at 12:01 a.m.. In Hastings Prince Edward Counties (HPEC), 80,407 (54%) r...

David Foot Jul 15, 2021 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Belleville Police to begin body cam pilot project in September

The Belleville Police Service is expecting to start its body camera pilot project at the end of September. Deputy Chief Chris Barry told the Police Services Board on Thursday that an internal policy f...

David Foot Jul 15, 2021 (Photo: Carley Partridge / Axon Enterprise)

Belleville officers recognized for investigative work and community engagement

A number of Belleville Police officers were recognized for their work by the City of Belleville and the Police Services Board on Thursday. Among them, was the entire investigative team that helped to ...

David Foot Jul 15, 2021 Belleville Police Detective Staff Sergeant Jeff Geen receives a recognition, during the police services board meeting at Belleville City Hall, on July 15, 2021. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)