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B-Sens gain two more points on Comets with 3-1 win

The Bellville Senators finished off their season series with the Utica Comets on Wednesday night at CAA arena and gained another crucial two points on their divisional rival, in the race for the fourt...

David Foot Mar 20, 2019 The Belleville Senators celebrate Jack Rodewald's second period goal, during a game against the Utica Comets at CAA Arena, on March 20, 2019. (Photo: Jason Scourse / Belleville Senators)

Two overdoses confirmed and hospital visits spike due to Carfentanil in local drugs

Local public health officials are warning about the presence of Carfentanil found in drugs in the Hastings and Prince Edward area. Carfentanil is an extremely dangerous and potent drug, with Bellevill...

David Foot Mar 20, 2019

Field of Ability could be complete by summer's end

Organizers say work on Belleville's fully accessible Field of Ability at the Parkdale Park could begin soon. Field of Ability lead Lisa Chesher tells Quinte News a strong push in the fundraising campa...

David Foot Mar 20, 2019

Wellington pharmacy makes five year commitment to new hospital

The new hospital build in Prince Edward County is getting some support from a local pharmacy. Christa Smith and Gail Wilson of Wellington's PharmaCare have made a five-year commitment to the PEC Memor...

David Foot Mar 20, 2019 Pictured here on March 20 at Wellington Pharmacy from left: Monica Alyea, chairperson of the PECMH Foundation, Shannon Coull, executive director of the Foundation, Cline Pierson, director on the PECMH Foundation Board, Marthe Robertson, campaign manager, Gail Wilson and Christa Smith, owners of the Pharmacy in Wellington. (Photo: Submitted / PECMHF)

UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled, girl found safe, father arrested

UPDATE @ 7:10 p.m.: York Regional Police say a five year-old girl allegedly abducted by her father Tuesday afternoon has been cancelled. The girl has been found safe and the father is in custody. An A...

David Foot Mar 19, 2019 An Amber alert has been issued for five-year-old Jannah Jaffri after she was taken by her father, Soloman Jaffri, around 3 p.m. on Tuesday March 19, 2019. (Photo: Submitted / York Regional Police)

2019 Federal Budget highlights

The federal Liberals have tabled the 2019 budget, with plenty of local reaction to come. For now, here are some of the highlights from Finance Minister Bill Morneau; $1.7 billion over five years, and ...

David Foot Mar 19, 2019

City of Quinte West honours longtime volunteers

The City of Quinte West handed out its annual volunteer excellence awards Monday night. Close to 20 volunteers were honoured for their service to various community groups including the National Air Fo...

David Foot Mar 19, 2019 Recipients of 2019 Quinte West Volunteer Excellence Awards pose for a photo in the lobby at Quinte West City Hall, on March 18, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Quinte West Council passes budget, taxes rising about 2.9%

Taxes in Quinte West will go up about 2.9% this year after councillors passed the 2019 operating budget on Monday. The spending plan totals close to $76 million with $48.7 million of that funded throu...

David Foot Mar 18, 2019 Members of the public attend a Quinte West Council meeting on March 18, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Stunt driving and cannabis charges on Highway 401

OPP have charged two young men in separate traffic stops on Highway 401 today. The first was just after 1:00 a.m., when a westbound car was clocked going 176 km/h and was pulled over near Napanee. The...

David Foot Mar 18, 2019

Multiple charges after Napanee OPP speeding stop

An Ottawa man has been charged after a weekend incident involving Napanee OPP. Officers conducting speed enforcement on Highway 401 pulled a car over around 3:45 p.m. and found the driver had a suspen...

David Foot Mar 18, 2019 (Photo: Quinte News / File)