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U17 girls Bulldogs edge Lindsay

The Belleville Bulldogs U17 girls pulled off a tight 17-15 win against Lindsay last night. Madi Reid, Anna Suurdt and Brianna Scott had tries, with Jazlyn Geesey kicking a clutch convert to win. There...

David Foot Jul 18, 2019 The U17 girls Belleville Bulldogs beat Lindsay 17-15 on July 17, 2019. (Photo: Facebook / Belleville Bulldogs Rugby)

Trio of Skyhawks soaring into All Canadian Game in BC

Three local football players will be in the national spotlight this weekend. Sr. Quinte Skyhawks Liam Wood, Jacoby Dillon and Josh McBride will represent the region at the ACG All Canada Bowl on Satur...

David Foot Jul 18, 2019 Sr. Quinte Skyhawks Liam Wood, Jacoby Dillon and Josh McBride will represent the region at the ACG All Canada Bowl on Saturday in Chilliwack, BC. (Photo: Quinte Skyhawks / W.J. Smith Photography)

Report: Shots fired near Campbellford, police on scene

OPP have have taped off a home near Campbellford after reports of gun shots Wednesday afternoon. According to Global Peterborough, the Tactics and Rescue Unit responded to the area of Thomson Road, ju...

David Foot Jul 17, 2019

Inmate dies at Millhaven Institution

An inmate convicted of second degree murder in the late 1990s has died at Millhaven Institution. Prison officials say 64-year-old Winston Malcolm died in custody today. The cause of death wasn't relea...

David Foot Jul 17, 2019 meesh / CC

Belleville officer wins 2019 OACP Leadership Award

A longtime Belleville Police officer has received a major award from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. Constable Dan Hounslow was honoured with the OACP Leadership Award for 2019, after bei...

David Foot Jul 17, 2019 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Belleville Police Service unveils 2019-2021 Strategic Safety Plan

The Belleville Police Service has unveiled the details of its next strategic plan to guide the police force over the next three years. Inspector Sheri Meeks shared some of the highlights with the Poli...

David Foot Jul 17, 2019 Belleville Police Inspector Sheri Meeks delivers a presentation on the 2019-2021 Strategic Safety Plan, at Belleville City Hall, on July 17, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Pot and tobacco seized from inmates at Joyceville Institution

Correctional Officers at Joyceville Institution have seized more than $26,000 worth of contraband. Officers in the assessment unit intercepted inmates who were allegedly trying to smuggle in more than...

David Foot Jul 16, 2019

Quinte West man charged with attempted murder

Quinte West OPP have laid charges of attempted murder, in connection with a stabbing on Front Street, last Friday night. Police were called around 10:30 p.m. and found two victims, both men, aged 31 a...

David Foot Jul 16, 2019

Important update coming on Oak Lake study later this month

Residents around Oak Lake will get an update later this month on the progress of an ongoing water quality study. The study was ordered about a year ago, after residents voiced concerns about smelly wa...

David Foot Jul 15, 2019

Residents making noise about train whistles in Quinte West

Some Quinte West residents are making noise about the disruptive sounds of train whistles at railway crossings in the city. Brookshire Meadows resident Greg Whitney led the charge on Monday, telling c...

David Foot Jul 15, 2019 Quinte West resident Greg Whitney speaks to council about the need to stop trains from blowing their whistles, as they go over the crossing at 2nd Dug Hill Road, on July 15, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)