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Province announces $3.79 million in funding for Northumberland Hills Hospital

The provincial government is stepping up with an added funding commitment to help the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg. MPP David Piccini announced today a $3.79 million funding boost, as part...

David Foot Nov 01, 2019 MPP David Piccini is joined by staff from Northumberland Hills and other dignitaries, as he announced a $3.79 million investment to the hospital from the provincial government, on November 1, 2019. (Photo: Submitted / MPP David Piccini)

Two men arrested on warrants, including one facing sex-related charges

Belleville Police have arrested a man who was wanted on a warrant by Quinte West OPP, for various sex-related charges. While officers were dealing with an investigation just before 5:30 p.m. yesterday...

David Foot Nov 01, 2019 (Photo: Quinte News / File)

SIU terminates investigation in Kingston

The Special Investigations Unit has stopped investigating an allegation of physical abuse against a Kingston Police Service officer. The accusations were made during a separate investigation in Februa...

David Foot Nov 01, 2019

Quinte Conservation issues Water Safety Statement

Quinte Conservation has issued a Water Safety Statement for Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte due to forecasts of strong winds and high waves. According to Environment Canada, high winds reaching up ...

David Foot Oct 31, 2019

UPDATE: Fire Chief says duplex blaze started in kitchen

The fire chief in Quinte West says a fire at a duplex on Bay Street in Trenton this morning has been deemed to be accidental. Chief John Whelan tells Quinte News, the blaze, which had crews responding...

David Foot Oct 31, 2019 Quinte West firefighters on the scene of a house fire at 182 Bay Street on October 31, 2019. (Submitted photo)

Quinte homes searched in joint police drug and weapons raid

Homes in the Quinte Region have been searched and arrests have been made, as part of a joint police drug raid that saw the seizure of drugs, guns and other weapons. Officers from Peterborough City Pol...

David Foot Oct 31, 2019 Handguns and ammunition seized during a joint police operation on October 30, 2019. (Photo: Submitted / Peterborough Police)

Spooky forecast for Halloween night

The Halloween forecast isn't offering many treats for kids in southern Ontario. Environment Canada says heavy rains are expected throughout the day and may continue into the evening. A special weather...

David Foot Oct 31, 2019 Brenda Clarke / CC

Off duty officer charged in ATV crash

An off-duty OPP officer has been charged in connection with an ATV crash in Tyendinaga Township this past Monday. The four-wheeler was carrying a driver and two passengers, when it rolled over on Lazi...

David Foot Oct 31, 2019

Minor injuries and charges after morning crash in Quinte West

One person was hurt and another was charged after a crash in Quinte West this morning. Quinte West OPP, firefighters and Hastings-Quinte EMS were called to the two-car crash, on Hamilton Road near Aik...

David Foot Oct 31, 2019

Lower Trent Conservation issues Water Safety Statement

A Water Safety Statement is issued during high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc....

David Foot Oct 30, 2019