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Two new COVID-19 cases in HPE, one new case in Northumberland

There are another two new cases of COVID-19 being reported in Hastings-Prince Edward today. HPE Public Health says six people also recovered from the virus since yesterday, so the number of active cas...

David Foot Dec 23, 2020

Parrott Foundation makes another big donation to Hospice Quinte

The John M. & Bernice Parrott Foundation is "giving the gift of compassion" this holiday season by making a significant donation to the Hospice Quinte Heart & Home Building Campaign. The found...

David Foot Dec 23, 2020 A view from above Hospice Quinte's six-bed care centre, which is under construction on Old Highway 2, across from Bayside Secondary School. (Photo: Submitted / Hospice Quinte)

Hastings-Lennox and Addington MPP Daryl Kramp reflects on 2020

The MPP for Hastings-Lennox and Addington says this year has put us in uncharted waters, dealing with COVID-19, but everyone has come together to help work through it. Daryl Kramp spoke to Quinte News...

David Foot Dec 23, 2020 Hastings-Lennox and Addinton MPP Daryl Kramp speaks during a funding announcement for Quinte Health Care, at Belleville General Hospital, on June 10, 2020. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

RELEASE: Quinte West services impacted by COVID-19 shutdown

In response to Premier Ford's announcement yesterday mandating a provincial shutdown, the City of Quinte West is taking action to protect residents and staff. Starting Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, City Ha...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020

Brighton to follow provincial lockdown guidelines

The town of Brighton is following in line with all of Ontario's lockdown-related guidelines starting on Boxing Day. The administrative office, library, King Edward Park Arena and public works building...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020 (Photo: Quinte News)

RELEASE: Belleville updates lockdown operational plan

Provincial Government Announces 28-Day Shutdown to Impede Virus Spread BELLEVILLE - On Monday, December 21 the provincial government announced a province-wide shutdown which will begin at 12:01 a.m. o...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020 Outside Belleville City Hall. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Mayor of Tweed updates town's lockdown plans

The mayor of Tweed has issued an update on the municipality's plans when Ontario enters its four-week lockdown on Boxing Day. Mayor Jo-Anne Albert declared a state of emergency on Monday afternoon and...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020

Tobacco, drugs and cell phones found at Bath Institution

Correctional staff at Bath Institution in Kingston found more contraband on the weekend. Staff members seized packages that included tobacco, drug and cell phones, with an institutional value of $28,4...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020

Recoveries outpace new COVID-19 cases in HPE and Northumberland today

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health says there are three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the area today, but four recoveries since yesterday. That leaves the number of active cases in the two coun...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020

Elexicon Energy and City of Belleville support Quinte Humane Society online store

The City of Belleville has made a $2,000 contribution to the Quinte Humane Society, on behalf of Elexicon Energy. Mayor Mitch Panciuk presented a cheque to QHS staff on Tuesday, with the money earmark...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020 L-R: Elexicon District Supervisor Joe Lonsberry, Elexicon Group Board Member Murray Angus, QHS Executive Director Marilyn Lawrie, QHS Executive Director Assistant and Shelter Supervisor Brittany Veen and QHS Finance Supervisor Jenn Nicholls. (Photo: Twitter / @BellevilleON)