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Belleville man charged after OPP stop on 401

A Belleville man has been charged after a reported erratic driver on Highway 401 last Friday. Napanee OPP responded to the call, around 5:30 p.m. and saw the small passenger vehicle hit a guardrail in...

David Foot Jan 23, 2019

Tri-Board CEO defends bus cancellation decision

The CEO of Tri-Board Transportation admits that it is unusual for buses to be cancelled because of cold temperatures and not snow, but says the decision was made in the interest of student and driver ...

David Foot Jan 22, 2019 ThoseGuys119 / CC

New detachment commander for Northumberland OPP

A new detachment commander is set to take over with the Northumberland OPP next month. Chief Superintendent Rose DiMarco, the OPP's central region commander, says Brian O'Halloran will take on the lea...

David Foot Jan 22, 2019 Inspector Brian O'Halloran has been named the new detachment commander for the Northumberland OPP, effective February 11, 2019. (Photo: Submitted / OPP)

Quinte West Council Briefs: January 21, 2019

Council asked to support Quinte Humane Society build Quinte West has been the most recent local municipality to be asked to support a new building for the Quinte Humane Society. Executive Director Fra...

David Foot Jan 21, 2019 Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison (File photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Quinte West asked to support Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign

The City of Quinte West is being asked to support another initiative which honours members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Representatives from the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign updated councillors on...

David Foot Jan 21, 2019 Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Chair Mark Cullen makes a presentation to Quinte West Council, on January 21, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Operation Stand Proud looks to shatter Guinness World Record

Five thousand people in Quinte West will have a chance to break a Guinness World Record this coming Canada Day Weekend. Leon's Superstore Trenton owner Mike Eden made a presentation to council Monday ...

David Foot Jan 21, 2019 Leon's Superstore Trenton Owner Mike Eden makes a presentation to Quinte West Council on January 21, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Quinte West opts in on recreational pot shops, despite some opposition

Quinte West Council has decided to opt in to selling recreational cannabis within its boundaries. The motion passed by an 11-2 recorded vote with councillors Don Kuntze and Terry Cassidy voting agains...

David Foot Jan 21, 2019 Carlos Gracia / CC

No Tri-Board buses on Tuesday

Tri-Board Transportation says it is suspending its operations for a second straight day Tuesday, due to the extreme cold. That means students in the Hastings and Prince Edward, Algonquin and Lakeshore...

David Foot Jan 21, 2019 ThoseGuys119 / CC

Picton Legion donates $3,000 to PECMHF

Some of the funds raised during the Picton Legion's 2018 Poppy Campaign are being used to benefit the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Legion Branch 78 representatives presented a ch...

David Foot Jan 18, 2019 Representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 in Picton present a $3,000 cheque to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation, on January 18, 2018. (Photo: Submitted / PECMHF)

New name and logo for merged hydro company

Veridian Connections customers will see a new name and logo on their bills later this year, following its merger with Whitby Hydro. The merger between the two companies was approved by the Ontario Ene...

David Foot Jan 18, 2019